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Do You Want your Child to be the Next TV Star? Your 8 Questions Answered

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Two weeks ago I wrote the story about Yvonne Kalahi here. Yvonne is the little girl in my primary school who used to present her own television show on VoK back in the day. The post also talked about a boot camp this holiday for children aged between 7 – 19 years; children who are interested in hosting their own television show someday, or acting for TV or film. Following that post, I got asked a myriad of questions about the boot camp, which I then forwarded to the Africa Film & TV Talent Resource Center (AFTTREC) who are organizing the boot camp. Lilian from AFTTREC answers the most frequently asked questions I got:

1. Who will be some of the speakers / trainers?

We have a host of professional media personalities, directors and producers of well-known local shows such as Machachari and Santalal who will lead the training activities. All our trainers have a passion for working with children, they have previously worked with children and have all the skills necessary to ensure that the children become stars.

Media personality Johnson Mwakazi who will be one of the trainers at the boot camp.
Media personality Johnson Mwakazi who will be one of the trainers at the boot camp.

2. Does my child need to have any prior acting experience before enrolling for the boot camp?

No, prior acting experience is not mandatory for participation in the boot camp. As long as the child has an interest in acting, modeling or public speaking, and is keen on exploring the television and film industry, then this camp is definitely for them.

 3. What will their days be like at the camp?

The trainings commence from 9am – 3 pm. After that, the children will engage in fun activities including sports like swimming, team building, bonfires and storytelling.

 4. What are the charges?

The cost for the boot camp is Sh 23,000 per child.

 5. Is the price all-inclusive?

Yes, the price is all inclusive. This includes transport to and from Nanyuki (from Nairobi). Parents will be required to drop their children at the Africa Film & TV Talent Resource Center (AFTTREC) along Dennis Pritt Road, Kilimani at 8:00 am on Sunday 29 November, then pick them up from the same place on Saturday 5 December at 2:00pm when the group returns.

 The cost also includes costs for accommodation, meals, medical cover, tuition fee for the training and all the fun activities they will engage in.

 6. What assurance can you give that they be well taken care of while there?

 The Brickwood School in Nanyuki where the camp will be held is well secured, has ideal security, and we will also have a nurse and a doctor in case of any emergency. The boys and girls will be sleeping in their own dormitories with their interaction being during the day, which will be monitored.

The children will be divided into small groups and each will have a minders. These are the people who will be ensuring that the children have bathed, eaten and incase of any issues, they are well attended to.

 We also have a counselor for the children who might be going through any issues and where they would need some professional assistance or someone to talk to and guide them accordingly.

7. Will they be assisted to get opportunities for work?

At the end of the training, there will be a talent competition where the best performers will be selected for a kids’ television series AFTTREC is launching next year. However all names of participants will be on the database for advertisers who would want children to feature in their adverts.

Some good news is that two trainees from our last ‘Be a Star’ boot camp last August have already been cast in two commercials which will air on TV soon.

8. What do I need to do to register my child?

For registration, call Lilian on 0729 653 365 / 0729 653 209 or 020 8100087.

Parents can pay a deposit to reserve a spot for their child as the slots are almost running out, though all payments should be made by 20 November 2015.

 Payment Details

1. Select “Pay Bill” from the M-PESA menu.

2. Enter the business number 880100.

 3. Enter the account number 7593240017. Enter the amount you wish to pay. (For this case Sh 23,000)

4. Enter your M-PESA PIN.

5. Confirm that all details are correct.

6.  Press send.

7. You will receive a confirmation of the transaction via SMS.

8. Call or text us so as to notify us of the payment and we will officially reserve a place for your daughter/son.

So there you go, with answers to some of your questions. If you’re still looking for how to keep your kids engaged this holiday, then this is an activity you should consider for them. If you have any more questions about the camp, you can ask them in the comments section below.

Happy holidays :).

How I Manage my Son’s Eczema

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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My two sons have had eczema. Their eczema only appears on the face and behind the ears.

With Kitty, it started when he was just a few weeks old and the first thing I tried was olive oil. It didn’t work. Then we tried Vaseline. Didn’t work. Then Arimi’s. Didn’t work either. By the time he was six weeks old, his eczema was so bad that we saw a doctor who advised us to apply aqueous cream. Even that one didn’t work.

