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Developmental milestones for babies in the first year

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Development milestone in babies

The first year of your baby’s life is crucial. It is the time when they acquire and develop some of the basic life skills, which stays with them throughout their life. They develop new ways to think, start understanding things taking place around them and learn to interact with people. Babies develop these skills so […]

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What to Know About Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy
What to Know About Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Introduction: Pregnancy is a special time in a woman's life that brings about numerous changes, both physical and emotional. One important aspect to consider during this period is healthy weight ... READ MORE

Precautions To Be Taken During First Trimester?
pregnancy test

Introduction Congratulations on embarking on the exciting journey of pregnancy! The first trimester is a crucial period as your baby's development begins. To ensure a healthy and successful pregnancy, it's ... READ MORE

Should Children wear a mask?
baby girl in mask

Pandemic has shaken the world. Schools, parks, and malls, all have been empty in the past few months. Children spent maximum time in the confinement of their homes. And now ... READ MORE

Is Mango is good in pregnancy? And how much mango intake by children in summer.
mango during pregnancy

Mango is a delicious and nutritious fruit that is enjoyed by many people around the world. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and ... READ MORE

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Getting Pregnant

10 tips for women who are planning for pregnancy

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WOMEN WHO ARE PLANNING FOR PREGNANCY

Hey Ladies! You have already taken the momentous decision for life, i.e., to start your motherhood journey; however, it is very crucial that you know your body and what to do and what not, especially if you are trying to get pregnant. Most people say that only being aware of the menstrual cycle is enough, […]

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All You Need to Know about Getting Pregnant and Prenatal Tests
pregnancy tips

Introduction: If you are planning to start a family or are already expecting, it is crucial to be aware of the various prenatal tests available to ensure a healthy pregnancy ... READ MORE

Try These 8 Vitamins and Supplements that help to conceive
Vitamins and supplements during pregnancy conceive

In our previous generation, giving birth to a child or conceiving was considered as something that couldn't be prepared for. It was believed to come unexpectedly. As a result, there ... READ MORE

What is ovulation and 6 Signs of Ovulation?
Ovulation Women

The discharge of an egg from a woman’s ovary into her fallopian tube is called ovulation. It usually occurs 13–15 days before the onset of each menstrual cycle. Ovulation happens ... READ MORE

5 Signs That You Are Ovulating Right Now
5 Signs That You Are Ovulating Right Now

Ovulation, the release of mature eggs from the ovary into the fallopian tube, usually happens a few weeks after the beginning of the menstruation cycle. It is that phase of ... READ MORE

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Weaning

Top 100 Babies Weaning Food In India

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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 foods which you should let your baby consume as part of the weaning process, you should be aware of why milk isn’t enough for your […]

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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

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

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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Baby, Toddler

Indoor allergies in kids: Common causes, symptoms and all you need to know

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allergies in kids

Both adults and kids are prone to allergies. However, indoor allergies are extremely common and quite prevalent in kids. Whether the monsoons have led to mold formations in your house or you’re a lover of animals and have a lot of pets, many factors can lead to indoor allergens that cause a lot of problems […]

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10 Innovative and Fun Brain Games for Kids
Games for Kids

We are in 2022 and are already hearing the news of another lockdown. Some states have even gone into partial lockdown, and curfews, schools, and other crowded places are closing ... READ MORE

Should I use baby wipes on my infant?
baby wipes for infants

As a new parent, it's natural to want to keep your newborn clean and fresh at all times. Baby wipes can be a convenient and quick solution for diaper changes ... READ MORE

Flash Cards for Babies: A Fun Way to Learn the Alphabet Letters
flash cards for babies

Introduction: Flash cards are a powerful tool for early childhood education, and they can be particularly effective in helping children learn the alphabet letters. As an experienced teacher in one ... 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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Big Kid, Toddler

Expert-approved ways to boost your kid’s immunity

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Kids Immunity tips

Being a parent is not an easy job, in fact, to say it honestly, it is one of the most difficult jobs. And to make sure that your kids eat well is one challenge faced by parents on a daily basis. Due to the risk of COVID-19 in kids, it’s important to make sure that […]

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“Ensuring Water Temperature Safety: How to Keep it Just Right”
Water Temperature

Introduction: When it comes to water-related activities, whether it's enjoying a soothing bath or diving into a refreshing pool, maintaining the right water temperature is crucial for safety and comfort. ... READ MORE

