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Asthmatic Baby
Asthma is a recurrent condition, affecting the airways in the lungs. It is characterised by coughing, wheezing(whistling sound in the chest), and difficulty in breathing. What causes asthma in children? Asthma is an allergic condition that tends to occur in families. That is, it is hereditary. Several members of one family may have asthma or…
SIDS â When the dark cloud settles over the cot
Sarah edged towards the cot with her heart beating in her mouth. The baby had slept for unusually long. And every step towards the cot seemed to affirm her fears. The baby was so quiet. The covers still-not even a tweak. Her trembling hand slowly exposed the baby’s face. Lord! She is not breathing. She…
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…
Baby’s bath manual
Bath time can be either a time for tears or laughter, depending on your baby’s bath experience. âI love to wash my baby,â says Anne, mother to a four month old baby boy. This is time for me and my little one to bond. Usually I will let my house help assist me with all…
Is she bedwetting?
Ways to help her stop it âParents should remember that children rarely wet on purpose, and usually feel ashamed about the incident,â Writes Kepha Nyanumba, Nutritionist, AAR Healthcare. Bedwetting refers to the unintentional passage of urine during sleep. Enuresis is the medical term for wetting clothing during the day or in bed at night. Another name for…
Baby profile 37
Angel Karuma Angel Karuma is 1 year and 8 months old. She is the daughter of Milkah Wairimu and Jeremiah Karuma. Angel is a friendly child who will stop at nothing as she tries to hug other children around her. Her eating habits are a contradiction though; she is a picky eater of solids yet…
Your child has measles? Fruits and rest work magic
Most countries, Kenya included, have achieved the United Nations goal of reducing deaths from measles by 90 per cent between 2000 and 2010. The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes this to vigorous vaccination campaigns. However, experts fear that there might be a resurgence in deaths from measles if the vaccination efforts are not sustained, because…
Help! I cannot love my baby
Loving your baby is not something a mother will question, let alone discuss. For, is it not supposed to come naturally? What happens when you as a mother cannot bring yourself to love your newborn baby? And how is it possible that a mother can carry her child for nine months only to resent her…
Give him playing armour – for less pain and less scars
It was a warm, sunny day-perfect for the outdoors. Pete went out to play soccer with his friends. In Pete’s neighbourhood, it was common to see young boys playing with no protective gear, and parents even thought that this would toughen them up. However, for Pete, that was no ordinary day and a few playful…
Health Insurance. Don’t leave home without it
One may ask, of what importance is it to get a health insurance? And to answer that, I am reminded of the Scoutsâ motto, âbe preparedâ. As such, I feel it is important that one adopts it even when it comes to life-preparedness for unknown eventualities should rattle you out of your comfort zone and…
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