The first look- down there
If you have never seen a just-born boy or a girl, then don't be alarmed, be aware. For girls, the fluid discharge is common around the genital folds. It is not necessary to scrub away the discharge. For boys, 1 of the 2 scrotums may be swollen, or some may have displaced urinal opening. Still, it's good to discuss with the doctor for any such cases before thinking of anything else.
Lentil/dal soup for a weaning baby
When you plan to introduce solid food to your baby, you will give healthy and nutritious foods like fruit or vegetable purees. The best age to present to the world of lentils is somewhere between 9 and 11 months.
Lentils are high in proteins. It contains folate which helps in baby's physical development and also strengthens the immune system. Watch the video to make an excellent soup.
Baby sleep simplified
Baby has just come out of the womb and is unaware about the day and light patterns. Que is, is there any sleeping pattern? Ans is NO, there is not such a pattern at this stage, although they can sleep at a stretch of 3-4hr. max. Now, since they wake up quite easily, it is good to have some soothing sound while the baby sleeps, this will help create a comforting environment and prolongs the sleep
C-section recovery tips to help new moms bounce back faster
Like all major surgeries, your body needs time to recover after C-section too. Normal deliveries can be easier to take care of than a C-section. Sutures in the abdomen can be quite painful, even when you laugh or sneeze. Not skipping on your medications and drinking a lot of water will help. Protecting your scar should be the utmost priority at this point as it can cause pain & bleed too.
Formula Feeding Concerns: Is Soy Milk Safe For My Newborn?
Usually, cow's milk formula is recommended for the newborns and is considered safe too. If the child is hyper allergic or intolerant only then he may recommend soy formula milk. However, both stand equal nutritious value. Also, there is no study claiming any harmful effects of soymilk on a child's development. More kids from western countries are reported lactose intolerant than newborns from Indi
Better Student-Teacher Relationship Has Positive Long-Term Effects On Student's Health
Youngsters who have significant, strong associations with their teachers enjoy better wellbeing as grown-ups, as per a new study. Maybe shockingly, even though companionships are essential to young people, the examination didn't locate a similar connection between great friend connections and student's wellbeing in adulthood. This signifies how teachers can influence life.
Newborn Fun facts
Do you know that newborns are short-sighted? They can only see up to 20-30cm in front of their faces. But, by the time your baby reaches one or two months when you move things around her eyes, she shall focus on the objects and build up her eyesight. By the end of the fourth month, she can see close-up-colours and shapes more clearly. One can develop the vision by playing with colourful objects.
It was tuff, but I am glad I chose this: My experience of normal delivery
We went to the wedding on my due date. We had several false alarms before and thought this one was too. I started feeling light contractions during the reception. It got more frequent and had to go home. As we reached home, it got worse, and the 20 minutes' drive to the hospital seemed forever. We went to the hospital to know that we are still 6 hours away. And this happened next.
Want to see how the baby grows inside the womb?
This documentary film explores the development of the growing foetus from conception to delivery. Open a window into the hidden world of the foetus and explore each trimester in incredible detail. It's meant to be a joyous event, but in reality, it's a gripping battle for survival.
Ways to encourage your toddler's physical development
Your toddler will grow naturally and do not need any extra activities, but there are some which they love to do and will also fasten their growth. Like, dressing and undressing. Who would have thought it could be one? But yes, dressing and undressing herself or on toys will build her hand and eye coordination. There are more such activities which can help your child mould. Swipe left to see.
Name the rash- Prickly heat rash:
These little pink-red spots are caused because of sweating and generally show up on the neck, diaper region and armpits. Keep your child as cool and dry as could reasonably be expected and make him/her wear-free, flowy cotton garments. Try not to utilize an excess of powder on your child's skin — the small grains of infant powder can be breathed in by children causing them inconvenience.
What Toddlers Eat Around The World?
Korea
Korean food is all about spices and intense flavours. Kids in South Korea love Kiamichi (a vegetable pickle). A staple Korean dish is a kimbap, consisting of rice and small portions of vegetables wrapped in nori (seaweed sheets). Other favourite food for kids in Korea is Nongshim; it is a brand of ramen noodles which are cooked with eggs, topped with spring onions and served with kimchi on
Newborn Fun facts
Do you know that babies are born without kneecaps? Yes, that is true! Babies do have a structure which resembles knees-the cartilage. The small pieces of cartilage join together and form a bone called the patella (kneecaps) and do not develop until the baby is 6 months old. A small portion of the original cap remains as cartilage while another small part is a fatty tissue called fat cap in adults.
When Should I Plan for My Second Baby: Which Is The Best Age Gaps?
When to plan for a second child is a wholly opinionated and a personal choice. Smaller time gap between two conceptions will reduce the age gap of siblings but can be tough to shoulder the underlying expenses, whereas larger time gap (maybe 3-4 years) will help you enjoy each child as an individual.
Invisible Threat: Listeria In Smoked Fish
Listeria is a bacterium found in a large variety of plants and animal-based edible products. Seafoods such as sushi, oysters or even cured products such as graved fish may also be affected by this bacteria. Infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth or birth of a sick child. - says BfR President Professor Dr Andreas Hensel.
Your allergies will be carried to your child
Are you asthmatic? Have Eczema? Probably your child will have it too! Mothers can pass the allergies to the offspring while they are developing in the uterus. Researchers from the Medical school in Singapore claims that the antibody which is responsible for the allergic reactions, IgE type travels the placenta, enters the fetus & binds to the human fetal cells. The experiment was claimed on mice.
Higher Vitamin D during pregnancy higher will be the growing child's IQ
The journal of nutrition shows that Vitamin D is positively linked with their child's IQ; suggesting that lower the Vit D levels, lower will be the child's IQ scores. The study also has identified that black women are highly susceptible to low Vit D levels. Melanin pigment protects the skin from UV rays, but it also prevents the Vit D consumption by the skin.
CM Yogi inaugurates a impressive vaccination campaign in UP, India.
As the infant mortality rate is still a challenge in the UP, CM Yogi plans a child and maternal vaccination campaign where the ones who have missed their vaccines due to COVID-19 can be completed now. The campaign will run till January 2021. “Golden cards” will be given to people coming under Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya scheme and making sure that no eligible person is deprived of the golden card.
A Must Know for All The Parents- Treating Burns And Scalds
As your baby explores the world around them, they may come into contact with something that can burn or scald them. In this video, an NHS health trainer shows you how to treat your baby's suffering from burns or scalds. Various key factors for diagnosing and treatment are discussed like the use of cold water over the affected area or when it becomes necessary to approach for medical help.
