Protecting your child from the Sun’s harmful UV radiation
One of the commonly overlooked parts of baby care in India is the protection of our young ones from the Sun. Well, they say 90% of urban Indian population is deficient in Vitamin D. [...]
Travelling with a baby – Should you buy a travel cooker?
There surely comes a moment in every mother’s life where she must face the inevitable: travelling long distance with her baby. Which presses an even bigger issue: what will the baby eat? Many mothers [...]
Scissoring is an acquired skill – How to help your child learn it
Anu had an obsessive-compulsive phase when she was around 20 months old: she insisted us on opening any package as soon as we received it (online shopping you see). I was surprised by Anu's fascination [...]
Calling all mothers, stop feeling guilty now!
As a mother of two, I always feel guilty I’m not doing enough. Are they eating properly? Do their shoes provide the right support? Are they hitting their milestones on time? It doesn’t matter [...]
What you need to know about baby acne
When my daughter L was only a few weeks old, my husband lovingly put her down for a nap, and then softly whispered in my ear, “Is she going through puberty already?” The reason [...]
Easy and healthy soup recipes your child will love
Most kids don’t like vegetables. My son is one of them. The sight of green, yellow or orange on his plate transforms my mild-mannered boy into a Marvel-style villain out to destroy all edible [...]
A fellow Indian mother’s guide to childcare in winter
Winter season brings about shorter days and there is a nip in the air. The aroma of hot chocolate permeates your senses. In a country like India, winter is cause for celebration. Bring out the woollen [...]
Motherhood diaries – Life lessons I learnt from my children
I have a theory about kids. They make brilliant teachers. If you pay keen attention, you’ll notice their natural tendencies makes up what we call ‘hero material’ (no fear of failure, focus, keen observation, [...]
Why Cloth Diapers – An Indian mother’s guide to cloth diapering
Cloth diapers are gradually (and rightfully) becoming popular amongst Indian parents. Last decade saw a spike in the use of disposable diapers, especially in urban India. However disposable diapers, due to use of chemicals, are [...]
Know Cloth Diapers – An Indian mother’s guide to cloth diapering
In this 2nd part of the three-part guest post, Sumana helps you decode what a cloth diaper is, the various types of cloth diapers and different accessories useful in the clothing diapering journey. At the [...]