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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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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

Oats For Babies: Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, And Recipes
Oats For Babies

When you start weaning your baby or stop breastfeeding, you start feeding them with more and more new solid food so that you can provide them with a variety of ... 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

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

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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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How much Folic Acid do you need to have?
folic acid for pregnant woman

Also known as Folate, folic acid was formerly known as folacin. It is an important vitamin B that helps in efficient metabolism and cell growth in general, but it is ... READ MORE

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

What is the NHS Pregnancy journey like?
NHS Pregnancy Professionals

Pregnancy is an important part of every woman's life. Right from the day you conceive till the day you deliver your baby, the entire journey is quite memorable. But doctor's ... READ MORE

Can travelling lead to miscarriage? Here are precautions you need to take
Travelling during pregnancy

Travelling can be tiresome at times and most women avoid travelling long distances during pregnancy. The safety of the baby is a constant concern for the expectant mother while she is ... 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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Oats For Babies: Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, And Recipes
Oats For Babies

When you start weaning your baby or stop breastfeeding, you start feeding them with more and more new solid food so that you can provide them with a variety of ... READ MORE

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

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

Eat Almonds In Winters For Increased Brain Capacity and Strong Bones: Benefits Of Almond
Benefits Of Almond

Eating almonds in winter keeps the body warm and strengthens immunity. The glycemic load of almonds is zero that strengthens the digestive system. Almonds are known to be very beneficial ... 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

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 Is Baby-Led Weaning – Is It Better?
baby-led weaning Meaning

If you are a new mother and are thinking of weaning your baby, then you should read this article till the end. In this article, we are going to talk ... READ MORE

A 10 Step Guide To Weaning Your Baby
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 ... 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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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

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

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

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

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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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Understanding the Signs of Infection After a C-Section: Important Precautions
infection sign in c section

Introduction: A cesarean section, commonly known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure performed to deliver a baby when vaginal birth may pose risks to the mother or the child. ... READ MORE

Is Mango Good for Pregnancy?
mango good for pregnancy

Unveiling the Benefits and Considerations Introduction: Pregnancy is a special time when expectant mothers are cautious about their diet and seek foods that provide essential nutrients for their growing baby. ... READ MORE

Exploring Alternative Birth Options: From Water Births to Hypnobirthing
Alternative birthing options

Bringing a new life into the world is an awe-inspiring journey, one that has evolved beyond traditional hospital births in recent years. Modern parents are increasingly exploring alternative birthing options, ... READ MORE

Can a 35-Year-Old Get Pregnant Easily? Understanding Fertility and Age
35 year old pregnant

Introduction: Many women today are choosing to start families later in life, often due to various personal and professional reasons. As a result, the question of fertility and pregnancy at ... 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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5 Things You Should Not Wear While Grocery Shopping with Infants
Grocery Shopping with Infants

When you were alone, you could just venture out for your daily essentials without paying any heed to what you are wearing. But once you have an infant beside you ... READ MORE

EATING CHOCOLATE DURING PREGNANCY IS GOOD?
Eating Dark Chocolate in Pregnancy

When a woman gets pregnant she starts to enjoy each moment of her pregnancy. One such enjoyable part of pregnancy is having different types of food cravings. A woman tends ... READ MORE

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 you drink Bournvita during pregnancy?
bournvita during pregnancy

Most pregnant women are worried about their unborn child and like to be certain before they consume manufactured food supplements. But bournvita is one of the oldest and trusted health ... 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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Ten weaning food and benefits
weaning food and benefits

If you are planning to gradually and slowly start weaning off breastmilk, then you should know about foods you can start feeding your child. If, as a mother, you want ... READ MORE

What Is Baby-Led Weaning – Is It Better?
baby-led weaning Meaning

If you are a new mother and are thinking of weaning your baby, then you should read this article till the end. In this article, we are going to talk ... 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

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

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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Can a 35-Year-Old Get Pregnant Easily? Understanding Fertility and Age
35 year old pregnant

Introduction: Many women today are choosing to start families later in life, often due to various personal and professional reasons. As a result, the question of fertility and pregnancy at ... READ MORE

How Much Vitamin D Should You Take When Pregnant?
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 ... READ MORE

40 Funny Pregnancy Quotes
Funny Pregnancy Quotes

Pregnancy is magical and beautiful and truly one of life’s greatest miracles. On the other hand, though, the whole 9 months is actually pretty much one big struggle. So we’re ... READ MORE

Your Period Hasn’t Come Yet, But Your Pregnancy Test Is Negative. What to Do Now?

