Your complete guide to vaccination in India
One of the things that blew me over as a new mother was the length of the vaccination chart. This list was almost as long as my just arrived newborn. Besides receiving vaccines at birth, my [...]
6 top baby massage oils for your little one
There was no sound more delightful to my ears than that of my happy baby gurgling during his daily oil massage. The gentle sweeping movements across his body were the highlights of his day, alongside [...]
Say no to screens! How to keep your child entertained when outdoors
So there we were. Two adults in a civilised restaurant desperate for hot food and a cool head. There they were. Two uncivilised kids running around as if they were being chased by an animated [...]
How to make a toxic, chemical free home for your child: Part Two
In the first part of our post, we discussed the various harsh chemicals that directly affect your baby and how you can deal with each of them. But there are some more hazardous substances we [...]
How to make a toxic, chemical free home for your child: Part One
At around six months of pregnancy, my nesting instincts kicked into overdrive. Suddenly, I was sweeping the house with a fine-tooth comb, and cleaning dark, neglected corners with a toothbrush. I ran out of detergent [...]
How positive reinforcement can make a difference to your child
A few years ago, my three-year-old son spent a calm hour in the afternoon with his crayons, colouring up a storm on paper. He then showed me his masterpiece, to which I smiled. After a minute [...]
Best baby carrier brands in India that make babywearing a breeze
My son was a chronic wriggler. He just couldn’t stay still. Holding him and walking was like trying to wrestle a thick, lumpy worm covered in jelly and powered by Duracell. He also hated strollers. [...]
How to select a school for your child (We’ve got a whole list!)
I had big plans to put my son in the same school I went to. Ex-students got preference, so it was an easy decision to make. Or so I thought. My son was a late [...]
Choosing the right school board for your child
There comes a (dreaded) time in every parent’s life, when they hear the words they’ve been waiting for. “School admissions are open.” Suddenly there is a frenzied dash of online applications, standing in long queues, [...]
Baby Mundan – Should you do it or not?
Mundan - to do it or not to do it for your baby? Are you bogged down by this question? I know many parents who are not keen to shave off their baby's hair [...]