Category Archives: Baby

A newborn baby is the purest form of existence that has been created by God. So pure, Unadulterated, and lovable.

A newborn baby is like a meditation for the soul. Once you are off front of the hospital and you bring this tiny life to your hope, there are 100’s of questions that keep popping your mind, and for all those questions, we are there for you.

How much breastfeeding is enough? I am not getting enough milk? My baby is not sleeping? Does he jitter at times? What’s the startle reflex? Is swaddling a good thing?

And the list is endless. Pediatricians at Dr Dad make sure to double-check the content that they are delivering for you. Our community of parents and doctors help each other and we form this one the best resource website in the world. Thanks to you.

We think we have covered a lot, and we keep adding every day, but in case you want to read about something specific and you don’t find our website, feel free to write to us at info@drdad.in , and we will write it for you.

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 food items other than breastmilk is called weaning. Weaning is the process when we slowly and gradually introduce liquids and solids in your child’s diet […]

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 be patient and understanding. It’s a personal choice when it comes to weaning. A mother’s decision may be impacted by a return to work, her […]

Things that you should know about breastfeeding, especially during the pandemic.

breastfeeding during the pandemic.

Breastfeeding provides babies with the healthy nutrition that they need. Breast Milk provides the finest nutrients for babies and protects them from disease. However, breastfeeding disruption can decrease milk supply, the newborn refusing to accept the breast and reducing the beneficial immunological components found in breastmilk. On the other hand, mothers will be understandably concerned, […]

An essential guide for parents with premature babies

Premature birth

Premature birth occurs when the infant is born more than three weeks before the expected due date. A premature birth, in other terms, happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. When a mother has a health concern, such as diabetes, or performs dangerous things throughout her pregnancy, such as smoke or drinking, premature birth is […]

Newborn and Baby Hiccups? Here’s What to Do

Newborn and Baby Hiccups

Newborn hiccups are caused by a diaphragmatic contraction and a quick closure of the vocal cords. The sound of hiccups is caused by the rapid closing of the vocal cords. Since hiccups bother adults, you might assume they worry babies as well. Babies, on the other hand, are usually unaffected by them. The hiccups are […]

The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mother and Baby

Breastfeeding is one of the initial ways to feed your newborn baby. It provides all the nutrients and strength to your infant's body. In addition, it protects your infant from diseases and sickness that can occur in a newborn baby's initial months.

Breastfeeding is one of the initial ways to feed your newborn baby. It provides all the nutrients and strength to your infant’s body. In addition, it protects your infant from diseases and sickness that can occur in a newborn baby’s initial months. Breast milk can be fed directly from the breast, expressed by hand, or […]

Baby bath time: steps to bathing a baby

Baby Bath Time

Newborns are very delicate and, therefore, must be given a sponge bath for the starting few days. Make sure you get all things ready right beside you before beginning to bathe the baby. Do not leave your baby alone in the bathroom for even 2 seconds; it can be hazardous. If your baby cries or […]

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 the parents has got something to say about the new baby. People don’t understand how confusing it can be for the new parents always to […]

The 10 Basic Principles of Good Parenting

10 basic principles of good parenting

It doesn’t matter if you have been a new parent or a parent for ten years now. Then it would be best to refresh the parenting principles you believe in. In earlier times, maybe in the 1900s when a person would become a parent, the only advice they would get was from existing parents. But […]