It’s fun to watch little babies try their first foods, isn’t it? The way they open their little mouths and the fun little expressions that come with it! After the initial stage of plain cereals and purees, it becomes time to move on to stage 2, with more complex dishes. This is when you will…Read More
Can I give my Baby Coconut?
For many people in the west and in other countries, coconut is considered a tropical food. However in India, coconut is part of our staple diet, especially in Kerala. We use coconut in many sweet and savory dishes, and pretty much can’t imagine a walk on the beach without sipping on some lovely coconut water….Read More
How to make Barley Cereal for Babies
There are several reasons Moms start weaning their babies with cereal, such as having a bland taste or having fewer chances to cause allergies. But most of us stick to rice and wheat, forgetting about the various other grains that are just as (or may be even more) nutritious! One such grain is barley, also…Read More
10 Reasons to go Organic Today: My story about going 100% Organic
Our food habits have come a long way from our parents’, more than we may even be aware of. We may still make our traditional family favorites, but haven’t there been times when you find that no matter how much you follow the recipe to the letter, it still doesn’t get that exact taste of your Grandma’s…Read More
Easy Homemade Ghee Recipe for Babies
I can still remember my childhood days when my Mom used to make ghee religiously every Saturday with the malai (milk cream) collected during the week. The fragrance of fresh ghee with roasted drumsticks leaves used to float around our house till evening – the thought of it makes me hungry! After I got married, I never made…Read More
Is gripe water REALLY safe for my baby?
If you’ve lived in India while growing up, you’re likely to be familiar with the ad for Woodward’s Gripe Water. In the ad, a mother of each generation claims to have soothed her baby’s colic and crying with gripe water – right from a great great grandmother to the mother of the currently crying baby…Read More
When Can I give my Baby Honey?
The birth of a baby is a cause of celebration in Indian households, and every family has its own set of special traditions for the occasion. One such ritual that is common among many households in India is the one of feeding babies honey. This topic has become highly controversial these days, with constant arguments…Read More
Can I give Biscuits to my Baby?
This is one of the most common questions I get from Moms, and the questions often come with the expectation of a positive response! In India, it is very common to feed babies biscuits and milk, and biscuits are also the most popular snacks given to toddlers. I still remember when I was weaning my son;…Read More
Milk Substitutes for Lactose Intolerance in Babies
Lactose Intolerance is a term that is tossed around a lot, but is in reality a much bigger problem than it may seem. This is a condition in which the body has a hard time digesting lactose, a natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. Lactose Intolerance in Babies There is an enzyme…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