During my undergrad days in medical school we were taught about endless list of contraceptives , their pros and cons , why some work better while some are just in their experimental stage . For listing purposes , the theory was fancy and an ideal contraceptive was a still a dream . However, at that... Continue Reading →
BabyMoon in Cape Town, South Africa : Few Essentials , Do’s and Don’ts
Just when you think you have all your cards sorted, your plans in order , just then , at that very moment, life throws you a googly. In the month of March 2016, my husband and I : being the meticulous travelers and planners that we are, had pre-booked a thorough 10 day trip to... Continue Reading →
Common household hazards you need to secure your toddler from !
Raising twins in the last one year and more has made me realise that there are so many hidden and subtle things in our house which can prove really harmful for our little kid . Besides the usual electric switches, sharps , staircase, medicines etc . here is a list of common household hazards you... Continue Reading →
Beach Vacation with Baby !
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 →
Flying with a baby (or two) : A Few Pointers
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 →
Trampoline for your kids ? May be not !
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 →
Dry Drowning in Children : Is Your child at risk ?
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 →
Basics of Cleaning Your Child’s Private Parts
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 →
Have you tested your baby for peanut allergy ? This is how you can!
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 →
5 parenting mistakes you didn’t know you were making, in early childhood!
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 →