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
Easy to make Aliv laddoo recipe
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 [...]
Quick and easy Ajwain water recipe for lactating mother
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 [...]
An Indian mother’s guide to express breast milk
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 [...]
Bedtime routine – How I established a bedtime routine for my baby
"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 [...]
A mother’s guide for baby massage
Baby massage, a traditional Indian practice, is an integral part of infant care in many Indian households. Most doctors or caregivers promote baby massage, especially to a newborn. But there are diverse opinions about the [...]
15 Effective home remedies for cold and cough in babies
Babies have a 'work-in-progress' immune system. Which unfortunately makes them susceptible to infections. Many fellow moms are often seeking home remedies for a cough or cold for babies. In this post, I am listing down [...]
Pregnancy
Parenting
Taking care of breasts while breast feeding
So your bundle of joy has arrived, and you are busy taking care of your new born. You may still be adjusting (or have already adjusted) to an "unpredictable" schedule around the baby. Many times, [...]
Is My Breast Milk Sufficient for My Baby?
"Breastfeeding is a gift that lasts a lifetime!" - Unknown Breast milk is considered as the wholesome first food for nourishment and development of newborn babies! Breast milk is known to protect a newborn from many preventable [...]
My Six Months Journey of Exclusive Breastfeeding
"Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth" - Pamela K. Wiggins. You may have heard from many sources that breast milk is considered to be the best source of nutrition for [...]