A few weeks later and no progress – we were referred to a dermatologist. She advised us to use oilatum cream on him. Worked like charm. By the second day, the eczema was clearing and by the third day, it was all gone. Just like that. Kitty was three months old then. The eczema disappeared completely. To date. He’s 4 years old.

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Then came Ello. I don’t even know where to start.

His eczema showed the same trend as his brother Kitty’s, starting a few weeks after birth. I tried olive oil. Didn’t work. Then I tried Oilatum on him – the one his brother was using. But it didn’t work. At all (I was disappointed because I thought since they are of the same blood si then it will work?). I tried shea butter. Didn’t work. I tried glycerine. Didn’t work either.

Meanwhile, I’d see the dermatologist who would offer him a prescription for some things that they mix at the pharmacy. Immediately I would apply the mixture on Ello, the eczema would disappear in a matter of hours. Gone. Just like that. Like magic. After completing the dose, she advised me to use physiogel lotion on him. It didn’t work. She then told me to use Dove soap – the original one (the one with a navy blue pack). It didn’t work. I then decided to keep trying different things until I found ‘the one’.

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Physiogel, which works well on some babies with eczema. It just didn’t work on mine.

So I tried aqueous cream. Didn’t work. I tried coconut oil. Zero. Aveeno. Nothing. Epimax. Nope. I tried eliminating different things in his diet -including dairy and protein to check for allergy. I never found it (I’m still trying to find it).

Then one day, in the supermarket, I passed by the aisle that has body lotions. And right there was Ingram’s looking at me. The Ingram’s I have always seen but never paid much attention to. It read: ‘The Skin Doctor’. That definitely enticed me and I decided to try it out. I picked the smallest tub – the green herbal one. If it didn’t work, at least I wouldn’t feel the pinch so much because I had felt so much pinch from some of the costly products I had already bought but which hadn’t worked on Ello. So I tried the green herbal Ingram’s on him. It didn’t work. *Sigh*.

But I didn’t give up on Ingram’s. I decided to try the white one. Again, I picked the small tub. I tried it on Ello. I noticed a change. The eczema began reducing gradually. By day three, his skin was clear and by day five it was smooth. Halleluyah!!! Phewx!!!

So that’s what has been working for him ever since I first tried it on him, and which he continues to use to date. He’s 2 years old.

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So the Ingram’s original is what works on Ello. Oilatum is what worked for Kitty. Thankfully, Kitty seems to have outgrown his eczema, but not Ello. Anytime I stop with the Ingram’s, the eczema flares up again. The dermatologist however assured me that eczema goes away with age. I however decided to take that with a pinch of salt because Baba Kitty still battles with his eczema to date. I guess I just have to learn how to manage it.

Lessons I Have Learnt:

  1. Siblings may be of the same blood, but they are different all the same.
  2. Every case of eczema is different – the severity, the flare ups, the remedies etc.
  3. Your child can’t live on prescription meds. You have to find something that works, something that is locally available and which you can afford.
  4. The journey of eczema can be a long and dreary one. For baby and for you. #wiyumiririe

How about you? Have you experienced eczema with your child? What has worked?

How to Cook Omena

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Carol Chanya's omena dish.

Do you know how to cook omena? How do you do so?

For me, the thing with omena is that I’ve never been quite sure about how it’s prepared. I have always wondered – do you boil the omena first? Or do you just wash and cook them? Then, are you supposed to remove the eyes? Do you remove them before or after boiling? Do you cook them with milk? Do you dry-fry them or can you make stew with them? Can you add other stuff like carrots, hoho and dhania to the dish?

Well, my friend Carol Chanya recently shared a photo of how she does her omena dish, and the food really looked appetizing. I quickly asked her for the recipe so that I could get an idea of who to make my own omena dish. This is how Chanya prepares her omena:

  1. Wash the omena and set them aside to ensure they dry completely (you could do that way before the time you actually need to cook them so that they can dry well enough).
  2. Heat enough cooking oil in a pan and throw in chopped onions, then add the omena.
  3. Add salt, tomatoes, tomato paste and whatever other spices you choose. Add a little water to prevent them from sticking onto the pan.
  4. Keep a check on the omena as they fry. When you see them becoming a little hard, that’s when you know they are ready. You will then have your mouth-watering dry-fry omena dish. Serve with ugali and sukuma wiki.

