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
106 Baby Finger Food Recipes / Baby Led Weaning Recipes
Weaning your baby is a major milestone for both Mom and baby. Baby is entering the world of real food, and Mom is slowly backing off as her sole food provider!! Weaning in most places follows nearly the same pattern – starting with smooth purees, to textured mashes and then on to finger foods as…Read More
Carrot Beetroot Soup for Babies
In most Indian homes, the preferred choice for a baby’s first food is some kind of cereal, usually white rice. While grains are certainly a great first food, root vegetables come a close second. Root vegetables include potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips and beets. They’re naturally sweet, easy to cook and puree and rarely cause allergies….Read More
25+ Fruit Finger Food Recipes For Babies & Toddlers
So with the Veggie Finger Food being a great hit with readers, posting this article little earlier than I intended. I have already discussed the signs of readiness for finger foods in the previous article, for those who have missed it, read below….. When do I know my baby is ready for Finger Foods? Babies usually…Read More