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Emelda Otieno

Hello, I am Emelda from Nairobi, Kenya. They simply call me mama Lilly. A fun of long road trips and a very good cook, along with my mommy duties to a super active girl. She inspires and challenges me in equal measure, and that is how I get to share with you our journey of triumph as we grow and tag you along.

Insensitive Husband During Pregnancy – Reasons, Tips & Solutions

by Emelda Otieno
Insensitive Husband During Pregnancy - Reasons, Tips & Solutions

Most husbands find pregnancy a little bewildering, and not knowing what to do, they end up backing away instead of stepping up to support when their wife needs them the most. In his essay Psychology Today, Dr. Paul Joannides breaks down the psychology of …

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Castor Oil For Varicose Veins – 8 Possible Causes – Tips & Benefits

by Emelda Otieno
Castor Oil For Varicose Veins - Tips & Benefits

Experts are not sure why the walls of the veins stretch or why the valves become faulty leading to varicose veins, a common and in today’s day not considered a major medical condition, that is a nightmare for women who enjoy wearing short skirts and …

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How Can I Help My Toddler’s Hair Grow – Tips, Tricks & Solutions

by Emelda Otieno
How Can I Help My Toddler's Hair Grow - Tips, Tricks & Solutions

Many parents continually wonder why their toddler’s hair looks some type of way and oftentimes won’t grow. Many factors determine how your child’s hair will pun out, but genetics is the main culprit. Both parents determine the texture and color of your baby’s hair, …

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Baby Won’t Wake For Dream Feed – Should I Worry?

by Emelda Otieno
A mom is trying to feed her newborn baby at night, but the baby is not waking up for her dream feeding.

A new cuddly munchkin addition in the house means adjusting to her sleep time and, while at it, figuring out how you, mommy, could get enough rest while you care for that precious bundle. But if this bundle of joy is past the newborn …

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Will Using Two Languages To Communicate With Babies Confuse Them? – Myths, Tips & Advantages

by Emelda Otieno
A bilingual couple talking to their baby in different languages.

Being amongst the majority of parents raising a child in more than one language household, I have heard various myths and misconceptions about bilingualism. In my quest to unravel the truth, I’ve come to learn that more than half of the world’s population is …

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Recipes For Constipated Toddlers – Healthy, Easy, and Homemade

by Emelda Otieno
Recipes For Constipated Toddlers - Healthy, Easy, and Homemade

Constipation is not only uncomfortable and unhealthy for kids, but it can also set in motion terrible pooping habits. Even the smallest bout of constipation can mess with potty training invalidating all the time and hard work you have invested in training your tiny …

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Difference Between Huggies Snug And Dry And Little Snugglers – Things To Know

by Emelda Otieno
Difference Between Huggies Snug And Dry And Little Snugglers - Things To Know

The Huggies no baby unhugged program is what got me hooked to their brand of diapers. It felt like they cared for my baby and me, and when I found out about their rewards loyalty program that rewards me for every purchase (can be …

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Can Blueberries Cause Diaper Rash? – Causes, Preventive Measures & Treatment

by Emelda Otieno
Can Blueberries Cause Diaper Rash? - Causes, Preventive Measures & Treatment

While my daughter’s diaper rashes have never gotten to the point of peeling skin, the skin becomes irritated enough that it hurts her to wipe. She gets diaper rash from time to time when she gets diarrhea, and this usually occurs when she is …

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When Should My Baby Eat Finger Foods? – Baby Cues & Timing

by Emelda Otieno
When Should My Baby Eat Finger Foods? - Baby Cues & Timing

Chubby with a good appetite to boot, Lilly quickly transitioned from spoon-feeding to self-feeding, grabbing anything and everything in sight like lightning, my dinner steaks being her biggest casualties, and just with the same speed, gag on it. Ahh! Even though she put everything …

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When Will My Baby Fat Go Away?

by Emelda Otieno
When Will My Baby Fat Go Away?

Lilly is chubby! She has chunky thighs, chunky arms, and folds on her neck. Her cheeks are a story for another day. Trust me  I have heard more than a few passing comments about her weight. She simply looks like a mini sumo wrestler.  …

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