What’s the right time for potty training the toddler?
Potty Training

What's the right time for potty training the toddler? Toddlers are those babies within the age group 18-36 months, though it may vary. They are very active as they toddle ... READ MORE

Are flashcards only for academic subjects or they can be used for other skills as well?
flashcards for kids

While they are commonly associated with teaching academic concepts such as letters, numbers, and shapes, flashcards can be used effectively for developing a wide range of skills in children. Let's ... READ MORE

The Looming Crisis: Junk Food and Its Detrimental Impact on Kids’ Nutrition
Junk Food

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of children's nutrition, the pervasive influence of junk food has emerged as a critical concern. The prevalence of highly processed, nutrient-poor food options targeted at ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy

10 SIGNS TO LOOK FOR WHEN IN LABOUR

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10 SIGNS TO LOOK FOR WHEN IN LABOUR

The due date is near, and you are probably waiting in happy anticipation for the D-day. The day you have been waiting for months while decorating the nursery of your little one. You are about to become a mother! So how to know when you are in labor, and this is not just a false […]

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The only reasons you must avoid exercising during pregnancy
exercising during pregnancy

Some circumstances when you should avoid exercising Exercising is good for everyone, even when you are pregnant. Engaging in any kind of low impact physical activity can provide relief from ... READ MORE

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

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

How to Find Your Inner Zen With Pregnancy Meditation
Pregnancy Meditation

Pregnancy meditation is a practice that can help expectant mothers manage the physical, emotional, and mental changes that occur during pregnancy. Physical benefits of pregnancy meditation may include: Reducing stress ... READ MORE

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Healthy Recipe

Poha Dosa | Atukula Dosa

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Poha Dosa

Poha dosa is amazingly soft, spongy, porous crepes or pancakes made with flattened rice, idli rice, curd and urad dal batter. Poha is flattened rice and dosa are crepes. Poha has various names. So these dainty fluffy pancakes take the first name of this hero ingredient aka poha and are also called as Atukula Dosa […]

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Bhindi Masala
Bhindi Masala

This is a delicious bhindi masala recipe that I often make and is a Punjabi recipe of a semi-dry spiced okra curry – best savored with some soft phulka or ... READ MORE

Wholesome and Delicious: 3 Kid-Friendly Recipes Packed with Vitamin D
Vitamin D

Introduction In today's fast-paced world, ensuring children receive essential nutrients like Vitamin D is paramount for their growth and development. These three kid-friendly recipes not only provide a delicious culinary ... READ MORE

Jaggery Aam Ka Panna
Jaggery Aam Ka Panna

Aam Ka Panna Recipe With Jaggery is a tangy - minty drink made of raw mango. Raw mangoes are stove-roasted till cooked from within to achieve the smoky flavor. You ... READ MORE

Indian Style Beetroot Soup recipe
Beetroot Soup recipe

Beetroot is low in fat, full of vitamins and minerals, and packed with powerful antioxidants and perhaps it is one of the nutritional vegetables available in the market. But often ... READ MORE

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Getting Pregnant

How late is too late to have a baby

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Pregnancy tips

From higher education to economic stability, there are various reasons women delay the process of childbearing. While 15 years to 30 years is the time when a woman is most fertile, not everyone is ready to bear the responsibility of a child this age. From a career perspective, 35 to 45 seems the most perfect […]

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10 Pregnancy information | Everything you need to know about.
Pregnancy Symptoms

Pregnancy is one of the most significant moments of a women's life. Pregnancy happens when there is successful implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus. A pregnancy lasts for ... READ MORE

What is ovulation and 6 Signs of Ovulation?
Ovulation Women

The discharge of an egg from a woman’s ovary into her fallopian tube is called ovulation. It usually occurs 13–15 days before the onset of each menstrual cycle. Ovulation happens ... READ MORE

7 things to eat if you are trying to conceive.
food while conceive

You don't have to wait until you're expecting a child to start eating healthily. In reality, eating a nutritious diet prior to you conceive can help you increase your fertility, ... READ MORE

Are you planning a pregnancy? Tips to prepare yourself to increase chances of conceiving.
planning a pregnancy

Finally, we have entered 2022 and have already planned a lot for this year. And many of the couples have prepared for getting pregnant and starting a family as well. ... READ MORE

