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Motherhood is a life-changing experience. It is a constant, roller-coaster ride. Parenting entails a lot of learning, I remember being clueless about so many things. Like, what to eat during pregnancy, how to pack my hospital bag, how to pump and store excess breastmilk, what solids to start, and so on.

I was really fortunate to find the right people who lovingly guided me through the initial part of this journey with their invaluable experience and advice!

My mother – a treasure trove of traditional childcare wisdom
My prenatal teacher – a staunch promoter of minimum interventional delivery and exclusive breastfeeding
My doctor friends – demystifying anything related to childcare which requires medical expertise
My group of fellow moms – who trod the path a few months or years before me

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A mother’s review of Audible by Amazon

Baby Products, Kids Activities

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 a catch. I can re-read 'Room on the Broom' to my toddler only so many times before my left eye starts twitching in irritation. It's hard to express the same high level of enthusiasm after reading the same book seven times in a row. It is of those few times in motherhood I wished I could outsource the job while I sipped on a hot

How to tackle your baby’s teething

Childcare

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 his tiny fingers and then proceed to chomp till my skin shrivelled and pruned. Apparently he was teething, and the action offered some relief from the discomfort his gums were experiencing. He frequently reached out for things to chew, which can be quite disconcerting for a mother. After all, I couldn’t sanitise the pointy ends of a tabletop. Bottles, hairs combs, and books were all

Haldi doodh: The comeback health story of the century

Health

There is an ancient saying, ‘She who laughs last, laughs best’. ‘She’ being all our grandmothers and elders whose advice was shunted in favour of more modern, westernised health remedies. It took a health revolution in first world countries for us to realise the invaluable treasure chest of nutritional advice we possess at our fingertips. And now, it’s almost as if an invisible hand has whacked us on the head, as realisation dawns and we begin to appreciate the many benefits of the classic health drink, haldi doodh. Benefits of haldi doodh: As the Western world grew more health conscious, many millennials looked

Why your kids need sunglasses all year round

Baby Products

We live in a very sun-friendly country, where there’s no escaping the blaze of the afternoon sun even in the deepest of winter. While sunlight is essential for your well-being, Your child needs eye protection from harsh UV rays, especially when out in the sun for an extended time. A pair of well-fitted dark glasses will keep the glare out and allow your child to take in the world without squinting. The good news is, sunglasses are stylish accessories that most kids love to wear. So you won’t hear any ‘Do I have to?!’ when they’re asked to put them on.

How to care for your baby’s umbilical cord stump

Infant Care

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 umbilical cord is such a significant occasion in your maternal journey. It officially marks the end of your pregnancy and the start of motherhood. However, once the cut is made, your little one is left with a small stump that will take a few days before it falls off, leaving behind a belly button. The importance of the shared lifeline The cord connects the foetus to the

CHILDCARE ARTICLES

Using Cloth Diapers – An Indian mother’s guide to cloth diapering
Using Cloth Diapers – An Indian mother’s guide to cloth diapering

Using Cloth Diapers – An Indian mother’s guide to cloth diapering

Anu2019-12-05T14:44:17+05:30October 20th, 2018|Infant Care|

source: Superbottoms Family In the last part of this three parts guest post, Sumana simplifies how to build the cloth diapers stash and how to care for the diapers. In short, how one [...]

Hand, foot, and mouth disease – Everything you need to know about it

Team AnuChiAai2020-09-23T14:42:47+05:30October 5th, 2018|Childcare, Health|

When I heard from a parent in my daughter’s play-school that her child had contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD), alarm bells rang loudly inside my skull. Panic instantly set in. Do I need [...]

Traditional infant care practices which can be harmful for the baby

Team AnuChiAai2019-08-31T16:00:02+05:30September 24th, 2018|Childcare, Infant Care|

In India, new mothers get plenty of unsolicited advice on infant care. Family members, neighbours, birth attendants, house-help all have their two cents to share. Many of the traditional infant care practices are tried and [...]

How a mother’s emotional health affects her baby
How a mother’s emotional health affects her baby

How a mother’s emotional health affects her baby

Team AnuChiAai2020-06-21T15:41:42+05:30September 19th, 2018|Childcare, Health, Motherhood|

A new mother has to deal with round the clock demands of infant care. In the process, she is often sleep-deprived and fatigued. Infant care can be overwhelming at times. It is common to feel [...]

Cradle cap – Stop worrying about the scaly rash on your baby’s scalp
Cradle cap – Stop worrying about the scaly rash on your baby’s scalp

Cradle cap – Stop worrying about the scaly rash on your baby’s scalp

Team AnuChiAai2019-08-31T15:24:27+05:30August 28th, 2018|Childcare, Infant Care|

Are you worried that your infant has patchy/greasy scales on the scalp? Is its unusual yellowish/blackish colour bothering you? Worry not, your newborn may be having cradle cap - a common & usually harmless condition [...]

Wet bag – Have you bought this fantastic baby storage bag yet?
Wet bag – Have you bought this fantastic baby storage bag yet?

Wet bag – Have you bought this fantastic baby storage bag yet?

Team AnuChiAai2019-09-25T07:19:49+05:30August 14th, 2018|Infant Care|

Looking for a compact bag to store soiled diapers/wipes, swimwear, or an extra pair of clothes for your baby while outside? Well, your search ends at wet bags! A wet bag is a smartly crafted [...]

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Nutritious, yummy & easy traditional snacks for breastfeeding mothers

Team AnuChiAai2019-09-05T09:51:07+05:30September 9th, 2018|1 Comment

As a new mother are you experiencing hunger pangs, acidity, gassiness & feeling exhausted post delivery? These are common issues postpartum. Your body is recovering from childbirth & also in the constant milk production mode [...]

Easy and healthy baby food options while travelling

Team AnuChiAai2020-07-12T16:54:45+05:30September 3rd, 2018|0 Comments

Planning a trip with your baby? Whether it is a few hours of outing or a vacation, a mom’s holiday planning bloats with ‘What should I feed my baby while travelling?’ Fortunately, quite a few [...]

Baby blues & emotional upheavals postpartum

Team AnuChiAai2019-08-31T15:13:54+05:30August 23rd, 2018|0 Comments

Childbirth brings with it a lot of hard work and sacrifice. Physical exhaustion is inevitable due to round-the-clock infant care, on-demand breastfeeding, sleep deprivation, etc.. Emotional draining happens due to sudden and 180-degree change in [...]