     Chanya’s Preferences:

–         She doesn’t boil the omena because she prefers them crunchy. Boiling them would make them too soft for her liking.

–         She washes the omena in lukewarm water twice before she sets them aside to dry before cooking them later on.

So that’s how Chanya prepares her omena. How do you prepare omena yourself? Any variation from how Chanya prepares hers? 

Also See: How to Cook a Tasty Ndengu Stew

How to Cook a Tasty Ndengu (Green Grams) Stew

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On Nurturing Child Talent: “We’re Talking About Powerful Media Men and Women in the Future…” – Johnson Mwakazi

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Media personality Johnson Mwakazi who will be one of the trainers at the boot camp.

Can you guess what makes Serena and Venus Williams special?

Could it be that they are tall women? That they are black women who have excelled in a sport dominated by white players? That they’ve traveled around the world? That they come from a blended family? They have a baby step-brother who is three years old?

Well, one thing that is special about the Williams sisters is the fact that they started playing tennis when they were quite young. Serena began at the age of 3 years while Venus started at 4 years. Today, they are 34 and 35 years old respectively. These two sisters are recognized the world over for their tennis prowess – certainly no mean feat to have achieved.

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While I can only imagine the blood, sweat and tears these ladies have endured all those years to achieve this status, what I know for sure is that a major ingredient for their success was their introduction to tennis at a tender age, and pursuing this passion as they grew up. That, and ofcourse combined with the support of their dad.

While still on the issue of children who start their careers at a tender age, there is this show called Machachari on Citizen TV, of which I am a regular watcher from way back. I have seen these kids grow right before my eyes. Literally. The one that caught my attention most last Friday was Joy who, if you haven’t watched the show in a while you wouldn’t recognize her. And so grown are Govi, Baha and the rest of the boys who are breaking their voices (where did Fatso go though?). When I watch these kids and see how their acting skills continue to get better, I know that these kids have a great future ahead of them. If any of them decides to pursue a career in acting, their chances of success will be high seeing that they have already amassed years of experience in screen appearances.

And by the way don’t be surprised if your child tells you that they want to become a professional actor when they grow up. Nowadays, it’s not strange to hear kids say so, unlike in our days when it was totally unheard of. How? “Ndio hii masomo yote nakupeleka ipotee bure tu hivyo?” You’d be lucky if your ears weren’t being pulled and twisted around as you were being asked that rhetorical question.

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But today, there’s a shift in this attitude. It could be because of Lupita Nyong’o who continues to show us that it’s possible to pursue acting as a career, and not as something you do on the side as you work a ‘serious’ job. Lupita is earning her living purely as an actress. A Hollywood actress no less. And Lupita didn’t start acting the other day. She started acting from her days in primary school and stayed committed to her acting vision – supported by her parents. Look where she is now. Gracing the red carpets – those ones we see on E!

So if, just like Lupita, your child has a passion for television or film and sees it as something they could pursue in the future, then the time to start them off is now. Tap into that potential now, not later. Expose them to opportunities where they can nurture their talents, learn and refine their skills. You’ll be amazed at the success they’ll have achieved by the time they are 20 years old. You’ll be such a proud parent – an emotion comparable to none.

If your daughter or son is keen on hosting their own television show, TV presenting, acting in a tv series, in a movie, in a television commercial or becoming a good public speaker, then take note of an upcoming boot camp by the Africa Film & Talent TV Resource Center happening from 29 November – 5 December 2015. The last boot camp was held in August 2015, see below what some of the children, parents and trainers (including Johnson Mwakazi and Kanze Dena) said of the camp.

In the upcoming boot camp, the children, aged between 7 – 19 years will get to meet some of their favorite television personalities who will teach, guide and mentor them. And ofcourse, have fun in the process.

Kanze Dena in a training session during the last boot camp in August 2015.
Kanze Dena in a training session during the last boot camp in August 2015.
Johnson Mwakazi training a young boy during the last kids camp.
Johnson Mwakazi training a young boy during the last kids camp.
OJ, a familiar face from Tahidi High.
OJ, a familiar face from Tahidi High.

