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
The pros and cons of the traditional weaning method
Is your baby ready to start solids? Congratulations! Your little one is growing up so quickly. This is cause for celebration, and many Indian communities even mark the occasion with an Annaprashan or feeding ceremony. [...]
How to introduce your breastfeeding baby to solid food
Of all the milestones your baby will go through, one of the most memorable ones is, undoubtedly, the first taste of solid food. After all, this is huge. Your baby is taking her first step [...]
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 [...]
Pregnancy
Why are protein, iron and calcium essential nutrients in pregnancy diet
In India, healthcare experts recommend a balanced, healthy diet rich in calcium, iron and protein during pregnancy. These and other essential nutrients in pregnancy diet are required for the baby as well as for the [...]
Packing Hospital Bag for Delivery
So you are nearing your 36th week of pregnancy, eagerly awaiting baby's arrival. If you are planning for a hospital birth, you would need to pack your 'hospital bag' (with labour and after birth essentials). [...]
Parenting
It takes a village to raise a child: Why you need a strong support system
As women, we are socially conditioned to believe we can do it all. Which is why, as mothers, we take on major challenges and push ourselves to our furthest limits. In most homes, women look [...]
Why you should plan for postpartum contraception
On my sixth-week, post-delivery check-up, my gynaecologist peered at me through her half-rimmed glasses and asked me if I wanted another baby soon. My mouth (literally) opened and shut a few times, as my sleep-deprived [...]
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 [...]