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Kid Nutrition

What is trans fat? Why do you need to stop giving that to your child?

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Trans fat for kids

Trans fats are becoming a serious concern in dietary consumption and are something which everyone should be avoided by all means. Trans fat is quite different from normal fats as it is said to have worse effects on our health. Trans fats are a variety of unsaturated fatty acids which occur in nature as well […]

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8 Must-Eat Nutrients for Your Child
Eat Nutrients for Your Child

When it comes to childhood growth,  the consideration of each nutrient and the role it plays in the diet is essential. If you are aware of the requirements and in ... READ MORE

7 Signs It’s Time to Wean Your Baby from Breast or Bottle
breastfeed to bottle

Weaning is the process through which newborn transitions from breast milk to other sources of nutrition. Weaning your baby is a process that requires both you and your baby to ... READ MORE

Vegetables: encouraging kids to eat veggies
Eating Veggie with kids

Being a parent can be a tough job at times. It is a job that requires your attention 24x7 and dedication. If you are wondering why vegetables are important, then ... READ MORE

Put The Rainbow On Your Plate – Here’s How!
Rainbow Plate Food for kids

You might have heard your pediatrician suggest a rainbow plate for your toddler. A rainbow plate is essentially and helpful especially if your toddler is a picky eater and doesn’t ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy & Parenting QA

How Much Vitamin D Should You Take When Pregnant?

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Vitamin D Should You Take When Pregnant

Vitamin D is very important and is a requirement for all. It helps us in the process of absorbing calcium and phosphate in our bodies. Vitamin D is even more important if you are pregnant. It not only helps you to absorb calcium and phosphate but also makes sure that your baby’s bones, teeth, heart, […]

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Is bleeding during pregnancy ok?
bleeding during pregnancy

Pregnancy is the most special feeling but even the slightest change in the body makes pregnant women doubt the safety of their babies. Bleeding during pregnancy is one such thing. ... READ MORE

Can I take green chili/ red chili during pregnancy?
Pregnancy chilli

Good news for women who like to crunch down on some chilies with every meal, pregnancy won't force you to eat bland food. Eating green or red chili with your ... READ MORE

Is it Safe to Use Steam When Pregnant?
steam during pregnancy

Pregnancy comes with a long list of dos and don'ts. While most pregnant women consult their doctors about every little query they have, the internet is also a trusted place ... READ MORE

Can breastfeeding woman have citrus fruits?
breastfeeding woman have citrus fruits

Taking a well-balanced diet during breastfeeding days is essential for both mother and the newborn. A diet rich in essential nutrients helps in the mothers' speedy recovery and the baby's ... READ MORE

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Kid Nutrition

10 Reasons Why Eggs Are the Healthiest Food on the Planet

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Super Food Egg

Proteins are an important part of our diet no matter what our age is. It provides us with energy and other nutritional requirements, and that is why the incorporation of an adequate amount of proteins into our diet is very crucial. Especially in a kid’s diet plan, incorporating proteins are a must. Children, while growing […]

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Importance of Weaning Your Baby at the Right Time
Weaning Your Baby

Weaning is the process of introducing solid foods to a baby and transitioning them away from a diet of exclusively breast milk or formula. Weaning is an important milestone in ... READ MORE

What are the health benefits of vitamin D?
Vitamin D benefits and deficiency

Vitamin D is the essential source for building strong bones and preventing rickets disease, which causes the softening of the bones. This vitamin has a pivotal role in the development ... READ MORE

Cow Milk Vs Buffalo Milk – What Should Be Done And How?
Cow Milk Vs Buffalo Milk

If you are a new mother and are wondering how to initiate the weaning procedure of your baby, then you might want to know the comparison of cow milk VS ... READ MORE

Importance of Nutrition During the Infancy and Toddler-Hood Period
nutrition infancy and toddler

The infancy and toddler-hood period is a critical stage of development for children, and proper nutrition during this period is essential for optimal growth and development. Infants and toddlers require ... READ MORE

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Weaning

How much food should I give my baby while Weaning?

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Weaning Quantity food

Any kind of change around your baby could be scary, be it the first time the baby sat up or the first time you are trying to feed the baby solid foods. Feeding your baby solid food is also known as weaning or complementary feeding. Most new mothers start practicing weaning their babies after they […]

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Is your baby ready for Weaning? Follow this 10 checklist.
Weaning Kids

Becoming a parent for the first time is both thrilling and scary. You would want to know everything about your baby without hurting him or her.  If your baby is ... READ MORE

I Am Scared About Choking And Allergies While Weaning. What Should I Do?
Weaning Kids allergy

When you are preparing for weaning your baby, it is both daunting and exciting. Allergies are a big concern during the initial weaning phase. How to identify what foods are ... READ MORE