As a parent, leading your children to great success is one of the best gifts you could ever give them. They will forever thank you for it. Call Lillian on 0729 653 209 for more information about the boot camp.

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“How I Felt on Seeing My First American Pumpkin Trail” -Diaspora Mum Nabubwaya Chambers

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Nabubwaya and her son Lema.

We always love to hear from our Kenyan mum in the diaspora Nabubwaya Chambers, a guest writer who often shares with us her motherhood journey from Texas, USA. Nabubwaya’s son Lema is now 23 months old. Today, Nabubwaya tells us about pumpkin trails. Yeah… I have no idea what those are, so read along with me to find out more…

“Fall is here in all its glory which means it’s football season and at the same time there are lots of pumpkins everywhere! Leaves are changing color and the weather is super cool. Plus we get to enjoy a little bit of rain too. We love all that’s going on.

Also read: How Nabubwaya Prepares Macadamia Nut Cookies for her Family 

Pumpkin trails are very common during this season. Baba Lema and I took Lema to the Lubbock Pumpkin Trail at the arboretum this last October weekend. Lema absolutely loved it and had a great time.We saw lots of pumpkins that had been donated by several organizations and volunteers.

It being my first time to visit a pumpkin patch ever, I was excited to experience this American tradition and enjoy it together with other families. 

Also, there were certain cartoon characters that I noticed from the cartoons I watched back in the day as a kid. There was Charlie Brown, Flintstones, and Ghost Busters, to mention a few. We took some goofy photos with the Ghost Busters crew.

You can find out more about the history of the Pumpkin Trail in the video below.

As usual, Lema was fascinated by the dog in front of us as we walked down the long pumpkin trail. Good thing he was still in his stroller because he would have ran up to pet Max the dog. He kept saying “daddy, mama, waaaaa waaaaaa”, as he mimicked the dog’s barking sounds. It was hilarious and quite entertaining.

Read: Nabubwaya’s First Trip to an American Zoo

We took plenty of photos and created memories to last a lifetime during our first visit to the pumpkin trail as a family. This is my favorite season and I love how cool it is. I enjoy walking both in the early morning and evening. I look forward to more of these Fall activities. We hope you will enjoy the photos we took of our Fall pumpkin trail.”

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Earlier in the day: Nabubwaya enroute to the pumpkin trail.
The pumpkin trail.
The pumpkin trail.
Lema and his dad somewhere there behind him, posing with some cool peeps.
Lema and his dad somewhere there behind him, posing with some cool peeps.

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Thanks Nabubwaya for sharing. At least now I have an idea about pumpkin trails. Looking forward to your next post!

You can read more of Nabubwaya’s experiences as she raises Lema together with her husband here.

Meanwhile, fellow Kenyan mummy blogger Mama Mgeni recently hosted a Halloween party in her neighborhood. Read about how that went down here and see some of the interesting costumes the kids wore. But what are your thoughts about Halloween anyway?  Do you celebrate Halloween? What do you think of it? Is it evil? Devilish? A ‘Western’ thing which we shouldn’t import? What do you think?

Could your Child be the Next TV Star?

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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If you have a young child or a teen who is interested in the television and film industry, then a good start to helping them get their first break would be this upcoming boot camp happening from 29 November – 5 December 2015, hosted by the Africa Film & TV Talent Resource Center. For more details, call 0729 653 209 or 0729 653 365.

Do You Want your Child to be the Next TV Star?

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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OJ, a familiar face from Tahidi High.

When I was in primary school, there were thousands of us and while most easily got ‘lost in the numbers’, there were a handful of pupils who stood out. And there is this one particular girl that stood out. Her name was Yvonne. Yvonne Kalahi.

Even though Yvonne was a few years younger than me, I nevertheless knew her. Or rather I was aware of her. You know – it’s usually easier to remember pupils who were ahead of you but harder to remember those in classes behind you. But I remember Yvonne.

I remember her because, young as she was, she used to host a certain show on television. This was in the late 80’s when KBC –then called VoK was the sole TV station in the country. The signature tune of Yvonne’s travel show was the song “God’s Country” by Kool and the Gang. That song had such a cool beat to it.

As the show’s host, Yvonne would dress in lovely clothes, would be up and about sampling different places while clearly appearing to enjoy what she did – travelling and hosting.

