All you need is pancakes. Pancakes are all you need. ~ John Lennon Pancakes. What comes to mind when you think of pancakes? For me, it’s a stack of soft circles of yumminess, with something thick and sweet dripping from the top all the way to the bottom most pancake. And when you cut into…Read More
Tips to Encourage Self Feeding in Toddlers
With babies, nothing comes easy; every habit and every successful milestone is a result of someone’s effort. It could be you, your nanny, your spouse, the siblings or even strangers. These admirable traits you see in a child out there – they are cultivated. That’s why we celebrate milestones. There are some easily celebrated milestones,…Read More
3 Common Weaning Mistakes Moms Make
Needless to say, being a new mom is tricky at best. You have plenty of responsibilities and matters that need attending to. But at the end of the day, it’s an entirely rewarding experience that will leave you feeling happy and accomplished. As any Mom who has successfully fed her baby for the day will…Read More
10 Foods to Avoid for Babies under One Year
Moms across the world have a million questions about what to give their babies and what to avoid. But I think Indian Moms have it harder, especially when they find themselves at a crossroads – stuck between traditions and scientific advice. On one hand we have our mothers and grandmothers telling us to do what…Read More
8 Recipes and Tips for Cooking with Breast Milk or Formula
Practically every parenting magazine or article out there praise breast milk to the skies, and rightly so! What else can give your baby such complete nutrition, at the perfect temperature and in the perfect quantity? That’s right – nothing else! While breast milk is great when it’s had straight from the tap, the expressed version…Read More
25 Banana Recipes for Babies Under One Year
If you ask any Mom which fruit was her baby’s first, she’s very likely to say ‘Bananas’! This humble fruit is very common in India and nearly every household buys bananas on a weekly basis. But we tend to underestimate the health benefits of a banana, opting for exotic fruit like kiwi or peaches! Also,…Read More
14 Egg Recipes for Babies
You’ve probably heard of the popular ‘Sunday ho ya Monday, roz khao ande!’ advertisement by the National Egg Coordination Committee. The campaign was aimed towards encouraging people to eat more eggs, thereby improving their strength, immunity and overall health. As you can imagine, this is particularly important for babies, whose bodies grow at the speed of…Read More
Banana Coconut Oats Porridge
There’s no doubt that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. After 7-8 hours of no food, breakfast gives your body the ability to kick start your day, and when your breakfast is balanced and nutritious, you are in a good mood and focus on your day better. For children, a good breakfast has…Read More
50 Foods for Babies without Teeth
When your baby’s first little tooth erupts, it gives rise to mixed emotions. On one hand, there’s joy, because your little one is growing and on the other hand, there’s horror, if you’re still breastfeeding! For most babies, the first tooth makes an appearance anywhere from four months onward and some babies are even born…Read More
5 Creative ways to get Kids to eat Broccoli
One common scene played out in all homes with kids is the sight of the parent asking a child to eat his greens, while the little prince or princess turns up her nose at it!! It’s common knowledge that green vegetables are loaded with nutrients, but unfortunately, our kids don’t find that fascinating enough! One…Read More