Parenting tips: 7 questions you should ask about weaning your baby
Weaning Kids

Confused about when to stop breastfeeding your baby and whether or not your baby is weaning? New mothers undergo a lot of tension when it comes to their newborn babies ... READ MORE

How to feed Newborn baby?
feed newborn baby

Feeding a newborn baby can be both exciting and daunting for new parents. Proper nutrition is essential for a baby's growth and development, and there are a few options available ... READ MORE

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Weaning

A 10 Step Guide To Weaning Your Baby

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Weaning Your Baby

There are no set of rules or guidelines to initiate weaning your baby, but there are some recommendations that have proven to be scientifically useful. This article has been taken from studies that were conducted by several lactation consultants and developmental experts on how you can make your baby ready for weaning. Babies and surprises […]

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Top 100 Babies Weaning Food In India
Weaning Food

if you have started weaning your baby or thinking to start the weaning process then this article should help you to go about it. but before we get onto the ... READ MORE

How much food should I give my baby while Weaning?
Weaning Quantity food

Any kind of change around your baby could be scary, be it the first time the baby sat up or the first time you are trying to feed the baby ... READ MORE

Parenting tips: 7 questions you should ask about weaning your baby
Weaning Kids

Confused about when to stop breastfeeding your baby and whether or not your baby is weaning? New mothers undergo a lot of tension when it comes to their newborn babies ... READ MORE

Is your baby ready for Weaning? Follow this 10 checklist.
Weaning Kids

Becoming a parent for the first time is both thrilling and scary. You would want to know everything about your baby without hurting him or her.  If your baby is ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Parenting QA

Why Do Your Ankles Swell Up?

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Ankles Swell Up

Women who are well into their pregnancy feel their feet becoming ugly because the ankles and feet get swollen over time. Often it increases with time but there are ways pregnant women could reduce it through simple ways. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information about swollen ankles during pregnancy. Why do […]

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Constipation during pregnancy – What to do about it?
Pregnancy

Pregnancy causes several changes in your body. In such a situation, constipation is common during pregnancy for many different reasons. Often, it is one of the symptoms of pregnancy for ... READ MORE

Can I Give My Child Paracetamol?
Paracetamol for Children

Children suffer from headaches or fever occasionally. Paracetamol is a very popular painkiller / antipyretic, used worldwide to get instant relief from internal or external pain. This drug is available ... READ MORE

Top 10 ways to reduce heart burn during pregnancy
heartburn during pregnancy

From the moment a woman hears the merry news of having a baby, her life is changed forever. For the next nine months, she experiences joy, pain, irritation, and so ... READ MORE

5 Signs of Infertility That You Should Never Ignore
5 Signs of Infertility That You Should Never Ignore

Introduction: When trying to conceive, many couples are hopeful and excited about the journey ahead. However, for some, the process may not be as smooth as expected. Infertility is a ... READ MORE

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Baby, Pregnancy & Parenting QA

Do Babies Dream?

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do babies dream

If you have ever observed your little one sleeping, you might have seen him twitching or smiling broadly in his sleep. This is a source of great wonder and curiosity for every parent. Babies with their tiny bodies and round heads may not be able to conjure up visually vivid yet confusing dreams like an […]

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The Importance of Vitamin D Supplements for Children: Insights from a Pediatrician with 15 Years of Experience
Vitamin D Supplements

As a seasoned pediatrician with over 15 years of experience, I have witnessed the critical role that proper nutrition plays in the growth and development of children. Among the essential ... READ MORE

Why Might You Not Have Morning Sickness?
morning sickness during pregnancy

If you started the journey of pregnancy without having to vomit or have an aversion to strong smells, then you have been blessed. Most women have morning sickness to some ... READ MORE

When do you stop feeling sick during pregnancy?
Feeling Sick in Pregnancy

The journey of pregnancy is quite adventurous. It is a beautiful phase of a women's life, but it has its problems. Morning sickness is one of the major problems faced ... READ MORE

Selecting the Perfect Bath Products for Your Little Ones
kids bathing products

Introduction:   When it comes to caring for our little ones, choosing the right bath products is essential for their delicate skin. Understanding the ingredients in these products is crucial ... READ MORE

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Weaning

Parenting tips: 7 questions you should ask about weaning your baby

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Weaning Kids

Confused about when to stop breastfeeding your baby and whether or not your baby is weaning? New mothers undergo a lot of tension when it comes to their newborn babies and they do not want to risk anything. So if you are also a new mother then here are 7 questions answered which have been […]

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I Am Scared About Choking And Allergies While Weaning. What Should I Do?
Weaning Kids allergy

When you are preparing for weaning your baby, it is both daunting and exciting. Allergies are a big concern during the initial weaning phase. How to identify what foods are ... READ MORE

Want To Stop Breastfeeding After Weaning, 10 Things You Should Know
Breastfeeding

