Baby Learning
Baby Fun
Baby names: The 5 dos and don’ts
“What’s in a name?’” say many. The truth – a name is a big deal! It is the first step towards becoming a unique individual. In a world where animals and even vehicles are ” christened” by many, a person indeed has a right to do so too. The most challenging of the naming processes […]
Baby food
Baby care
Healthy food for the lactating new mother
Insufficient breastmilk has been a concern for many yet-to-be mothers. Most often, it is the need to initiate the baby to formula feeds or any such supplements that leaves them worried and confused. Interestingly, 90% of the mothers, in the present era, ensure that their babies are solely breastfed until he or she turns seven-months-old. […]
newborn
Baby care
Caring for your premature baby: Expert guidelines.
Babies born before 37 weeks of gestation are considered preterm or premature and are vulnerable to many complications due to the physical and physiological immaturity. Parents often find it difficult to care for the “preemies” due to various reasons. These babies are often unusually small and have specific nutritional and developmental needs. Why do premature […]
Baby food
Baby care
Complementary food for your baby: 7 guiding principles
Most parents are often puzzled by the various aspects of baby food. Questions related to the introduction of semi-solids, solids or even a combination of both have been some of the most common concerns. According to Amrita Desai, a child nutrition expert, your baby should be given the appropriate quantity of different foodstuffs at each […]
#100daychallenge
Baby Fun
The #100daychallenge – Over 50 names for your baby girl
Our #100daychallenge has resulted in a special collection of names for your precious little baby princess. Take a look at the many names for a baby girl, presented as part of the Aim for the Name challenge. All names with the letter A Aradhana 5. Anupama Aswathi Ashwika Arathi E for… Enayat […]
Baby food
Baby care
Food for infants: The homemade miracle grain
Did you know that some food for your infants is, in a sense, part of grandma’s kitchen recipe list? Child nutrition expert, Nidhi Mehta, explains how certain grains and pulses can be further enriched to assure your child of a healthy growth pattern. She says: Amylase Rich Food or ARF is a good complementary food […]
#100daychallenge
Baby Fun
#100daychallenge – Over 50 names for your baby boy
It has been 50 days! And the #100daychallenge has become more exciting! Take a look at the many names for a prince, presented as part of the Aim for the Name challenge. All names with the letter A Aarav Aarush Atharv Adithya Arnav Aakash The Big B Bhavin […]
Baby diapers
Baby products
Decathlon’s baby swimming pants: My baby’s best buddy
It’s the summer and there is no better place to be than in a body of water. I love swimming, snorkeling or merely lying afloat in the water. It not only cools the body but also rejuvenates the inner soul. Funny enough, my little toddler son is ‘addicted’ to water as well. Now, that is […]
Breast-feeding
Baby care
The breastmilk checklist: Things to know
Ayurveda elaborates on a unique yet scientific set of facts surrounding breastmilk. The scriptures present several details regarding the formation of breast milk, ejection and the quality of breastmilk. Breastmilk – quick facts The Ayurvedic texts state that the production of breastmilk takes place only three days after the woman delivers her baby. Until then, […]
preconception
Baby care
Preconception care – the Dos and the Don’ts
Prenatal care is not only the responsibility of the pregnant mother but also of the entire family. This support system plays a crucial role in assuring the healthy lives of both the mother and baby. It is, hence, important, that the care and supervision are also provided during the preconception period as well. Why is […]