A daycare is virtually your baby's home away from home. The nurturing your baby gets at the daycare will influence his physical and emotional well being [1]. When I had set out to choose a [...]
Using a breast pump to express breast milk is a prevalent practice in the US. Especially amongst moms who plan to provide breast milk to their baby after going back to work. No doubt that most [...]
"There was never a child so lovely, but his mother was glad to get him to sleep" - Ralph W. Emerson's quote echoes the sentiment of any mother getting her infant to sleep. A bedtime [...]
Baby massage, a traditional Indian practice, is an integral part of infant care in many Indian households. Most doctors or caregivers promote baby massage, especially to a newborn. But there are diverse opinions about the [...]
Babies have a 'work-in-progress' immune system. Which unfortunately makes them susceptible to infections. Many fellow moms are often seeking home remedies for a cough or cold for babies. In this post, I am listing down [...]
Pregnancy and childbirth are a beautiful phase of a mother's life, isn't it? But this journey also takes a toll on our body. And breastfeeding a baby demands additional calories! From medical professionals to caregivers, [...]
What is a feeding pillow? A feeding pillow a.k.a. nursing pillow is a specially designed pillow to aid a mother during breastfeeding. A mother can wear it or snugly fit such a pillow around her [...]
Gassiness is common in infants Gas is almost synonymous with a newborn baby. Almost all babies experience gassiness (in varying degree), especially in the first 12-16 weeks after birth. But gas can cause some babies to [...]
"Food is the nourishment of the soul and body!" - Unknown (from Internet) Food is an integral part of my household. In fact, we happily spend a significant amount of our resources on planning, executing and relishing daily meals :-). [...]
The 2nd part of this post is about how the actual transition to solid happened till one year of age and the solids journey beyond that. To read about the 1st part of this post [...]
