You’re reading this article because you are either about to start or have just started your baby on solid food. Congratulations and welcome to this wonderful, exciting and sometimes frustrating new phase of parenting. It’s natural to have a lot of questions while starting the baby on solids. One question that we frequently encounter from…Read More
Speech Development in Babies – What’s Normal and What’s Not
Speech development in babies happens at each child’s own pace. Yet, knowing what’s normal and what’s not can help you identify any problem well in time. “It is a smile of a baby that makes life worth living.” Do you remember the first time you saw your baby smile at you? The way she looked…Read More
7 Tips for Photographing Babies and Toddlers
Baby pictures are a treasure, but getting good ones is quite a challenge! Here are 7 Tips for Photographing Babies to get cute pictures without the stress! The first smile, the first step, bath time – baby photos are treasures! As we grow older, they get more valuable in our eyes. Not just because of…Read More
10 Safety Tips When Traveling with Babies and Toddlers
If you’re someone who loves travelling, the thought of staying at home for several years till your child grows up can be akin to a nightmare! Besides, you want your child to become a globe trotter too, and that’s not going to be possible if your little one doesn’t get a taste of what’s out…Read More
Home Remedies for Dry Cough in Babies and Kids
No parent likes to see her child suffering from any illness, no matter how mild. And when it’s something like a dry, hacking cough, it can be even more distressing. Any kind of cough is hard on young children, but a dry cough is particularly irritating to the throat. Poor little babies can’t even tell…Read More
10 Winter Essentials for Babies and Toddlers
We’ve often heard of the term ‘winter wonderland’, and it often makes us think of snow covered peaks and fir trees. However, in India, winter can mean anything from snow fall to a blast of chilly air! Depending upon where you live in India, you may experience any kind of cool weather, with coastal areas…Read More
Your Guide to Traditional Indian Rituals for Newborns
We live in a country that has so many traditions it’s hard to keep count! With so many different languages, cultures, religions and geographies, it’s not really that surprising. Yet, there are many rituals that are common, especially when it comes to pregnancy and child care. For instance, nearly every culture or region has some…Read More
Sabudana Khichdi Recipe for Babies
Sago is an excellent first food for babies as it is easy to digest. Moreover, as it is high in calories, it is perfect to help babies gain weight. This Sabudana khichdi recipe for babies is a simple preparation in which soaked pearls of sago are stir fried with cooked vegetables and spices to create…Read More
What to Pack for Daycare (for Babies and Toddlers)
For most Moms, tackling the food problem is the biggest challenge when sending their child to daycare. Since we’ve already handled that problem for both babies and toddlers, let’s look at the next task – what to pack for daycare! With all the responsibilities Moms already have, the last thing they want is an empty…Read More
10 Steps for Weaning from a Bottle to a Sippy Cup
John F. Kennedy said, “Change is the law of life.” And no one knows this better than a parent!! No sooner have we gotten used to the breastfeeding routine that it’s time to introduce solids. Just as we get the hang of purees, it’s time to start finger foods! Change is a daily recurrence in…Read More