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
How to make a toxic, chemical free home for your child: Part One
At around six months of pregnancy, my nesting instincts kicked into overdrive. Suddenly, I was sweeping the house with a fine-tooth comb, and cleaning dark, neglected corners with a toothbrush. I ran out of detergent [...]
How positive reinforcement can make a difference to your child
A few years ago, my three-year-old son spent a calm hour in the afternoon with his crayons, colouring up a storm on paper. He then showed me his masterpiece, to which I smiled. After a minute [...]
Best baby carrier brands in India that make babywearing a breeze
My son was a chronic wriggler. He just couldn’t stay still. Holding him and walking was like trying to wrestle a thick, lumpy worm covered in jelly and powered by Duracell. He also hated strollers. [...]
How to select a school for your child (We’ve got a whole list!)
I had big plans to put my son in the same school I went to. Ex-students got preference, so it was an easy decision to make. Or so I thought. My son was a late [...]
Choosing the right school board for your child
There comes a (dreaded) time in every parent’s life, when they hear the words they’ve been waiting for. “School admissions are open.” Suddenly there is a frenzied dash of online applications, standing in long queues, [...]
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 [...]
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Parenting
Child nutrition: Myths about healthy eating busted
There was a concerned mother who once moaned about her daughter’s lack of appetite at lunchtime. Apparently, the young child wouldn’t eat a bite of food no matter how much the mother pleaded. As [...]
How to make a baby sleep without breastfeeding
The first time my little baby boy fell asleep at my breast, I was delighted. This tiny, pink-bellied bundle giving off soft snores while I cuddle him was my definition of heaven. Gradually every [...]
Baby on board: The tips and tricks of travelling by flight
Travelling by airplane is an easy, quick and painless way to get to your destination. Unless you’re traveling with a baby. Then it’s fresh hell on wheels. The first time I took my son on [...]