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Invest in your child’s mind
It is never too early to introduce your baby into the world of books I loved exams when I was in school. The challenge of sitting for an exam drew huge amounts of adrenalin in me, but only when I was ready to tackle a particular paper. If otherwise, I would look at the most…
The importance of play to children
According to the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, play is considered a basic right for every child. Studies show that children who are exposed to outdoor play have enhanced motor skills, coordination and capacity to focus. It has been scientifically proven that early physical or sensory experiences are vital for proper brain development. By…
Where the children play
It’s Saturday morning, sunny and bright. Though it is usually green, it is more evident that it has been raining, or that there have been showers in the recent past. The ground is a little wet with dew but that does not stop the little ones from going about their serious business -Play. The playground is colourful and full of…
Say Aah…Baby’s oral hygiene
The baby’s mouth hardly calls for our attention until we spot something out of the ordinary in it. Dr. Livingstone Wanyama, a dentist at Aga Khan University Hospital, told Rebecca Njoki that should not be the case. He went ahead and answered common oral/dental questions that stream into Baby Love. When exactly should the oral…
Cuts – What to do when they happen
Very active children will once in a while get a graze or cut in the house or while playing outside. The range of cuts can be minor scraping of the knee to a deep cut that calls for admission at the hospital. Regardless of the state, all of these cuts need fast attention to stop…
Unit Trusts
Can secure your child’s future Usually, many parents do not invest in their children citing poor income. However, experts say one does not need a big salary to save or invest. Consequently, many financial institutions have developed various ways through which parents can invest in their children’s education, health or future. Experts say parents should study available options in the market before making a decision.…
Simple guidelines on hand-washing to help your child stay healthy
Dirt, germs and children go hand in hand. This is because children touch almost everything they set their eyes on. And after doing this, they will most likely put their hands in the mouth. It therefore makes it very difficult to separate the three or better still prevent children from coming into contact with dirt. However, encouraging them to wash their…
When your child eats poison
What to do Most toxic plants in Kenya are datura (Jimson Weed), cassava and mushrooms, according to the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Datura, also known as Trumpet, is a weed with sharp seedpods and trumpet-shaped large flowers. It has Atropine, which causes damage to body organs. According to Oxford journals, accidental poisoning is prevalent among young children as they have limited knowledge of the danger…
Uneven Shape of Baby’s Head
In the recent past some mums have asked Pregnant the question: ‘can 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…
World’s most amazing kids
From the Guiness Book Of Records World’s Smallest Baby A little girl who is believed to be the smallest surviving baby in the world has been sent home from the hospital. Rumaisa Rahman was born weighing only 8.6 ounces (240g). That’s about the size of a cellphone! She was born at Loyola University Medical I…
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