Choosing the right bicycle for kids
If there were ever a photo-perfect moment in my son’s childhood, it would be when he confidently rode his new cycle without training wheels for the first time. His eyes lit up, his hair was [...]
The importance of delayed cord clamping
After approximately nine months of living comfortably in your uterus, your baby is ready to take her first step in the outside world. This highly momentous occasion is symbolised by cutting the umbilical cord after [...]
Calling all bored kids, here are the best board games
On his 7th birthday party, my son received a large pile of board games from all his friends. There were classic games from my childhood. And some new ones that were unknown to my generation. [...]
When you are trying to get pregnant after 40
I was 36 when I conceived my second child, four years after my first. I imagined the doctor’s visits would be a standard textbook. The same questions. The same check-ups. The same routine tests. How [...]
Hybrid Cloth Diapers – A step towards healthy diapering
Cloth diapering is an age-old tradition in India that we inherited from our mothers and mothers-in-law. Many generations have begun their parenting journey with traditional cloth diapers, popularly called langots. But like some childcare traditions, [...]
Diaper rash and how to deal with it
In my entire existence, I’ve come to realise that there’s nothing softer than a baby’s cute, little bottom. That incredibly flawless skin covering two perfectly moon-shaped mounds is a sight to behold. So imagine my [...]
Why Shatavari is every new mother’s best friend
When it comes to biology, women seem to have ended up with a raw deal. Our metabolism isn’t as strong as most men’s. We have to contend with menstrual cramps every month. Menopause brings with [...]
Autism – A detailed guide for Indian parents
At age one, my son was on track. Each developmental milestone had been diligently reached on time. When his cousin, who was three months older, started speaking fluently at two years, I waited with bated [...]
The top 8 diaper rash topical treatments in India
In our earlier post we explained the causes, as well as remedies, for diaper rash on your baby’s delicate bottom. While prevention may be the best option, there are over-the-counter diaper rash remedies that can [...]
Choose wisely – passive and active screen time for kids
These days, it feels like my family and I are living in a futuristic, dystopian society. We’re stuck inside. Playgrounds are shut. Roads are empty. And my kids are shackled to their screening devices like [...]