April 3, 2016
After your first well baby check up at 6 weeks or so you are usually advised to buy a thermometer to monitor your baby’s temperature. This is due to the side effects of the vaccinations which your baby is given. A fever is usually a sign that your baby’s body is trying to fight an … Continue reading “Guide to Choosing a Baby Thermometer”
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March 26, 2016
While some mothers may be blessed to have a never ending fountain of milk, some face a challenge producing enough milk for a single feed. This is quite common and if not resulting from any underlying medical condition, can often be easily resolved. The first thing to always bear in mind is KEEP CALM. Stressing … Continue reading “Boosting Breast Milk Production”
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March 23, 2016
If you are going to be away from your baby for periods of time it is important to store some breast milk for him/her to drink while you are away. For working mothers it is advisable that you begin pumping and storing your milk at least 1 – 2 weeks before going back to work. … Continue reading “Breast Milk Storage Guide”
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February 26, 2016
Choosing a suitable breast pump can be a tricky affair, especially with all the different types of breast pumps in the market. The first step you need to take is establish: 1) How frequently you will be using the breast pump? 2) Where you will most likely be using the breast pump? 3) How much … Continue reading “Choosing a Breast Pump: Manual vs Automatic”
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February 18, 2016
Your baby’s transition from exclusive breastfeeding to complementary feeding is an important milestone in both you and your baby’s lives. The ideal time to begin this process is when your baby is six months old since at this point your baby’s digestive tract is well developed and can handle foods other than breast milk. However, … Continue reading “A Mother’s Guide to Successful Complementary Feeding”
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February 12, 2016
It’s always exciting when those tiny little white pearls begin to show. Some babies grow their first tooth quite early, while others take as long as 18 months; so if your baby’s teeth aren’t out yet, don’t worry, there is still time. None the less, it can never be too early to learn how to … Continue reading “Taking Care of your Baby’s Teeth”
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January 31, 2016
As silly as it may seem most people have varying opinions about the safety of second hand or ‘mtumba’ clothes for their babies, especially if the child in question is a first born. The concerns surrounding ‘mtumba’ clothes range from the fear of them causing skin illnesses to the fear of them transferring insects such … Continue reading “Baby Shopping: “Mtumba” vs New Clothes”
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January 29, 2016
Child eczema also known as atopic eczema or infantile eczema is a skin condition characterized by having dry skin with a red, sore and usually very itchy rash. It is very common in children below 5 years often appearing on their cheeks and neck. Though it may also appear on the joints, that is the … Continue reading “Child (Atopic) Eczema”
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