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Healthy Beginnings Podcast
An LF Media Production
Hosted by Dr. Edgar Kalimba—a pediatrician, researcher, and health system leader—Healthy Beginnings helps parents, caregivers, and curious listeners navigate health with clarity, not fear. He offers clear and evidence-based conversations about children’s health, family wellbeing, and the systems that shape our lives.
LF Media is a Rwanda-based podcast production company building Africa’s podcast network through world-class storytelling, production, and partnerships.
New episodes every week.
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Episodes
7 episodes
Picky Eaters: Why Your Child Won’t Eat (And What Actually Works)
My child refuses to eat. Is this normal?Fussy eating—also known as picky eating—is one of the most common concerns parents face. It can be frustrating, stressful, and sometimes worrying.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings
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Episode 7
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How to Wean Your Baby: When to Start & What Parents Get Wrong
When should you start weaning your baby—and how do you do it properly?Weaning is one of the biggest transitions in early childhood, and many parents feel unsure about when to begin, what foods to introduce, and how to do it safely.
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Episode 6
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40:30
Is It Too Soon to Give Your Baby Cow’s Milk? When It’s Safe Explained
When can I give my baby cow’s milk? It’s a common question—and getting it wrong can affect your child’s nutrition and health.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explains when it is safe to introduce cow’s mi...
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Episode 5
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30:04
I Chose Formula Feeding—Am I a Bad Mother? Breastfeeding vs Formula Explained
I’ve chosen to give my baby formula. Does that make me a bad mother? Few topics in parenting carry as much pressure, judgment, and confusion as feeding decisions.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explores ...
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Episode 4
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23:15
My Baby Won’t Stop Coughing — Should I Give Antibiotics?
My baby keeps coughing. Should I give antibiotics?It’s one of the most common questions parents ask when their child has a persistent cough.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explains what a cough in...
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Episode 3
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37:48
How Do You Know If Your Child Is Growing Properly? Child Growth & Development Explained
Is my child growing normally? It’s one of the most common—and most worrying—questions parents ask.In this episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explains how to understand your child’s growth beyond the chart. From hei...
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Episode 2
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35:24
What Is a Healthy Start for a Child? Early Childhood Health
Health decisions don’t start in hospitals—they start at home.In this first episode of Healthy Beginnings, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explores what a truly healthy start in life means for children and families. From early childhood develo...
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Episode 1
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