‘Stop Force-feeding Your Babies’ -Medical Expert, Dr. Bobby Egemba Tells New Mums, Recommends Excellent Alternative 

Dr. Bobby Egemba, a medical doctor identified as @aproko_doctor on X has shared a crucial advise to new parents on how to properly feed their infants.

In a very recent post, the prominent social media figure and healthcare expert shed light on a critical issue that has persisted in many African communities, namely the practice of force-feeding children.

This traditional approach involves placing the child on the parent’s lap and attempting to push substantial amounts of liquid food into the child’s mouth.

Dr Egemba’s understanding of the situation highlights the possible risks associated with such feeding practice.

He explained that force-feeding, especially in the positions in which babies are held during this practice, can inadvertently lead to food entering the child’s airways, a situation that poses a significant risk to the child’s health.

The food could accidentally be inhaled into the child’s lungs, which may result in choking or other respiratory issues.

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In response to this issue, Aproko doctor offered a sound piece of advice to new parents, emphasizing the need of taking their time when feeding their infants.

Additionally, Aproko doctor addressed another eye-opening and somewhat controversial topic in the past, revealing that a kitchen sponge can often harbor more germs than a toilet seat.

This statement was aimed at encouraging people to be more mindful of the cleanliness of their kitchen sponges. Many individuals tend to use kitchen sponges for extended periods without proper cleaning, which can lead to the accumulation of harmful bacteria.

To address this issue, Aproko doctor recommended using bleach or soaking the kitchen sponge in hot water to effectively remove some of the harmful bacteria that may have built up.

This advice highlighted the importance of maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, underlining the potential health risks associated with neglecting this aspect of household hygiene.