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‘Air Force One Obama’ – Kenyan babies named after presidential visit
A batch of Kenyan newborn babies have been named in honour of US President Barack Obama’s visit to the country — with some mothers evidently hoping their offspring will be future high-flyers. Already there are…
Teach your child to bake in 5 simple steps
Written by April Dodd for MumsVillage Does having your kids work with you in the kitchen make you scared for their safety—or for that of your dinner? Here are 5 easy tips to help make…
Parenting: 10 First baby Vs. second baby differences
Written by Joan Thatiah for MumsVillage As first-time parents, we are often riddled with anxiety about getting everything right. The second time around you are much more at ease. Here are 7 ways your parenting…
Motherhood: Myths versus Reality
Written by Honest Mommy for MumsVillage I was incredibly naive about babies. I figured they ate and slept and pooped a lot. That was all there was to it. I was going to spend…
What to do if your child goes into shock
(By Shenrina Badri) A child may go into a state of shock when there is a significant drop in his blood pressure. This is a very dangerous situation and it is therefore important to act…
Ask A Mum: How do I help my teething baby?
Written by Tricia Wanjala for MumsVillage Q: My 4 month-old is constantly crying and irritable. He is always drooling and trying to chew on stuff. I am told he is teething. How can I help ease the discomfort?…
#MustRead: Four lessons from Lupita
Written by Isis Nyongo for MumsVillage There’s been considerable buzz about Lupita Nyong’o’s first official visit to Kenya since becoming a global star. I joined three other mums from the MumsVillage community in attending…
#Baby101: Breastfeeding basics in Kenya
Written by Joan Thatiah for MumsVillage Few experiences are more overwhelming than that moment when a mother breastfeeds her child for the first time. I had an easy breastfeeding experience and I was lucky…
#MustWatch: Would you let your family go on a date for you?
Would you let your family go on a date for you? That’s the question Mzansi Magic’s latest dating show: Date My Family. In Date My Family, bachelors and bachelorettes must choose a potential based solely…