“Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.” – Pamela K. Wiggins Notice how the above quote talks about who’s first in line to benefit from breastfeeding – the Mom! Yes, with World Breastfeeding Week, everyone is talking about the benefits of breast milk – antibodies, immunity, bonding, warmth etc. etc….Read More
Home Remedies for Indigestion in Kids
When you have little kids at home, one of the roles you play is that of nurse/doctor – kids have so many complaints! The most common of these are probably related to tummy woes, caused by an upset stomach. Of these constipation and diarrhea get a lot of attention and advice, but there’s another tummy…Read More
10 Relaxing Yoga Poses for Busy Moms
Moms across the world have many common health challenges, depending upon which stage of motherhood they’re in. Postpartum Moms find that their body has changed, as has their posture. Nursing Moms often have achy necks and backs, while Moms of toddlers find that constant bending and lifting is taking a toll on their backs. Moms…Read More
10 Home Remedies for Prickly Heat in Babies and Kids
Summer in India means mangoes, ice creams, holidays and visits to grandparents’ and cousins’ homes. But summer in India also means humidity, being sweaty and a particularly annoying problem – prickly heat! Just as its name sounds, prickly heat can really take the fun out of your summer holidays by bothering you when all you…Read More
Potty Training 101: When to Start Potty Training
Babies are amazing creatures. Sure, they’re adorable and their smiles can melt the hardest hearts, but looking at the rate at which they grow during their first year, you have to admit they’re pretty incredible! Most babies follow a top-down pattern of development – head and neck muscles (3 months), hands and arms (6 months), torso…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
DIY Ayurvedic Oil for Cough and Cold in Babies
We’ve often heard of the saying ‘old is gold’, and one instance where I truly agree with this is when it comes to liquid gold – a herbal oil called ‘Velichenna’. This is a traditional homemade oil from Kerala and is used to get help babies and toddlers with cold and cough. As you can…Read More
13 Tips for Busy Moms to Stay Healthy
“Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort.” – Deborah Day When it comes to family health in India, the focus has traditionally been on the health of the man of the house and the children. According to the World…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
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