What is Jaundice? "Our baby has jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes caused by too much bilirubin (a yellow pigment produced during normal breakdown of red blood cells) in the blood," Bunso said matter-of-factly. He never forgot what he learned in...
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MOMI RECOMMENDS| Babycuddle bed for your newborn
From the moment our baby is born, there is this urge to just cuddle him anytime of the day. And despite my mother’s warning not to carry him often, I still do. I can't resist putting my face near his and smell his tiny lips. Nor can't I stop myself from rocking...
MOMI THANKS| Behind a successful woman is a tribe of other successful women, who have her back
Behind a successful woman is a tribe of other successful women, who have her back. Again, this proves me right. I finally gave birth to our fifth boy through Cesarean Section last July 19. And though we've anticipated his coming, we were somehow left off guard about...
MOMI APPROVES | homemade baby food
I am grateful that I was given the chance to be a mother to an infant the fourth time. With my first three boys, I depended on my yaya to look after them. Though I've given my best to be a mother, I know there were many things I wasn't able to give them still - time...
MOMI BAKES| Banana-filled Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our 23-month old boy loves to eat. He specifically loves fruits, cookies, and chocolates. So one Sunday afternoon, I thought of baking a cookie with bananas and chocolates on them. Also, we got boxes of Nestle Cerelac Brown Rice and Milk Dry Cereals and he just...
MOMI LEARNS| playing has valued lessons
Playing is an occupation of almost any child. And sometimes for any average tyke, it is far more important than eating or sleeping. If before I looked at playing as a way to waste time, having my own kids taught me that playing has valued lessons to impart as well. From counting to jumping to discovering their interests and self to preparing them for the life ahead, playing helps a child discovers his potential and builds his character.
