An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
I recently asked on a travel forum "Which is the best place for vacation with a baby?" and the first reply I got was : "HOME" ! Though I know travelling with an infant/toddler can be no less than a herculean task , infact , in my last MomCom Episode #02 I had mentioned how... Continue Reading →
We don't experience kicks in pregnancy, we host football matches in our uterus. Leave alone the count , most of the time we don't even know which baby is kicking. We gain a usual of 20-30 kgs in pregnancy and no , we don't end up looking like Celina Jaitley . We are sometimes not... Continue Reading →
This week onwards I ' ll be sharing C&I's weekly meal plan with you all . The three meal a day plan will ease your worries of what to feed your infant or toddler daily. I have tried to include portions of fruit , vegetables , good carbohydrates, a protein rich dinner and healthy fats... Continue Reading →
All these years of living as a lazy pampered wife had made me pretty accommodating where others were concerned. I used to adjust according to anyone's need , squeeze in any undulations to the routine with ease , I had become the most gullible and cooperative person around . Though an angry adolescent in my... Continue Reading →
Recently a 3 year old boy suffered from a major femur (thigh bone) fracture while jumping on a trampoline in an indoor trampoline park in US. His mother's Facebook post sharing a picture of her son in a waist-down cast has gone viral and she wants to warn other parents. Trampolines are a popular gear... Continue Reading →
Though Exclusive Breastfeeding is recommended by doctors globally for first 4-6 months of birth, but due to various reasons mothers choose to start bottlefeeding. You may be a working mother trying to feed expressed breastmilk to your baby or a mother who for various issues could not establish lactation and feeds formula milk to her... Continue Reading →
She doesnt breastfeed , how lazy of her ! She breastfeeds her 3 year old , how creepy of her ! She bottlefeeds, that's a failure! Her child is so weak , why doesn't she feed him well! Her child is so chubby, she shouldn't feed him so often , overweight is unhealthy! Her child... Continue Reading →
Last three weeks have been very hectic for me. My live-in maid had gone for her annual leave to her village and a makeshift help was managing the top work for me . Though the meals and cleaning were being managed but the perpetual attention my twins demand was exhausting me and it was building... Continue Reading →
Pineapple is my favourite fruit and I love to eat is as a snack . Recently I have been on a healthy diet and hence decided to use it as a main meal. This recipe is approved by my dietician, hence feel free to feast upon it . Preparation Time: 5 - 10 minutes Cooking... Continue Reading →
As the extended weekend approaches , specially the one in summer vacations , it becomes almost mandatory for us mortal souls to plan a roadtrip or a mini-vacay of sorts. It was one of those weekends . The world was struggling , having their apparent holiday on tourist laden hill tops or soaking in the... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Column 