Yvonne would present the show in such a confident and eloquent manner – never missing her words – or her steps. I’d always tune in to Yvonne’s show and whenever I did, I would look at her and I’d be like – wow! This girl is lucky!

A young camerawoman at work, courtesy of AFFTREC

At school, Yvonne was just as charming. She had this smile, was sociable and pleasant. Like I said, Yvonne was much younger than me so we weren’t friends (for lack of a better expression), but a significant number of the school’s population knew her. I mean, who didn’t know the pretty girl who hosted a show on TV? Yvonne was a star not only in our school, but across the country.

And yes, Yvonne was the envy of many young girls. There was just something about her that we wished for. Whether it was the confidence, the nice clothes, the eloquence, the radiance, the opportunities she got, the people she met or just how she looked.

There was something. And as we tried to figure that out, we’d always wonder – how did Yvonne get to be on TV? How is it that she was so articulate? Did it come naturally? Did she ever get scared of being on TV? Was it something maybe we could also do? We never quite got the answers to those questions, but I’ll tell you the reason why I’m talking about Yvonne today.

Yvonne is the first person that came to my mind when I chanced on some information about a certain platform for children who are interested in hosting shows on television, acting for TV, films and commercials, as well as public speaking.

Today, we have more than one television station and there are lots of other broadcast platforms, meaning that the opportunities for children interested in the screen are endless.

And what the Africa Film & TV Talent Resource Center is doing is offering our children who have an interest in television and film the opportunity to be stars. And there are lots of benefits that come with this: the exposure, the confidence, the opportunities, the increased knowledge on topical issues, the potential to carve a successful future, the financial perks (I know of a child actor whose school fees comes purely from his acting gigs), among others.

So if you have a child who is keen on exploring the television and film industry, then consider enrolling them for the boot camp at Brickwood School in Nanyuki this coming holiday from 29 November – 5 December 2015, where they will also get the chance to meet some of their role models and mentors in the broadcast industry.

Johnson Mwakazi training a young boy during the last kids camp.
Johnson Mwakazi training a young boy during the last ‘Be a Star’ camp in August.

Having them participate in such a camp will increase their chances of landing that coveted opportunity to be on our screens as an actor, actress, or a great television host, just like Yvonne. Yvonne Kalahi. You never know…

You can call 0729 653 365 for more details about the boot camp. See also on Facebook the Africa Film & Talent TV Resource Center.

“Whenever I Remember my Husband’s Hurtful Words, I Feel Faint and Out of Breath” -The Story of ‘Mama Chips’

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Source: Merck More than a Mother.

7 Kenyan Mums Share Diaper Changing Tips

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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Iddah Membo – Mum of Two Boys

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When changing a boy, always place a small cotton sheet over his penis to prevent you from being given a surprise pee sprinkle from him.

Have a ‘diaper’ thermos with hot water always on standby so that you don’t have to keep warming water each time you need to change baby. The thermos diaper should be exclusively for that and should not be mixed with other flasks in the kitchen.

If the room is warm, let baby be diaper free for a few minutes. They love the freedom! However, for small babies, the less they are exposed to the cold the better.

Carol Rurigi – Mum of Two Girls

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Never leave baby alone on the changing station –even for a second. You might just turn and next thing you know, baby is one the floor –crying her lungs out. Don’t assume that your baby is too small to roll over, or too little to get herself off the bed –because she will surprise you. Don’t leave baby alone to go rush for something, even if you think the baby is well secured. If you have to, go with her. Don’t take any chances that could result in your baby being hurt.

For this reason, always have everything you need before you start changing baby. This will help you avoid making a quick dash to the drawer or sink in the middle of a diaper change. Lay everything out beforehand and make sure everything you need is within reach.

Ruth Nasimiyu – Mum of One Girl

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When changing a girl, be sure to wipe from front to back to avoid infection. Girls are more prone to infections than boys, so as soon as you notice she has soiled her diaper, change it immediately. Do it right away as leaving it on for too long might cause the poop to travel from the back to the front which could cause her to have an infection. Also, be sure to remove all urinary and poop residue as you change the diaper. Ensure she is completely cleaned up.

