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Baby massage
The importance of touch Massage is the original art of ârubbing betterâ, an extended form of touch which will give you greater knowledge and understanding of your child. During formative months, babies uncurl from their foetal position, stretch their muscles, open their joints and coordinate their movements. Massaging them will encourage muscular co-ordination and suppleness, to prepare the body for activity…
Immunization calendar
Which vaccines and when to take them It would be foolhardy not to take whooping cough (pertussis) seriously. A disease that claims the life of one in every in every 200 babies born. The safest remedy or safeguard against this dangerous contagious condition is immunization. According to Prof. Nimrod Bwibo of AMREF Directorate of Learning…
Uneven Shape of Baby’s Head
In the recent past some mums have asked Pregnant the question: âcan 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…
Baby bottom highlights
Your baby naturally has sensitive skin which needs extra special care. This includes the skin around the diaper area that needs protection from the irritating effects of pee and pooh. A good diaper, when used well, should soak up your babyâs waste to prevent diaper rash, provide general hygiene and make your baby and everyone…
Writing a will-the must have content to protect your child
‘The Kenyan law does not allow you to disinherit (write a will that excludes your child from acquiring your property)’ The discussion about your will mostly makes you feel like someone is walking over your future grave; some cold air at the back of your neck and feelings of vainness about life. Well, as uncomfortable…
Yummy yoghurt very nutritious
Strawberry, banana, raspberry, you name it, thereâs a flavor that exists in yoghurt form and so are the number of children who have perfected the art of persuasion when it comes to convincing an adamant parent to buy some. But is yoghurt all sweetness and no nourishment? We went out to unearth the nutritious component…
Baby Chat 36
Send your questions to: babylove@integral-media.co.ke Answers are provided jointly by our team of doctors Team Leader Dr. Blasio Omuga Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences, University of Nairobi Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Based at Doctorsâ Plaza, Clinic No. 18, Kenyatta National Hospital She can’t suckle! My daughter was born healthy. However, from day one, she has refused to…
Protect your baby from cigarette smoking
While many pregnant women do not smoke because they understand the dangers of cigarette smoking to their health and their babies, they still find themselves in surroundings that endanger their babyâs or unborn babyâs life. These include smoke from a thick cloud hanging in the air at a favourite restaurant, or a cigarette the spouse…
Back to Reality
What is it that we really want out of this life? Most of us complain when it seems like we have too little. We wrongly imagine that those who have everything they need have nothing to complain about. The good nurse at the infants’ nursery has been kind enough to give me a newspaper to occupy…
Salute your midwife
Was your midwife remarkable during delivery of your baby? Did he/she leave a positive mark in your life? If so, write to us sharing your experience on how he/she made your labour and delivery memorable for you, giving us his/her full names and hospital contacts. The mom who submits the winning experience receives a Johnson’s…
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