What is sudden infant death syndrome?
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is also known as cot/crib death. As per the name, it is a sudden unexplained death of a child under 1 year of age with no explainable reasons after a thorough biopsy. SIDS is more likely to occur between 2 to 4 months of infants. SIDS is more prevalent in boys. […]
February 22 2020
How to deal with a child throwing tantrums?
Like adults, children also start exploring their behavior at different ages. But like adults, children don’t have words to express their emotions; they are just discovering different ways of behavior in order to influence people. So tantrums are just a method of expressing feelings for children, all we need to do is try and understand […]
February 14 2020
What should I answer my child when she/he asks how she was born?
● To your 2-3 years old child, you can say that babies come from the hospital. They are just curious. Focus on the love and they don’t have to be told about sex. ● To your 3-4 years old child, you can show them seeds in the soil and how they grow, and tell them […]
February 7 2020
What effects does colostrum powder have on a baby?
The first yellow milk(fluid) produced in breasts is called colostrum. It is the first stage of breast milk production. Colostrum is thicker than your usual breast milk. Colostrum/yellow milk lasts until the transitional phase or mature milk is produced i.e. till second or fifth day after the birth. Colostrum is like a child’s first immunisation, […]
February 4 2020
What diet plan should be followed for a 6 month old baby?
After 6 months, the child can now be introduced to semi-solids and solids. *Breast milk or formula *Pureed or strained fruits (banana, pears, applesauce, peaches, avocado) *Pureed or strained vegetables (well-cooked carrots, squash, sweet-potato) *Pureed meat *Pureed tofu *Small amounts of unsweetened yogurt (no cow’s milk until age 1) *Pureed legumes (black beans, chickpeas, black-eyed […]
January 23 2020
How to balance work and childcare?
Balancing work and childcare is often overwhelming. While there is no ideal solution to this problem, here are some tips that can help you strike the right balance between work and childcare: Take good care of yourself. When you are tired and stretched, it gets difficult to manage both work and home. Have some ‘me […]
January 16 2020
