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
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
7 Easy Ways to Help your Toddler Chew Food
Feeding kids can seem like a Herculean task at times. First Moms have to ensure that their babies don’t turn their mouths away when they see a spoon approaching. Then comes the point where they have to make sure the food that goes in doesn’t get spit out! Last but not least, is the part…Read More
Can I Give my Baby Nuts?
For all parents across the world, starting solids for their baby is a process practiced with extreme caution and rightly so! Little babies’ digestive systems are still developing and they need to begin with foods that are the easiest to digest. At this point, a lot of confusion persists about what can be introduced at…Read More
Why Homemade Food Mixes are better than Commercial Cerelac for Babies
Ever since the huge brouhaha over the Maggi noodles controversy, people have begun to think twice before buying anything that comes in a packet. One reason the instant noodles controversy became such a big issue was that it was such a common snack among kids. But this isn’t the first time that a product targeted…Read More
Can I give my Baby Cheese, Paneer or Cottage Cheese?
Moms of infants are fine till they hit the 6 month milestone – and then the confusion begins!! Moms’ questions about what to feed their babies and what to stay away from could fill a book! But all these questions are valid ones considering an infant’s digestive system grows rapidly till the age of one…Read More
Jaggery for Babies – Yes or No?
Ever since I wrote the post about why salt and sugar isn’t recommended for babies under one, many readers have asked me whether they can give their babies jaggery instead. It took around 3 months of research and discussions with several paediatricians and nutritionists to arrive at a conclusion. The final outcome was that well, nobody…Read More
When Can I Give my Baby Meat and Fish?
There’s a lot of advice on weaning all over the internet, but most of them deal with vegetarian food or food from plant sources. If you’re a family who eats eggs, fish and meat, you’ve probably wondered, ‘When can I give my baby meat and fish?’ You’re likely to have heard about the benefits of iron from…Read More
Indian Toddler Food Chart with Recipes 2
Once your toddler crosses his first birthday, the general consensus is that he should be able to eat everything that the rest of the family eats. But as Moms, we know that this is easier said than done! Getting toddlers interested in regular family meals is a challenge in itself. They seem to be ready…Read More
Can I Give my Baby Water?
Caring for an infant is not easy, and new parents find themselves questioning their every move. Can my baby wear that? Is it okay for her to sleep like this? Can she eat that? And one question that is extremely common during summers is this: ‘Can I give my baby water?’. Water is the elixir of…Read More
