In many communities, the jump into motherhood is a cause for celebration. From the time the child takes their first breath, life completely changes for the mother. Motherhood brings joy, but oftentimes; there are also challenges that are faced by new mums like exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is one. You probably heard the importance of exclusive breastfeeding drummed […]
The purpose of World Breastfeeding Week is to increase public awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding for a mother’s health and well-being as well as the necessity of encouraging mothers in continuing to breastfeed. There have been a number of challenges that different mothers experience during this crucial journey of breastfeeding. Let’s address breastfeeding our […]
Research has shown that learning through play is an important part of a child’s development. Not only is play a great way for your child to release some extra energy which is a great benefit for families, but through play a child is able to find out who they are, even during infancy. Even in […]
Infants under the age of two years go through several vaccines to protect them from dreaded diseases. The vaccines contain weakened organisms that assist in building antibodies hence great protection against infections. It is true that babies can get part of the disease protections directly from their mothers but this only happens until they are […]
Vaccination is a cost effective way of avoiding the spread of diseases, often administered to infants at their tender ages when they are most vulnerable to diseases. It helps boost their immune system while building antibodies for a better protection against the disease causing bacteria. However, the safety of the vaccines is an open debate […]
Despite the downside that some pregnancies present, it is always a wondrous miracle to achieve and be able to carry and be with your bundle of joy. The sleepless nights, cringe-worthy morning (or all day) sickness, hyperemesis gravidarum, enforced bed rest et al somewhat seems worth it.
Adequate Nutrition in infants is a plus towards a stable foundation and healthy growth. Research has it that compared to adults; children need more highly nutritious foods in their diet. More than often parents are advised to provide their children with balanced diet this makes up a nutritious meal for proper child development.
A fortnight ago, one of our readers reached out with a question on diarrhea and vomit. In her quest, her child was experiencing frequent episodes of vomiting and loose stool. We could have all easily put this down to stomach upset, but we thought it wise to seek medical advice. You see, a lot can […]
Thumb sucking in infants is never really a concern until the child’s permanent teeth come in. At this point, it becomes a major issue as the sucking might affect the roof of the mouth or the way the teeth line up. A lot of dental problems are related to how intense, how often, and for […]
Answer: The consensus is that it’s okay to let your baby sleep without changing diapers at night. The rule of thumb is that wet diapers at night are okay, but number two diapers should be changed when you catch them.Not every diaper change may require a wipe. If your baby has only urinated, then you can […]