Christine Chege – Mum of Two; a Boy and a Girl

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Sometimes, despite every mother’s keen attempts to keep her baby away from diaper rash, it does happen unfortunately. Incase it happens, let the baby stay without a diaper for a while (I would lay my babies down on a water proof mat and let them play or rest there). I would also used a healing cream during such times.

Don’t be too quick to change the baby’s diaper. Give them a few minutes to finish their business before you change them. Many are the times I would quickly rush to change baby’s diaper as soon as I knew he had soiled it, only for me to put on a fresh diaper then be hit by a smell a few seconds later –turns out baby had not finished pooping!

Lastly, take time to teach the nanny or house girl how to change a diaper. Don’t assume that everybody automatically knows how to change a diaper. Assumptions don’t work when it comes to motherhood.

Emily Kinuthia – Mum of One Girl

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I prefer to use cotton wool and warm water to clean my daughter as opposed to wipes. This is because the cotton wool is much more gentle. Aside from that, wipes can be very cold on the baby, so warm water is always preferable.

The container you use for diaper changes should be cleaned daily with disinfectant. This you can do when cleaning the rest of baby’s bathing equipment. The container should be kept exclusively for diaper changes and should never be used for any other purpose –such as cleaning baby’s face. This is to avoid infection. To make things easy, I differentiate baby’s containers by color so it’s harder to confuse them.

Joan Kiambati – Mum of One Boy

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When done changing the diaper, check that it is not too tight by ensuring that two fingers can comfortably fit between the belly button and the diaper. If your finger feels constricted, it could mean the diaper is too small for baby. The diaper should be snug on baby, not tight. You should not see deep red marks on baby’s skin. If this happens, adjust the fit of the diaper or get a size bigger.

Maureen Nganyi – Mum of One Girl

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When changing the diaper, using powder on my baby’s bottom didn’t work for me at all. I once used powder on her and it gave her some serious cuts on her thighs. So based on my experiences, I wouldn’t recommend powder use for diaper changes.

So there you have it. Some helpful tips especially for new moms. Experience is always the best teacher indeed.

What are some additional diaper-changing tips  you would like to offer fellow moms –especially first time moms? Feel free to share in the comments section below.

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  • – 4 dryness layers – that keep baby dry all night long
  • – Soft outer cover –to protect baby’s smooth and soft skin
  • – Baby lotion –to keep baby smelling fresh.

10 Steps to Take When Your Child Gets Lost

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Maryanne W. Waweru
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I recently wrote this post of How I Lost my Son in a Shopping Mall, and even though I lost him for just a few minutes, it was a long and harrowing experience that I would never wish on any parent.

Following that post, and from the feedback I received from fellow mums about similarly losing their kids, as well as those asking about what one should do in the event their child gets lost, I spoke to Maryana Munyendo of Simba-Safe Kenya on the issue. Simba-Safe Kenya is a personal safety education program for children. Today, Maryana shares with us 10 helpful steps that one can take to help find a missing child as quickly and as safely as possible.

1. Do your best to remain calm. People can help you easier when you are calm and remain so.

2. Find the nearest security officer or employee and explain that your child is missing. They will alert the management desk, who can then ensure that all exits are on heightened alert for the missing child.

3. Give the employee or officer a complete description of your child. This includes; name and nickname, age, height, weight, skin colour, clothing and special features like braces or spectacles. A recent photograph from your phone or wallet would also be very helpful.

4. Notify the nearest police station and fill out a police report with your contact details.

5. Spread the word to as many people as you know on text message that your child is missing, with centralized police contacts as an intermediary for messages.

6. Contact the media with information on your missing child. This should  be only after you have lodged a report with the police.

7. Inform your child’s teacher or school. Their reports of recent behavior can be helpful.

8. Lock down your child’s computer or mobile phone and wait for law enforcement to access it.

9. Use social media with a consistent information package/poster about your missing child that has centralized contacts.

10. Be good to yourself and others around you. Take care of your spouse and other children to reduce tension.

Helpful Resources

Simba-Safe Kenya

info@simbasafekenya.co.ke l @SimbasafeK l 0715 856 885

Centre for Missing Children Kenya

info@missingchildren.or.ke l @MissingKidsKE l 0733 225 235

Childline Kenya

info@childlinekenya.co.ke l 0727 637 076/0735 813 344

So there you go. Hope this information helps!

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