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List of articles in this edition
Tidy-up steps
1. Place all the dirty clothes in a laundry basket. Encourage your child to help. Sing cleaning hymns, race against a timer or toss clothes into fun laundry baskets like basketball hoop. Set a timer and make a game of putting the items in the appropriate places around the house to make cleaning your child’s…
Why they can’t make friends
There is a quote by a scholar, Lois Kaufman that goes, ‘Plant a seed of friendship; reap a bouquet of happiness: This is something that rings true in many of our lives. When times are hard and our friends are there for us, we are grateful and often wonder, What would I do without her/him? A simple…
When baby says NO! to breastfeeding
Babies were born to breastfeed. However, sometimes a baby goes off the breast and refuses to breastfeed. Many mothers are usually not prepared for this possibility. Breast milk is considered the most beneficial, healthy and non-costly food for a new born. It has the perfect nutritional combo, for it fulfills all the dietary requirements of…
Baby Chat 29
Send your questions to: babylove@integral-media.co.ke answers are provided jointly by our team of doctors Our Team Of Experts Dr. Blasio Omuga Lecturer, School of Nursing Sciences. University of Nairobi Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Based at Doctors’ Plaza. Clinic No. 18. Kenyatta National Hospital Dr. Njoki Fernandes Resident Obstetrician/Gynaecologist Based at Kenyatta National Hospital Should I stop using…
Mum-dad intimacy – should your baby sleep in your bed?
Envisage this: you are busy kissing in bed when you are startled by a pat on your back. ‘Dad,’ comes the soft voice of your newly-walking toto. When did you wake up!’ you wonder aloud. Even though he is just a baby and does not yet fully grasp the nature of your nocturnal activities, you know…
OUR LOVELY baby
Ugandan musician Grace Nakimera expresses her joy at being a first-time mum. For the 22 years I have lived, seeing my baby for the first time was the best thing that has ever happened to me. I had not gone for a scan and so I did not know I was expecting a girl. When…
Project Baby
My heart almost skips a beat on hearing Tom’s voice on the other end of the line. ‘Why are you using Meg’s phone, is she okay?’ I ask Tom as I sip my cup of coffee. It is the morning after the news of Megan’s HIV status and I am afraid she could have done…
Celebrating Birth 46
Baby: Jay Kim Mum: Wangu Kimiti Birthday: 20th June 2011 Birth weight 3.3kgs Time: 8 30 a.m My Experience I was three days past my EDD yet no signs of labour had begun to manifest. But on 20th June at around midnight, I felt a sharp pain in my lower abdomen that wouldn’t just go…
1+1=11? You have the answer
For many of us, homework has never been fun, and every time the teacher asked us to take down a few sums for homework, our spirits immediately sunk, especially if this was a subject that we didn’t like. Believe it or not, your child may not be the exception to the rule. However, it is your…
The journey begins
The year is 2007, the day? March 14th, a chilly Wednesday morning, and I am in the waiting room of the maternity wing at Kenyatta National Hospital. ‘Was it this cold when I woke up, or is it all in my mind?’ I think to myself. I can see my brother and my sister’s husband…