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Baby, New Born & Infants

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

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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 promote his motor skills. Tummy time also helps prevent the back of the baby’s head from developing flat spots. When the baby’s head is left […]

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5 Best Baby Lotion and Cream in India

Do you know that a baby’s skin is 8 times more sensitive than an adult’s skin on average? Sensitive skin needs extra care and pampering, which is why using ... 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

10 creative pregnancy and newborn photo ideas
Sleeping Doll

Expecting a bundle of joy this year? Let's whip out the camera and make some memories! Did you know that around 360,000 babies are born every day? That rounds out to ... READ MORE

Understanding Why Pediatricians Discourage the Use of Baby Walker Toys
Pediatricians Discourage

In the world of parenting, the safety and well-being of our little ones always take precedence. As an experienced pediatrician, I often encounter concerned parents inquiring about the use of baby ... READ MORE

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Teenagers

Parents watch out! 7 unusual ways by which teens try to build their self-identify

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Parenting teens

The adolescent years are beset with a variety of challenges due to various physical, emotional and hormonal changes in the teen’s body. This is the time, when they experiment with numerous practices to figure out who they are, as a result parents may feel as if they are sharing a home with numerous individuals. The […]

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Is Your Teenager Depressed? How to Recognize the Signs
Teenage Depression

As a parent, one of the most challenging tasks is deciphering the moods and emotions of your teenager. Adolescence is a turbulent time, filled with hormonal changes, academic pressures, and ... READ MORE

Striking a Balance: Teens’ Need for Privacy and Active Parental Involvement
teen needs privacy

Introduction: As adolescents navigate the challenging waters of adolescence, they seek independence and privacy to develop their identities. At the same time, parents naturally want to be actively involved in ... READ MORE

Sunscreen and Sports: Keeping Active Kids Protected on the Field
Sunscreen and Sports

Attention, sports fans! Whether your kiddos are hitting the soccer field, the basketball court, or the baseball diamond, it's crucial to keep them protected from the sun's rays while they ... READ MORE

COVID-19 lockdown loneliness leads to depressive symptoms in adults: Study
COVID-19 lockdown loneliness leads to depressive symptoms in adults: Study

Washington [US], January 25 (ANI): The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has meant more time at home for everyone and people have turned to cooking, reading, among other activities to deal with ... READ MORE

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Unlock the secret goodness of leafy vegetables by eating these 5 vitamin and mineral -rich leafy vegetables

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leafy vegetable health

Remember how our mothers used to force us to finish the palak sabzi on our plate? We understand you must have hated it, but have you ever wondered why our parents forced us to eat our greens? Well, it’s because those leafy greens are nutrients and replete with goodness. Leafy vegetables are low in calorie; […]

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Should Children wear a mask?
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Pandemic has shaken the world. Schools, parks, and malls, all have been empty in the past few months. Children spent maximum time in the confinement of their homes. And now ... READ MORE

Some things you can do to lower your chances of getting COVID-19 (coronavirus)?
coronavirus

Question: What are something I can do to lower my chances of getting Covid-19? Answer: You can lower your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 if you take these steps: ... READ MORE

Hot Or Cold Milk: Which One Is Nutritious And Healthful?
​Benefits of hot or cold milk

Milk is considered a complete meal because it packs not only major nutrients such as protein, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium but also several micro-nutrients like calcium, magnesium, zinc, riboflavin, ... READ MORE

50 Parenting Books That Every Indian Parent Should Read
Parenting Book

A Big Thank you to all the mothers who have helped Dr Dad to compile this list. It has taken a long time but finally, our list of Parenting books ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy, Pregnancy & Parenting QA

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

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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 travelling. Travelling during pregnancy It is absolutely safe to travel during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you otherwise. A complicated pregnancy can be risky. But […]

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Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy

Tips for a healthy pregnancy are important because they can help to ensure the best possible outcome for both mother and baby. Pregnancy is a crucial time for the development ... READ MORE

Can Babies Sleep Too Much?
why is my baby sleeping so much

Most parents have a tough time trying to make their baby fall asleep at night. This takes a toll on their physical health and can leave them utterly tired. Some ... READ MORE

10 Ways second pregnancy is different from the first pregnancy
second pregnancy

Pregnancy is undoubtedly a beautiful time but with lots of ups and downs. You may think that getting pregnant for the second time will also give you the same experience, ... READ MORE

