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For a squeaky clean little one
A shabby, unkempt person makes other wonder why they don’t befriend the mirror to save themselves from embarrassment. Well, this unkempt person could be your child if you don’t teach him grooming habits, as early as now. The amount of time spent teaching your child proper grooming will depend on several key things that includes…
Dog bites
Child protection and treatment tips Most children love pets, more so dogs. But although dogs are fun to be with due to their playful nature, they can be dangerous to both children and adults if improperly treated. Globally, there are 60,000 dog bites occurrences reported annually. It is estimated that Kenya accounts for over 10,000 the incidences, half of which result in fatalities.…
IS YOUR BABY ILL?
Hey there Mums and Dads,
In this article, we get to delve into what should (and should not) concern us with our newborns, in a far as their health and wellness is concerned. First time parents are especially prone to overreact and panic, when they observe the slightest change in their babies. Get to understand and notice different signs and symptoms that should be taken as indicators of illness and discomfort with your little ones.
Let him do what he loves-and he’ll fly
I am reminded of the internationally acclaimed musician and the Ambassador of Hope for Burundi – his country of origin, Jean Pierre Nimbona, aka Kidum. He started singing at a tender age of 10. His father discovered Kidum’s passion for music around then and went ahead to support and encourage him; not to only sing…
What children should eat to grow properly
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 Childrenâs Fund (UNICEF) on child health, 70 per…
Low breast milk supply solutions
The most effective techniques to resolve low breast milk supply and to boost your breast milk production are those THAT ADDRESS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES. In many cases, there will be a combination of causes, not just one. There is, therefore, no one-solution-fits-all for low breast milk supply. Increasing breast milk production is rather personalised.…
Eczema
Eczema is a recurrent dry and scaly, itchy skin rash found mainly in infants and toddlers. For infants, the rash is found usually on the cheek but it can appear on the limbs, the trunk and around the joints. For older children the rash is seen mainly in the elbow joints, and behind the knees.…
The abc of baby language
By speaking to the child and imitating the child’s sounds, a parent not only teaches the child sound patterns, but encourages taking turns, a process necessary for conversation. Studies have shown that babies whose parents spoke to them more often know many more words by age two. Children who are unable to communicate effectively through…
Take the young ones out
It’s good for their health A certain friend of mine has sentimental memories of outings with her dad in a bar. Whilst those days bring precious and sacred feelings to her, I cannot say that it is a wholesome way for father and child to spend quality time. At any rate, she mostly sat alone…
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…
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