Anu Chi Aai is a platform for Indian parents to find answers to all questions and worries related to parenting and childcare!
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
CHILDCARE ARTICLES
First aid for burns in a child – A useful guide for parents
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 [...]
A mother’s journey of recovering from postpartum depression
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 [...]
First aid for baby choking – A useful guide for parents
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 [...]
First aid for choking child – A useful guide for parents
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 [...]
A dentist mother’s guide to baby dental care
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 [...]
15 points to consider when choosing a daycare for your baby
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 [...]
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Postnatal diet – An Indian breastfeeding mother’s diet after delivery
Pregnancy and childbirth are a beautiful phase of a mother's life, isn't it? But this journey also takes a toll on our body. And breastfeeding a baby demands additional calories! From medical professionals to caregivers, [...]
Feeding pillow – Is it a useful breastfeeding accessory?
What is a feeding pillow? A feeding pillow a.k.a. nursing pillow is a specially designed pillow to aid a mother during breastfeeding. A mother can wear it or snugly fit such a pillow around her [...]
Expressing breast milk – Is it necessary for breastfeeding?
Expressing breast milk is popular amongst breastfeeding moms in developed countries, especially the USA. For a lactating mother expressing breast milk can be beneficial for improving or sustaining lactation. However, expressing milk is not a [...]