Feeding a baby with Cleft Lip and/or Palate
Babies with a cleft lip can usually breastfeed. Placing the baby in an upright position with the cleft covered by the mother’s finger or breast tissue can aid attachment and reduce air intake. The...
View ArticleCerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy, also commonly referred to as CP, is a term that describes a group of disorders caused by damage to the brain. It results in physical impairment affecting body movement, coordination,...
View ArticleImportant Tips to Consider when Travelling with your Baby
Travelling with your baby can be quite a daunting task but with good planning and preparation, you can have a fun-filled holiday with the baby as you expose him/her to different environments. When...
View ArticlePacking for baby
When packing for your baby, remember that babies do require a lot of stuff. Most of your luggage will probably be for the baby. Here is a check list of some of the items that you can carry. Child...
View ArticleThe Diaper Bag
The diaper bag is a must –have for every mom. Here are some of the essentials of a diaper bag Diapers and wipes: Pack more than enough diapers for your trip –newborn babies may need a lot of changes...
View ArticleMum Travelling Without Baby
You have just resumed work after maternity leave, and that email comes that ‘requests’ you to attend a 3 day conference at a different city or country. Work demands, emergencies and other commitments...
View ArticleHoliday Travel: Helpful tips for air travel with baby
In Kenya, planning for the holidays as new parents can seem daunting especially if you are travelling with your baby. Air travel seems to be the scariest for most parents, with many opting to wait till...
View ArticleBasic guide to travelling with multiple children in Kenya
Travelling with children by road in a personal car or using public means needs careful planning if the trip is to be enjoyable for everyone. In Kenya, majority of families have a minimum of two...
View ArticleHow to Ensure Safety for Infant
After what duration should I travel with my child after feeding him or her? To prevent car sickness, try and wait for around 45 minutes to allow the food to ‘settle’ in the tummy. This will reduce any...
View ArticleTips for dads travelling with infants
Typically, infants in Kenya often travel with their mum or both parents but there are always exceptions to this norm. It is common to find many men travelling with their babies due to one reason or...
View ArticleHow to Ease the Transition to the Toddler Bed
As the New Year approaches, one on your new year’s resolutions is to finally get your toddler to sleep in her own bed. This can be quite a daunting transition both for you and your baby. Here are a few...
View ArticleCommon signs that your Toddler can transition to their own bed
For many parents in Kenya, bed transition for a toddler from their crib to a bed is a task that they dread. Some believe that as soon as they reach a certain age, they should be ready to move into...
View ArticleWhat is the right age to move your toddler to a bed?
The transition from crib to toddler bed is a process many parents in Kenya do their best to prepare for in advance. Even so, many struggle, when it comes to knowing the right time to begin helping...
View ArticleTips that will help keep your toddler in bed
Although most toddlers can sleep in their own beds, keeping them there the whole night is usually the hard part. It is common to find some parents in Kenya giving in after a few attempts and allowing...
View ArticleTransitioning Twins to Toddler Beds
Parents with twins are likely to face double challenges when transitioning them to toddler beds. The transition requires the cooperation from both children as they usually feed off each other’s energy....
View ArticleHow to Discipline your Toddler
Toddlers can easily become little tyrants and it is important to establish control from the onset. You must set up a set of rules that will govern your child as your toddler needs to learn the rules...
View ArticleCharacteristics of a 2 year old Toddler
When your baby was born, they were completely vulnerable and dependent on you. Your baby perceived theselves as an extension of you rather than an individual. By the time your baby reaches 2 years,...
View ArticleParenting Your 2 year Old
How can you make the road through toddlerhood less bumpy? Here are a few tips: • Encourage and allow as much independence as possible whilst still being in control so that you don’t allow your baby to...
View ArticleHandling Aggression in Toddlers
One of the things that will concern a parent is when a child is particularly aggressive. There are several factors that may contribute to a child being very aggressive: 1. Your baby’s temperament...
View ArticleSigns That Your Toddler Has Hit “Terrible twos”
Most parents in Kenya that have toddlers approaching two years old have the fear of the “terrible twos”. It is common to find them preparing by reading books or consulting with parents of much older...
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