An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
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 →
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 →
American Academy Of Paediatrics releases new guidelines on Fruit Juice Consumption for infants,children and adolescents. Here is a brief summary for the same. Recommendations Juice should not be introduced to infants before 1 year unless clinically indicated. Daily intake should be limited to 4 ounces in toddlers ages 1-3 years, 4-6 ounces for those 4-6 years.... Continue Reading →
The metamorphosis that your body goes through during pregnancy bears testimony to the power of Mother Nature. But , it can get pretty uncomfortable too. Fitting into your usual wardrobe and doing your daily chores can become rather agonising. Here is my list of 5 Must-Haves for all you mommies-to-be , to make your preggy... Continue Reading →
Recently read this on Instagram. It is a quote by an Italian writer who uses the pseudonym 'Elena Ferrante' . How alluring does it sound- a pseudonym! It's from her book 'Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay' . I was introduced to this writer by the Hindustan Times Brunch columnist Seema Goswami. She is... Continue Reading →
It is so magical when you join the dots in retrospect and wonder how many times Cupid was trying to strike you with its arrow. Even way before I met my husband officially , I had been noticing him around my college premises for various reasons. The five scenarios I clearly remember were : Who... Continue Reading →
Friday Night Column 