An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
I know this article will reassure some and upset others , that's why this is not a guideline or a recommendation but my very own personal reasons of planning a baby in my late 20s. With women getting married in their 30 's, this is not an option for many but I would not preach... Continue Reading →
I had been working in the Adult Thalassemia Centre of a hospital for quite a substantial amount of time. A patient suffering from a chronic disease is usually an expert in that particular field , sometimes even better than a specialist . They know the whole spectrum of changes the disease causes and how on... Continue Reading →
So after reading a lot of positive reviews , I went and saw the new Hollywood release 'Wonder Woman'. Don't worry , no spoilers here . Wonder Woman a.k.a Diana Prince is the princess of Themyscira , the paradise island inhabited by the Amazons - the women warriors. She sets out to save mankind from... Continue Reading →
Homemade instant baby food cereal is a must-have item in your pantry. Though I thoroughly enjoy cooking variety of babyfood for my twins, sometimes I am too tired to make the effort. Also when I am away at work, and my twins' caretaker is preoccupied with other tasks, this is a safe and quick alternative... Continue Reading →
With twins , we had different logistical issues. Bed sharing was unsafe and almost impossible with twin newborns. Even room sharing with two cribs was highly cumbersome . So we found a unique solution and our twins have been Early Independent sleepers (sleep in their own room <4 months of age) since they were 45... Continue Reading →
The newest research shows that earlier introduction of peanuts can actually reduce the risk of peanut allergy by up to 80 percent. As soon as a baby starts eating solids, it’s a good idea to introduce peanuts, and it’s safe.But you can’t actually feed whole nuts to babies, as it is a choking hazard. The... Continue Reading →
Are you pregnant ? Have you prepared your hospitalbag ? Here is a hospital bag checklist for you ; pack your stuff at 34 weeks of pregnancy, so that you don't panic at the time of labour and don't miss out on the essentials. Share with your friends who are expecting , to help them... Continue Reading →
Parenting is an acquired skill where one mostly learns on the job. But unknowingly , you may be making unsafe choices for your child. For all you parents making an attempt to do a good job at bringing up a child , here we are enlisting the 5 common mistakes even good parents make! 1.... Continue Reading →
The essence of Tandoori Chicken lies in the Tandoori smokiness and the closest method to achieve this without a tandoor is using an air fryer. This is my first recipe in the air fryer series. I will be uploading various vegetarian options soon. This is my 'no-cheat' method of Tandoori chicken. The marination is inspired... Continue Reading →
A multipurpose dip for all indian and tandoori snacks! Ingredients Mint leaves : 1/2 cup Coriander leaves: 1/2 cup Yogurt : 1/2 cup Lemon juice : 1 lemon squeezed Green chillies : 2 Cumin powder : 1 tbsp Ginger : 1 inch piece Garlic : 2 cloves Salt : to taste Onion (optional) : chopped 2 tbsp... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Column 