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
Importance of celebrating your baby’s milestones with traditional customs
The 21st century is a wonderful time to raise babies. Modern medicine has made enough advances to ensure our kids’ have healthy childhoods (bye, bye chickenpox, we won’t miss you). Education has evolved to include [...]
13 exciting birthday gift options for kids
The night before his birthday, my son went to bed an hour earlier because he couldn’t wait for his big day to arrive. There was so much to look forward to… birthday wishes, chocolate cake, [...]
13 awesome return gifts options for a child’s birthday party
When I attended birthday parties as a child, I knew it was time to leave when the hostess started handing out return gifts to take away. It was the perfect punctuation point to sign off [...]
Baby ear piercing: What you need to know
My daughter was 29 days old when I took her to get her ears pierced. Throughout the entire car ride, I was filled with trepidation. I second guessed my decision of ear piercing to [...]
Summer fun under Rs 100 – Activities for kids in Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad & Bangalore
The signs of successful summer vacation: Exploring new things ✔ Connecting with nature ✔ Having a fabulous time together as a family ✔ Accomplishing all of the above on a budget of Rs 100 per [...]
The DOs and DON’Ts of travelling with a baby
A week before I have to travel with my baby, an army of butterflies erupts in my stomach. 3 days to d-day, and crippling panic sets in. The night before the travel, I find [...]
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Confessions of a working mother: Balancing work & home life like a pro
Samidha is the founder of BrandStudio, a Pune based Brand management company. She started her entrepreneurship journey 3 years ago. Before her venture, she worked for 16 years in Marketing, Sales, Brand Building and Communication [...]
13 awesome return gifts options for a child’s birthday party
When I attended birthday parties as a child, I knew it was time to leave when the hostess started handing out return gifts to take away. It was the perfect punctuation point to sign off [...]
Shatavari – A useful Ayurvedic supplement to boost lactation
During pregnancy, my sister-in-law gave me her copy of "Garbha Sanskar" book by Balaji Tambe. While I scanned through a few of the pages, a topic of "shatavari" caught my attention. I had never heard [...]