Complete and balanced nutrition is the most essential element in ensuring the healthy growth of your baby. Breastfeeding remains the most vital part of a baby’s diet but to ensure holistic growth the addition of certain supplements to its diet is needed. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends breastfeeding for at least six months or as long as possible. Leading baby food brands have introduced a number of products in the market. But Nestle Lactogen is by far the most popular amongst all. Nestle Lactogen uses a special formulation... Read More...

It is very important to know what you need to feed your baby at various stages of her development, in order to give her proper nourishment and an almost perfect health. The order in which you plan to introduce various types of foods into the lifestyle of your little one doesn’t matter much but you need to keep a note as to whether your child is accepting that food properly. It is highly advised that you wait till your child turns 1, before you introduce foods like eggs, peanuts or fish as they are allergenic. If your family has a history ... Read More...

As your little bundle of joy is all prepped to commence on his semi-solid food regime, you might be flooded with all sorts of advises and suggestions from elders and well-wishers around. Breastfeeding embraces a crucial part of your baby’s growth and development and according to the World Health Organization, should be indulged in exclusively for the first 6 months. However, a stage comes when breast milk alone cannot suffice the nutrition demanded by your baby’s body and brain and this is where it is essential to familiarize him/he... Read More...

Anemia is a very common deficiency—more so among the vegetarians. But it is alarming to know that children suffer from it and the proportion is more severe in the days of junk food. Iron, as we all know is a very important part of the protein-haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is an essential part of the Red Blood Cells (RBC). These cells attach to oxygen molecule and as ’oxyhaemoglobin’ transfer oxygen to all parts of the body. And hence iron should be an important part of our diet- especially children with their untiring energy an... Read More...

Door jams have been the source of misery for thousands of children and is still continuing to cause painful injuries. Door jam accidents are very common among children as they tend to get their fingers stuck in the door. While toddler aged between 6 months to 3 years are more prone to these kinds of accidents, children as old as 15 years have also known to have suffered from door jam accidents. A door jam, which is actually the vertical portion of the frame on which the door is attached, has been a thing of curiosity for the young inquisiti... Read More...

Every mother wants her child to be healthy and pink. Children are always difficult to handle when it comes to feeding them. Food is comprised of the nutrients which are necessary for the child to grow normally and remain healthy. Kids require several nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates vitamins, fats and minerals. Even adults require the same nutrients; the difference is in the amount of each of these nutrients required for both. Different types of food stuffs contain different proportion of these nutrients. It’s every mother’s d... Read More...

Every parent prays for a healthy baby nowadays. Due to excessive amount of pollution in the world today, baby health standards are negatively affected. The parents and family members should pay extra attention to the health of their child. They should make sure that their child accomplishes all the right health standards. The easiest way to keep a track on the baby’s growth is to make a chart at home and follow it up regularly. Parents should remember that if the child gets affected with any infection during infant stage. Then it may take... Read More...

Result of a tragic loss or a broken marriage, being a single parent is one of the most challenging things to do. Raising kid all by oneself is very stressful, tiring, and at the same time, extremely rewarding. As a single mother, one must learn to cope with stress and maintain a balance between responsibilities and motherhood. Pros of being a single mother •Single moms become resilient and more confident in terms of making decisions. •Moms learn a whole new set of skills. Due to lesser time and more responsibilities, moms take ... Read More...

Since the time of birth, the baby's health is of utmost concern to all parents. It is a big responsibility for all parents to take their kids through their growth years. Here are some tips that would be especially helpful in maintaining your baby’s health. While not exhaustive, they can be helpful in keeping the kids healthy and happy, which is the key to the mother’s happiness as well. We are not discussing them in any order of importance. 1.Health care – From the first week of birth till 15 years the child must be ta... Read More...

The burgeoning anticipation and excitement is increased while parents bring their bundle of joy home from the hospital. They are all set to embark upon a brand new adventure which will give them pleasant memories to cherish for the rest of their lives. With a baby in the house, it is more like a roller-coaster ride for mothers – they find it exciting, engaging and entertaining most of the days and sometimes, it all gets a bit overwhelming and stretches the limits of the moms.   It's because of the fact that a newborn... Read More...

The first few years of a baby are marked by various milestones, like his/her first words, first outing and first steps. The wobbly few first steps of a child bring immense joy to his parents and at the same time, make them realise how well their baby is growing. This is perhaps the biggest developmental leap for the baby and this is why the parents are so anxious about this event. The baby usually takes first steps around the time of first birthday. The range may vary from 9 to 18 months. If your baby is not even crawling by this age, there is ... Read More...

Buying a good quality cradle for your baby is a task that is more easily said than done. A good quality baby cradle is one that lasts for all the growth years of your baby. Cradles come in many different shapes and sizes that make it very appealing for babies to sleep in. The 5 common varieties of baby cribs are: Convertible Baby Crib      Convertible Baby Crib which is of two types namely the 3-in-one and lifetime varieties. The former can be converted from a crib to a toddler bed and from a toddler bed to a day bed. This i... Read More...