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CONVULSIONS. A PARENT’S MOMENTS OF TERROR!
It is dreaded by most parents, but few understand why it happens and how to prevent it. THE term ‘convulsion’ is commonly used interchangeably with ‘seizure.’ There are many types of seizures, but one particular type relevant to babies is ‘febrile seizure’, which is triggered by a fever. This type of seizure mostly occurs between…
Celebrating day 1 – 2
It’s a girl! Joyous Tichi celebrated the arrival of her second baby on 10 July 2006 My experience Baby was not due for some days but these things don’t always go as per schedule. My pregnancy has been free of complications albeit the odd heartburn and muscle cramps here and there. Towards the last few…
What to do when fire breaks out
It is hard to forget the chilling story of a mother and her four children whose lives were cut short by a fire at a village in Nyeri. Such events have led many to wonder whether the country is able to handle disasters. But what is more alarming is how unprepared most Kenyans are in the event of…
Your Word 35
Dear Editor, Baby love is the most exciting and sensitive area of the magazine. This is because it shows the mother how to take good care of her baby. I like this section because I learn more about children. I would kindly request Baby Love team to introduce recipes for weaning a child. Thanks a…
For the baby’s zzzz…..
Sleep is very important to a child’s health and well-being. And more so, creating a sleeping comfort zone for your baby is crucial in getting the required quality sleep that his body needs, to function as it should. Apart from providing a nice room that has dim lights, a stable bed and clean and soft…
Yummy Kiddie Menus 40
If you have or ever been around young energetic toddlers you can attest to their frequent need to snack. But these little people are too busy to wait around for a yummy buffet to be prepared. Thus the importance of making quick meals that nourishes them as they return to their much needed play. Soup is one great…
How to make kids eat healthy
Keep track of new products in the market and ensure they are healthy choices. The hustles of today’s life have made it difficult for parents to stay with their kids most of the time. This makes it even harder to monitor what their children feed on and the obligation has been left to nannies and other…
Month 9-He is emotional, he will cry if you cry
Call him Mr. Movement, Mr. Independent or Mr. have my way if you will, but that is your nine month old baby for you. Always on the go for the reason that he has mastered his crawling skills to almost 101 percent as he continues to make other major gains in development. You will find…
Berry banana smoothie
Blend up this wonderful smoothie full of great flavours for your children anytime. Ingredients 1/2 litre container fruit or vanilla- flavoured yoghurt 1/2 cup fresh berries 1 medium banana Directions In a blender, process all the ingredients until well combined and smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving. END: BL34/13
Caring for your baby after maternity leave
Any mother, especially the first-timers, will tell you that being separated from their child is one of the hardest things they have had to face. She sits in the boardroom barely listening to the presentations being made. She knows that back home, her baby is just getting up to feed. Her anxiety builds; all she wants is to call the…
