An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
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 →
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 →
Hormones are little molecules in our body that regulate multiple functions . Any deviation from the average can be deleterious.The right balance of hormones is essential to healthy living. But it is easier said than done. Just like any other balance , maintaining adequate levels of hormones is a tricky challenge even for apparently healthy... Continue Reading →
Recently a four-year-old boy from Texas, USA died from "dry drowning" almost a week after his family went swimming. This has resulted in a lot panic and unrest among parents globally about how did this happen and what they could do to prevent it from happening to their children. What is Drowning? Are there various types... Continue Reading →
Once I was visiting a relative at a hospital who had just had her first child , a baby girl . She and her husband were thrilled to welcome their bundle of joy , but while I was there, an aunty came and said, 'Ladka ho jata to tension free ho jate ' . (You... Continue Reading →
It is important for us to care for our child's hygiene to ensure overall health . Bathing right is crucial in maintaining hygiene, however over enthusiastic cleaning may be harmful. Infants do not require frequent baths. In fact , American Academy Of Paediatrics (AAP) recommends thrice a week bathing with soap and water is enough.... Continue Reading →
I woke up, Rushed to kids' door, Checked on them , Back to more. Screened the house, Locked the stores, Picked them up, Hustled two floors. Gobbled some food, Bid adieu, Off to work, Gulped a coffee or two. Filled some forms, Examined a few. Wrapped up quick, Off again I flew. Danced the two,... Continue Reading →
Feeding soy milk and other non-cow milk beverages like almond milk to our children may be the new health-myth of our generation. Just like Gluten-free diet , which has no proven advantages in people not suffering from Gluten-sensitive enteropathies (Celiac disease), soy milk and other lactose-free milk substitutes are not the ideal beverage for developing... Continue Reading →
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 →
Friday Night Column 