For all parents across the world, starting solids for their baby is a process practised 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
How do I know if my Baby has a Food Allergy
When your baby starts solids, one of the chief concerns on your mind is likely to be: ‘Does my baby have a food allergy?’. Considering that more than one third of parents share the same suspicion, you are not alone! Food allergies mainly depend upon the child’s family history and your place of residence. For…Read More
1 year Baby Food chart
Is your baby 1 year old or already into toddlerhood this food chart for 1 year old baby will be perfect. By now you would have introduced almost everything to your little one. You will be more confident of your toddler’s feeding needs and his likes and dislikes. Though all these sound good, the soon…Read More
Indian Toddler Food Chart with Recipes 1
Most of the moms complain that they are their toddler is fussy and not eating well, it is natural that they are fussy, they are more interested what the world has in store for them and not on the same old broccoli we try to feed every other day 😉 Give them variety, new…Read More