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A newborn’s survival instincts kick into action just minutes after birth. If he or she is gently placed skin-to skin with the mother facing the breast, he or she will automatically turn his face towards the breast and make sucking motions with the mouth, an action commonly known as ‘rooting reflex’.Ā At this point, he…
Dust mite havoc
You often hear people saying they are allergic to dust. But did you know that it’s hardly dust they are allergic to? Allergies are caused by tiny dust mites that you cannot seeĀ with your naked eye.Ā Dust mites settle on carpets, curtainsĀ and cuddly toys and other house furnishing. But their favourite places areĀ beds, where you mostly…
Settling Down With Your New Baby. Understanding your baby’s reflexes
As she waits to see her baby for the first time after birth, a new mum should understand her baby’s reflexes and early habits. Newborn reflexes are involuntary movements or actions of an infant in response to different circumstances. How soon a mother can hold her baby in her arms after delivery depends on the…
Sexually assaulted babies
Child sexual abuse is still (sadly) a common occurrence. With cases dating back to our childhood as current parents and adults to present child molestation occurrences, these violation cases of our young ones are as heartbreaking as ever. Lessons of understanding on this issues as well as holistic recovery directives are imperative.
The many faces of Feeding bottles
After exclusively breastfeeding your child for a period of four to six months, it is important for you to start introducing your baby to other foods, which will ensure that he receives the adequate amount of nutrients that he needs. The first food he can be introduced to is formula milk. There are two ways…
Keeping your little one safe – Act in time, never sorry later
In recent times, I have become more conscious of babies and their safety. As a result, I have taken notice of what I would refer to as bizarre behaviour by parents and/or guardians. I was seated in a parking lot at the Nakumatt Prestige on Ngong Road when I saw a man driving with his…
Butternut Squash
Incase youāre wondering what a butternut is, it is a type of a pumpkin that is shaped like a gourd and when fully grown, it shines forth a rich yellow color. The difference between a butternut and other pumpkins is that it is sweet and easy on the palate. Its soup is a delicacy you…
Giving birth abroad
A couple’s experience Chidi and Kamau were finally expecting their firstĀ child. Their joy was unmasked as they planned and prepared for their bundle of joy. They were in the UK;Ā far away from home, their loved ones and all thingsĀ familiar. Although this may have caused some anxiety, it didĀ not diminish the joy of welcoming their son…
Baby Zuri – the woes and wows!
It has definitely been different these past few days. Ami is home now and he seems to be fussier than Zuri was at his age. He cries a lot more too! I love the new bundle of joy and he is such a beautiful baby, but I am having a hard time sleeping at night.…
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…
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