An Indian Parenting & Food Blog by Dr. Mansi Bajaj Malik !
Toddlers comprise age group 1 year to 3 years . Before we start with the meal plan , here are some basic toddler meal rules . Practice scheduled meal times and always feed on table and chair / high chair to avoid chaos at meal. Toddlers need 3 main meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner... Continue Reading →
Index: Main Meals Onion Rice Curd Rice Beetroot Rice Apple Pumpkin Rice Apple Rice Pumpkin Rice Carrot Rice Ghee Rice Moong Dal Cheela Paneer Fried Rice Suji Pancakes Instant Suji Idli Apple Oats Overnight Apple Oats Banana Smoothie Veggie Pasta Healthy Chicken Purée / Soup Sprouts Khichri Suji Dhokla Suji Pizza Matar (gravy) / White... Continue Reading →
Heading for a beach vacation with your baby ? Congratulations on making the right choice. Parents of young children definitely need a break and there is nothing as peaceful and rejuvenating as the beach . Also by choosing to head to a sea side destination I presume you have eliminated most of the city chaos... Continue Reading →
After the astounding success of the Ultimate Baby Food Recipe List Every New Mom Needs and FNC Weekly Meal Plan For Babies 9 months and above , I have drafted these sample meal plans for babies 6 / 7 / 8 months old on request by the mothers connected to me through Friday Night Column... Continue Reading →
Let me introduce you to a novel method of parenting -' Horizontal Parenting '. It's an entirely unique concept where the parent manages all the chores related to child care by lying horizontal ; Yes ! You read that right , the parent lounges and still cares for the child. The child is managed by lying... Continue Reading →
While travelling with a baby it is preferable to equip yourselves with handy meal options to keep them full on the go. Travelling before baby turns 6 months old is ideal ; as all you need is to breastfeed / formula feed . For babies 6 months and beyond , carrying travel friendly meal options […]
Following up with my previous post, where I suggested toys for babies 0 to 6 months, here is the second post in the series. Toys are essential in a child’s development. They spark imagination, help the child to practice and develop their fine and gross motor skills besides providing fun and play. The first rule... Continue Reading →
Toys are essential in a child's development. They spark imagination, help the child to practice and develop their fine and gross motor skills besides providing fun and play. The first rule that I follow while interacting with my twins is that I do not underestimate their understanding capacity. Do not limit them just because you... Continue Reading →
It was another exhausting day. My 4 months old daughter was fast asleep at 8 pm , while her twin brother was still at the prime of his alertness and demanding attention and play from his ever- so-tired mom. After toiling for a good 3-4 hours with my son, I finally put him to sleep... Continue Reading →
Is taking the first flight with your tiny baby giving you jitters? Do not fret! If I can survive it with two infants , you will definitely too. Here I enlist a few (or maybe a little more than few) pointers, tips and tricks to make flying with baby easier for you. Know your airline... Continue Reading →
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