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How to baby-proof your home in Kenya

Having a baby-friendly home is one of the most underrated joys of parenting. If you live in a small space, there is still a lot you can do to make sure your baby is safe and out of harm's way

By Eve Writer 2024-02-20 08:00:00

Going to 'shags' with an infant? Never again

By Mum-in-chief
Jan. 3, 2015

When and why your baby must get polio vaccine

Polio is a disease caused by the polio virus, and usually spread directly from the stool of an infected person to the mouth of another person, probably from contaminated hands.

By Ombeva Malande
Nov. 15, 2014

Why BCG vaccine is a must

BCG vaccine is one of the oldest vaccines given to babies. It stands for Bacillus Calmette Gurrain, the strain of bovine tuberculosis used in the vaccine first made by French scientists Calmette & Gurrain.

By OMBEVA MALANDE
Nov. 8, 2014

Does teething cause diarrhoea?

The question of whether teething causes diarrhoea in babies is as probably as old as the practice baby nursing among humans.

By Dr Ombeva Malande
Oct. 25, 2014

How to tell if your newborn has jaundice

Sometimes newborn babies may develop a yellow colouring of the skin, eyes, tongue and palms. This is called jaundice.

By OMBEVA MALANDE
Oct. 4, 2014

How to tell if your newborn has jaundice

Are you struggling to wean your baby?

For some parents, weaning is an easy transition, but for others, it's not so smooth and the experience can be frightening for both you and your baby

By Esther Muchene
Sep. 20, 2023

World Breastfeeding Week: Why experts recommend breast over bottle

Nutritionists recommend that mothers breastfeed exclusively for six months and avoid using substitutes. However, what makes some mothers unable to follow the advice?

By Rodgers Otiso
Aug. 5, 2023

World Breastfeeding Week: Why experts recommend breast over bottle

Did you know newborns can crawl?

It may be hard to believe, but when placed on their mother's chest after birth, many newborns can make their way to the breast and latch on without much assistance

By Nancy Nzau
Feb. 8, 2023

How to deal with diaper rash

It can be extremely painful and uncomfortable for babies to have diaper rashes, which makes it nearly impossible for parents to manage the issue while maintaining their sanity

By Fay Ngina
Feb. 2, 2023

Do you know how to burp a baby?

Do you ever wonder whether you are properly burping your baby? When to perform it or if you are holding them correctly?

By Esther Muchene
Nov. 18, 2022

What you need to know about baby-led weaning

We explore the phenomenon of 'Baby-Led Weaning' (BLW), why other parents prefer this method to traditional feeding, when and how to go about the process

By Fay Ngina
Nov. 5, 2022