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What children should eat to grow properly

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Knowing dinner is served at approximately the same time every night and that the entire family will be sitting down together is comforting and enhances appetite. Poor nutrition among toddlers and young children is an increasingly common problem with serious physical and medical consequences. According to a recent report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on child health, 70 per…

Essentials of baby skin care

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The importance of Baby skin care Nothing feels quite as soft and supple as a baby’s delicate skin. Gorgeous to touch, it’s a constant source of delight and wonder to you. It is through gentle, skin-to-skin contact that you will first communicate your love to one another, as your tender touches help baby feel safe…

SID-when the dark cloud settles over the cot

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Sarah edged towards the cot with her heart beating in her mouth. The baby had slept for unusually long. And every step towards the cot seemed to affirm her fears. The baby was so quiet. The covers still-not even a tweak. Her trembling hand slowly exposed the baby’s face. Lord! She is not breathing. She…

How to ensure safety of your kids when at home and in school

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Parents’ main goal is to ensure that their children are healthy and safe. That is why, being primary care providers, they do their best to achieve the objective. But parents cannot be there all day to protect their children. They delegate the responsibility to other caregivers, mostly nannies and teachers. But are our schools safe for…

Baby and Mummy

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Baby’s list The sages said: ’A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.’ No doubt, pregnancy and the eventual birth of your baby bring great delight. However, these require much planning as it is easy to forget some essentials for your child’s comfort and your too. That is…

After a road accident – The do’s and the don’ts

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As you check the casualties for injuries, DO NOT move them. Kneel besides them and lean over to check. Standing near them can send them into panic. If the injured is in the car and you can treat them for injuries in there, then do so. Moving them may worsen neck or back injuries that…

Whooping cough. Dangerous to babies, adults – especially if you miss immunisation

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The disease is named for the characteristic sound of a whoop produced when affected individuals attempt to inhale; the whoop originates from the inflammation and swelling of the airways. Once the airways swell up, they become narrower than usual. As a result, the breathing becomes difficult, which causes the ‘whoop’ sound as you gasp for-breath after…

11 Baby hush-hush tips

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Soothing your baby can be a nerve-wrecking experience, especially if you are a first time mum. Here are some tried and tested ideas to calm your baby: Attend to your baby as soon as they start crying as this makes the feel safe and loved. If you leave her alone crying, she will feel insecure and confused.…

Wasted talents!

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Parents’ ignorance ruining lives of  ‘smart kids’ Despite being considered a weirdo by many people, Faith’s parents always knew their 10-year-old daughter was special. Preferring to keep to herself and only talking to people she knew, she read novel after novel, newspaper after another, wore her mum’s make-up and clothes or made speeches in front of the mirror – rather than play kati with her…

Accident-proof your home

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We all relate the word ‘home’ to warmth, comfort, peace, safety, happiness among others. We need to make our children see it that way too. This would be by keeping if free from accidents, which bring lots of discomfort and even sadness. Make your home a place everyone loves to be with the following tips:…