Category: Raising Healthy Global Kids
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Diarrhea or “Runny Stomach” as said in Malawian English
Diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration in children. Use ORS to keep your child hydrated.
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Seat Belts Save Lives
Buckle up every age, every seat, every time- especially in Africa!
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Complementary Feeds
At 6 months of age babies need complementary feeds to keep up with their growing needs. These 10 basic nutrition principles from the World Health Organization apply to every child in the world, no matter the resources.
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When Grandparents live on the other side of the world: 10 Tips for Nurturing the Relationship
With intentionality and technology your kids can have a close relationship with grandparents even though they live on the other side of the world.
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Where to Buy Childhood Vaccines in Malawi
Vaccines available in Malawi.
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Immunizations or “Jabs” as said in British English
Malawian moms know how important it is to immunize their children.
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Breastfeeding
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months is the best way to address malnutrition.
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Fever
In many African languages the word for “fever” and “malaria” are the same. If your child has a fever in Malawi, your first thought should be, “Does my child have malaria?” The good news is that malaria testing is readily available and only requires a simple fingerstick. The two types of malaria tests are: MRDT (malaria rapid diagnostic test)– this…
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