What’s that dark line below my belly? Is it always going to be like this?
Pregnancy Line

It's common in pregnancy to develop a vertical dark line on the stomach. It mostly shows up in the middle of the pregnancy and is called Linea Nigra. Also, it ... READ MORE

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Baby, Toddler

Reasons why playtime is important in a child’s early years

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playtime in children

Play is the most vital component in the early developmental phase of a child. Every parent should value and carry faith in the learning process through play. Even if the current pandemic situation is unfit, with schools closed for over a year and children confined to their homes continuing to learn online, parents still should […]

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Swaddling- When to start weaning from it?

Your Precious little one is ready to give up the swaddle, isn't that great? I know you must be having a thousand questions in your mind. For starters, is ... READ MORE

How to Maintain Hydration in Kids During Hot Summer: Essential Tips for Parents
kids during hot summer

Introduction: The scorching summer heat can pose challenges in maintaining proper hydration for everyone, especially toddlers. Young children are more susceptible to dehydration due to their higher water turnover and ... READ MORE

Understanding Temperature Variability and Its Relationship with Childhood Pneumonia
pneumonia childhood

Pneumonia is a common and potentially life-threatening respiratory infection that affects millions of children worldwide. In India, it remains a significant public health concern and a leading cause of childhood ... READ MORE

Parenting 101: Expert Tips to Soothe Your Baby and Manage Common Discomforts like Colic or Reflux
Parenting 101: Expert Tips to Soothe Your Baby and Manage Common Discomforts like Colic or Reflux

Introduction: As an experienced physician with 25 years of practice, I understand the challenges parents face when trying to soothe their babies and manage common discomforts such as colic or ... READ MORE

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Teenagers

Bad parenting habits you must avoid making today

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Bad parenting habits

There are certain things a parent does inadvertently or in an attempt to improve their child’s misbehavior, which might have a negative impact on a child’s psychology. Many of these things may not even appear to be so serious, but they have the potential to make children more prone to behavioral difficulties and mental health […]

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10 Principles That Every Good Parent Should Follow
10 Principles That Every Good Parent Should Follow

Parenting is indeed a very important task. As a parent, you are the ideal for your kids, so it is highly important that you exhibit good parenting principles that will ... READ MORE

Think Before You Speak!
Think before you speak, Mother scolding kids

We have gone through a lot for you and just look at you. (Tumhare liye hum logo ne kya kya nahi kiya aur tum ho ki. . . . ) ... READ MORE

The harmful effects of salt on teenagers.
Salt benifits

Salt, or sodium chloride, is an essential nutrient that our bodies need to function properly. However, excessive salt intake can be harmful to teenagers. Here, we will explore the harmful ... READ MORE

How to influence your Teens?
influence your teens

As children grow and become teenagers, they become more independent and start making their own decisions. This can be a challenging time for parents as they try to influence their ... READ MORE

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Pregnancy

The only reasons you must avoid exercising during pregnancy

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exercising during pregnancy

Some circumstances when you should avoid exercising Exercising is good for everyone, even when you are pregnant. Engaging in any kind of low impact physical activity can provide relief from different pregnancy-related symptoms like backaches, swollen ankles and also help you sleep peacefully at night. Exercising regularly before and during pregnancy not only helps the mother but […]

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20 Very Early Signs of Pregnancy
signs of pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be a stressful one, especially during the first few weeks. Many women wonder if they are pregnant before they can take ... READ MORE

How to teach about Discipline? How they will be calm and consistent
teach about discipline

Teaching children about discipline is a crucial part of their upbringing. Discipline is not only about punishing children for bad behavior but also about teaching them how to make better choices ... READ MORE

Getting Pregnant? Recommended Prenatal Vitamins for a Healthy Pregnancy
Prenatal Vitamins for a Healthy Pregnancy

Introduction: As a seasoned gynecologist with 23 years of experience, I have witnessed countless joyful journeys of women becoming mothers. One crucial aspect of preparing for a healthy pregnancy is ... READ MORE

Is taking a massage during pregnancy safe?
Massage during Pregnancy

Anyone who has had a professional massage understands that it makes both the body and the mind feel better — and prenatal massage is no exception, especially when extra weight ... READ MORE

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