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Help! I cannot love my baby

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Loving your baby is not something a mother will question, let alone discuss. For, is it not supposed to come naturally? What happens when you as a mother cannot bring yourself to love your newborn baby? And how is it possible that a mother can carry her child for nine months only to resent her…

Don’t just do everything

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Seek help from others Support systems are essential and as a mother, you need to fight the initial desire for isolation once the baby is born and lean on your system. As a mother, it can be overwhelming to behold and nurture a new life. Your baby has filled your world and you find that…

Cutting your child’s hair

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Here’s how to do it It was Baby G’s first haircut at the barber’s. Sam, his dad, did not know what to anticipate. Normally, Baby G’s mother had taken the responsibility of cutting his hair. Now that he had turned two years, the parents felt it was about time he got his first official haircut.…

Uneven Shape of Baby’s Head

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In the recent past some mums have asked Pregnant the question: ‘can the uneven shape of a baby’s head be reshaped after birth?’ This feature explains what parents can do if the shape of their baby’s head does not self correct as expected. How Common Is Uneven Head? Quite common! It can happen when the…

Unit Trusts

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Can secure your child’s future Usually, many parents do not invest in their children citing poor income. However, experts say one does not need a big salary to save or invest. Consequently, many financial institutions have developed various ways through which parents can invest in their children’s education, health or future. Experts say parents should study available options in the market before making a decision.…

Why Some Babies Refuse Mummy’s Feeding

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HAVE you ever arrived at home from work eager to feed your baby, only to be met by a fierce and blatant rebuff? No matter the pleading or coercion, your baby says and acts a strict ‘No!’ Many career mothers eager to enhance their bonding with their new babies find this kind of incident disheartening.…

Kids get trendy

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Sometimes we do not take notice of our youngsters, unless they raise a ruckus. It is easy to ignore that tiny outstretched hand that is ready to receive a handshake; easy not to listen to what they have to say; easy to say no to their pleas. We are often inclined to think—my baby is…

TETANUS-Death Around The Corner!

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Now that you have your newborn baby, one of your biggest tasks is ensuring that the baby stays free of disease and infection. Your baby should grow up into a strong and healthy person. You can ensure this by giving your child adequate nutrition, having him immunised against certain diseases, preventing other diseases and treating…

Bonding

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Helping your spouse bond with your new baby WHO is the firstborn in your family? Many women say their husband is their first child. Interestingly, some men agree! Maybe because if there is one reason that can make a relationship between a couple go away, it is a man’s perception that his partner is neglecting…

My baby’s medicine overdose — she drank a bottle of bronchial syrup!

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My baby’s medicine overdose — a brush with death, because I was “careless” for once, only once… I tucked in our nine month-old daughter under the warm blanket. Medicine overdose was no where near my mind. I had just administered some medicine to our two year-old son who slept in the same bedroom. He was…