Babies love to explore things around them. Their curiosity can bring them in contact with hot liquids, hot surfaces or sources of heat causing burning or scalding. Be prepared to administer first aid for burns [...]
Postpartum depression, a type of mood disorder, is common but often ignored/undetected condition in females post delivery. Ignorance about PPD is prevalent. Also, it has a social stigma attached to it. This guest post is [...]
Babies, as they grow, explore the world around them. Many a time this exploration means putting things in the mouth. If your child, less than 1-year-old, chokes on any solid item (item stuck in the [...]
A child above 1 year of age, if he chokes on a solid item, may not be able to speak or cough or breathe. If you suspect your child is choking, ask if he is [...]
Baby dental care is an essential aspect of infant care. A proper baby dental care routine can lay the right foundation for the future oral health of your child. This post, contributed by Dr Dwiti [...]
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 [...]
On Anu's naming ceremony (12th day after her birth), a friend's mom gave me homemade Aliv (garden cress seeds) laddoo. I loved them (I am a laddoo person you see :-)). My mom was happy [...]
Traditionally in India mothers recovering from childbirth drank 'Ajwain paani' aka Ajwain water regularly. It helps to prevent bloating and flatulence as well as boost lactation. It is believed that if a lactating mother consumes [...]
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 [...]