Introduction Experiencing the anxiety of a missed period when you're not trying to conceive can be a perplexing situation. The conflicting signals of a missing period and a negative pregnancy ... 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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When to start the prenatal vitamins and why?
prenatal vitamins

Prenatal vitamins are vitamins and minerals that you require on a daily basis before and during your pregnancy. Along with a healthy diet, prenatal vitamins are also crucial as it ... READ MORE

Got a positive pregnancy test. Here are 7 things you should do next.
positive pregnancy test

Life brings new changes every day, and of those changes in your life, if you are a couple, you may find that you are pregnant. Even though you are pregnant, ... READ MORE

Postpartum Depression: Causes, Symptoms, Risks And Treatment
postpartum depression

Pregnancy and childbirth are often considered as some of the most joyous moments of a woman's life. However, for many women, the postpartum period can be challenging and overwhelming. One ... READ MORE

Headache During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Headaches during pregnancy

Headaches are common during pregnancy. The increased sinus congestion, interrupted sleep and dehydration are some additional risk factors for headaches in pregnant women. In most cases, pregnancy headaches are harmless. ... 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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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

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

Eat Almonds In Winters For Increased Brain Capacity and Strong Bones: Benefits Of Almond
Benefits Of Almond

Eating almonds in winter keeps the body warm and strengthens immunity. The glycemic load of almonds is zero that strengthens the digestive system. Almonds are known to be very beneficial ... 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

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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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Myths about breastfeeding – we busted them.
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Breastfeeding is good due to the magnificent benefits it offers to the mother and the baby. Most of the moms fear breastfeeding due to the pain and bites of babies. ... READ MORE

Healthy recipe for 1 year baby
recipe for 1 year baby

When introducing solid foods to a 1-year-old baby, it's important to choose healthy options that provide the right balance of nutrients. Here's a recipe for a simple and healthy puree ... READ MORE

Oats For Babies: Nutritional Value, Health Benefits, And Recipes
Oats For Babies

When you start weaning your baby or stop breastfeeding, you start feeding them with more and more new solid food so that you can provide them with a variety of ... READ MORE

Check out for tongue/lip ties if you or your baby is having trouble breastfeeding
Breastfeeding baby

Are you worried about your slow weight gain for your baby? Are you experiencing pain while breastfeeding? Then it's time you take the matter seriously. Generally, most breastfeeding problems get ... 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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Tips for The First Time Mom on Breastfeeding.
breastfeeding first time mom

Breastfeeding can be an amazing experience for both the mother and baby, but it can also be challenging, especially for first-time moms. Here are some tips to help make the ... READ MORE

Breastfeeding FAQs
Breastfeeding mother to new born kid

Entering into the world of parenthood isn't easy for most couples. Be it feeding, diapering, bathing, or comforting a baby, everything seems to be a blur. When it comes to ... READ MORE

Can I drink alcohol while breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding Baby Breast milk

Pregnancy is the time of a lot of changes a soon-to-be mom faces. The first thing many mom's quit during pregnancy is drinking alcohol. And, as soon as they deliver ... READ MORE

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

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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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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

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

10 baby myths that make no sense
baby myths

When a couple is expecting a baby, they often find themselves in the middle of chaos even after the baby is born. Family, friends, everyone in the close circle of ... READ MORE

Pregnancy Water Birth: Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
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Introduction: Water birth is a delivery method that has gained popularity among expectant mothers seeking a more natural and gentle birthing experience. By giving birth in a warm water tub ... 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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Pediatric Health and Wellness: Essential Tips for Newborns and Infants
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Introduction As a seasoned pediatrician with 37 years of experience, I understand the concerns and questions that new parents have when it comes to the health and wellness of their ... READ MORE

What is tummy time for kids? Everything you need to know
Tummy time kids

Tummy time, as the name suggests is placing the baby on his stomach when he is awake. The exercise can help your baby develop strong neck and shoulder muscles and ... READ MORE

Can children get Covid-19 vaccine yet?
Can children be vaccinated yet?

Can children get Covid-19 vaccine yet? There's a lot of debate going on in the world about vaccination. Whereas most of the countries have started with the first wave ... READ MORE

10 Questions Every First-Time Parent Asks
10 FAQs first-time parent

Being a parent is not easy. Especially when you are going to become a parent for the first time, you will have this set of questions. For every question, either ... READ MORE

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