If you have started weaning your baby but are still unable to stop breastfeeding completely then it's alright. Every experience with your newborn baby can be both thrilling yet daunting. ... READ MORE

What Are Different Food Groups I Need To Keep In Mind While Weaning!
Baby weaning food

The transition from breastfeeding to solid foods is called weaning. The majority of babies undergo weaning around the age of six months. What is the right time to start weaning ... READ MORE

Early Weaning From Breastfeeding: Causes and Prevention
Early weaning breastfeeding

If you are not yet aware of the phrase weaning from breastfeeding then it means your baby is going to start relying on your breast milk lesser and lesser. Instead, ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Parenting QA

Belly Button Pains During Pregnancy

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Belly Button Pain

The majority of pregnant women experience belly button pains during the second and third trimesters of their pregnancies. If you are wondering what the belly button is then it is an attachment point for the placenta in the womb inside the uterus. Generally, belly button pains are harmless and go away as soon as you […]

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10 Things That Might Surprise You About Being Pregnant
Pregnancy facts

Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful journeys in a woman's life, but this journey comes with many surprises. The surprises may be the same for some women and vary ... READ MORE

Can You Dye Your Hair When Pregnant? Risks And Precautions
Dye Your Hair When Pregnant

Pregnancy might make you feel as if you're out of your body. As your baby grows, your body will undergo numerous changes. You'll gain weight and have uncontrollable food cravings. ... READ MORE

Ovulation tests available in the market- Pros and Cons.
Ovulation tests available in the market

Ovulation tests available in the market- Pros and Cons. Do you know, globally, approximately 15% to 25% of couples could not bear a child even after attempting to conceive for ... READ MORE

Pregnancy Diet: How to eat healthy food and prevent excess weight gain during pregnancy
healthy food tips during pregnancy

Women undergo many changes during pregnancy; it is customary to gain weight because you are carrying a child in your womb. However, excess weight gain is not good for the ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Parenting QA

Can I take green chili/ red chili during pregnancy?

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Pregnancy chilli

Good news for women who like to crunch down on some chilies with every meal, pregnancy won’t force you to eat bland food. Eating green or red chili with your meal or even incorporating the chilies while cooking won’t harm you or your unborn baby in any way. This guide will help you with everything […]

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What foods should you eat more of during pregnancy?
What to eat while pregnant

Pregnancy cravings call in for some quick snacks but it is beneficial if pregnant women can make that snack healthy not only for the babies but also for them. This ... READ MORE

Pfizer Starts COVID Vaccine Trials In Pregnant Women
COVID Vaccine Trials In Pregnant Women

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have launched clinical trials to study the safety and effectiveness of its coronavirus vaccine on pregnant women. In a news release, Pfizer said “the first participants ... READ MORE

5 WAYS TO DEAL WITH HEARTBURN DURING PREGNANCY.
HEARTBURN DURING PREGNANCY.

As the name implies, heartburn is a painful feeling in your chest—but it has nothing to do with your heart. It occurs as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the muscle ... READ MORE

Announcing Pregnancy: These Are The 15 Best Ways To Do That
Announcing Pregnancy

Announcing Pregnancy There are so many creative ways of telling them about your pregnancy. It can be a simple reveal or personalized. Here are some memorable ways to do it. ... READ MORE

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Kid Nutrition

Put The Rainbow On Your Plate – Here’s How!

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Rainbow Plate Food for kids

You might have heard your pediatrician suggest a rainbow plate for your toddler. A rainbow plate is essentially and helpful especially if your toddler is a picky eater and doesn’t get enough nutrition throughout the day due to this fussiness. There are a lot of reasons why you should think of eating the behind. In […]

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What are the health benefits of vitamin D?
Vitamin D benefits and deficiency

Vitamin D is the essential source for building strong bones and preventing rickets disease, which causes the softening of the bones. This vitamin has a pivotal role in the development ... READ MORE

8 Must-Eat Nutrients for Your Child
Eat Nutrients for Your Child

When it comes to childhood growth,  the consideration of each nutrient and the role it plays in the diet is essential. If you are aware of the requirements and in ... READ MORE

What is trans fat? Why do you need to stop giving that to your child?
Trans fat for kids

Trans fats are becoming a serious concern in dietary consumption and are something which everyone should be avoided by all means. Trans fat is quite different from normal fats as ... READ MORE

Vegetables: encouraging kids to eat veggies
Eating Veggie with kids

Being a parent can be a tough job at times. It is a job that requires your attention 24x7 and dedication. If you are wondering why vegetables are important, then ... READ MORE

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Baby, New Born & Infants

Are Babies Color Blind?

