A mother’s review of Audible by Amazon
I greatly encourage my daughter's love for all types of books. Her eyes light up in the presence of tomes, and it reminds me of the joy I experienced reading during my childhood. However, there's [...]
How to tackle your baby’s teething
When my baby was almost four months of age, he became quite fascinated with my finger. Or, to be more specific, chewing his way across the length of my index digit. He’d grab it with [...]
How to care for your baby’s umbilical cord stump
It may not be an event to which most new mothers pay attention. After all, they’re exhausted from the sheer act of bringing a new life into the world. But the severing of the joined [...]
Mosquito repelling applications that are safe for your child
As a mom, one of my worst nightmares come true is the appearance of a tell-tale bite mark on my child’s delicate skin. Nothing makes me see red more than those pests getting their stings [...]
Homegrown skincare brands that work magic on your skin
Once your baby is born, your life gets chaotic in a way you never knew before. Your days blur into an endless carousel of diaper changes, burps and constant fretting—the focus of your universe shifts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]