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Babies color blind

New-born babies are like a book of mysteries. Their functionality, bodily metabolisms, psychological learning can be vastly different from a full-grown adult. This makes them all the more intriguing and fascinating for the parents. “Can they see color?”, is a question that arises in the minds of several new parents over and over again during […]

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Essential Tips for Supporting Newborn Development at 0-1 Month
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Introduction: The first month of a newborn's life is a critical period for their development. As a parent or caregiver, it is important to provide a nurturing environment that stimulates ... READ MORE

Saying NO To Your Child: How To Do It Effectively
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Introduction Saying "no" to your child, especially a toddler, is a crucial aspect of parenting. While it may seem challenging, setting boundaries and teaching your child the importance of limits ... READ MORE

Unlocking Language Development: A Guide to Milestones in Babies up to 3 Years
Language Development

Introduction: As an experienced doctor in a reputed hospital, I understand the crucial role language development plays in a child's overall growth. In this article, we will explore the language milestones ... READ MORE

Do Babies Dream?
do babies dream

If you have ever observed your little one sleeping, you might have seen him twitching or smiling broadly in his sleep. This is a source of great wonder and curiosity ... READ MORE

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Breastfeeding, Weaning

Early Weaning From Breastfeeding: Causes and Prevention

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Early weaning breastfeeding

If you are not yet aware of the phrase weaning from breastfeeding then it means your baby is going to start relying on your breast milk lesser and lesser. Instead, it will prefer other alternative forms of food to receive the same nourishment like solid foods and baby formulas. When a baby has completely weaned, […]

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Weaning your child – Tips for Breastfeeding mother
Weaning and breastfeeding

Yes, breastfeeding is a beautiful journey with loads of benefits and goodness, but a baby needs to consume something other than breastmilk after 5-6 months. The process to include other ... READ MORE

Is your baby ready for Weaning? Follow this 10 checklist.
Weaning Kids

Becoming a parent for the first time is both thrilling and scary. You would want to know everything about your baby without hurting him or her.  If your baby is ... READ MORE

Can breastfeeding woman have citrus fruits?
breastfeeding woman have citrus fruits

Taking a well-balanced diet during breastfeeding days is essential for both mother and the newborn. A diet rich in essential nutrients helps in the mothers' speedy recovery and the baby's ... READ MORE

Drinking Alcohol while breastfeeding
can a breastfeeding mother take alcohol

For new moms, everything seems confusing, and now and then, you are looking out for various answers to various questions. Making decisions for new parents can never be easy because ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Parenting QA

Are Babies Fully Developed at 34 Weeks?

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34 Weeks Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful phase in every woman’s life. Forming and nurturing a new life inside your own body can impart a phenomenal feeling. Every parent wants to draw a clear picture of how their baby is looking at every step of the pregnancy. And as the due date draws close, the excitement and thrill […]

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Health Ministry issues guidelines for administering COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women
Pregnancy and Covid Vaccine

The Union Ministry has advised all pregnant women to register themselves on the Co-WIN portal or get themselves registered on-site at the COVID-19 vaccination centre. Fresh guidelines for administering the ... READ MORE

Can breastfeeding woman have citrus fruits?
breastfeeding woman have citrus fruits

Taking a well-balanced diet during breastfeeding days is essential for both mother and the newborn. A diet rich in essential nutrients helps in the mothers' speedy recovery and the baby's ... READ MORE

Coronavirus: Pregnant women can transfer antibodies to their babies, study claims
Pregnant mother

A recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics claims that mothers who were infected with COVID-19 during their pregnancy could transfer antibodies to their unborn child through the placenta. The research ... READ MORE

Probiotics During Pregnancy: Safety, How They Work & Benefits
probiotics during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of great excitement and anticipation, but it can also be a time of anxiety and uncertainty, particularly when it comes to what you should and shouldn't ... READ MORE

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Baby

Can Babies Swim?

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Can your babies swim?

It might come as a shock, but most babies who can’t even walk properly do great when they are guided into a swimming pool. This is a proven fact that babies are born with the inherent capacity to swim. Babies as young as two months old can make certain movements that would help them to […]

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Things that you should do at home for better development of your infants
home activity for kid

As a parent, you want to give your infant the best start in life. While there are many things that you can do outside of the home to support your infant's ... READ MORE

The Best Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of “How Was Your Day?”
Best Questions to Ask Your Kid

As parents, we want to know how our children's day went when they come home from school or after an activity. We ask them, "How was your day?" hoping to ... READ MORE

7 Signs It’s Time to Wean Your Baby from Breast or Bottle
breastfeed to bottle

Weaning is the process through which newborn transitions from breast milk to other sources of nutrition. Weaning your baby is a process that requires both you and your baby to ... READ MORE

10 things your child expect from you

Respect. If you do not respect your children, they will in turn learn not to respect you. Children will do as you do, not as you say. They are not going to respect you simply because you are an adult. They can only respect an ... READ MORE

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