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.
Why is your toddler more prone to tooth decay?
Baby teeth are susceptible to cavities. In comparison to adult teeth, their teeth can decay at a faster pace because of the thinner layer of the enamel (the outermost surface of the teeth). Hence, it becomes easier for the teeth to develop cavities; those are formed when fermentation happens turning glucose (sugar) into acids which starts eroding the surface of the tooth.
Breastfeeding lowers your breast cancer risk
Most women who breastfeed experience hormonal changes during lactation that postpone their periods. This lessens a women's lifetime vulnerability to hormones like estrogen, which can advance cancer cell development. Breastfeeding additionally can help bring down your ovarian malignancy by forestalling ovulation. Feeding decreases the estrogen level, so the chances of malignancy also decrease.
How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children | Lael Stone | TEDxDocklands
How did your parents respond to you as a child when you were upset? Can you see the impact of their imprints in your life as an adult? This talk explores all these questions, along with how the lack of emotional literacy in our culture has significant power when it comes to parenting. It explores how compassion, empathy and mindfulness have a place in raising children also in our education system.
What to Feed Your Pre-Schooler in Lunch: Indian Edition
By the time your child reaches preschool, they should be able to feed themselves. Your child should be eating from each of the food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, milk and meat. Your job is to decide what foods are offered and when and where they are eaten. Plan regular meals and snacks and make sure to give your child enough time to eat; also give them choices on the plate on what to eat.
Unique Birth Traditions Around the World- China
In China, children are known to be potty-trained before they turn one. Some families reportedly start training their babies as soon as they learn to hold their heads up. Babies wear crotch-less pants while parents hold them over the potty and make a specific whistle-like sound. Some families still follow this ancient practice. Well, Indian babies are also well-trained with the whistle sound!
Newborn Fun Facts
Newborns are natural swimmers. They can hold breath when underwater and even splash their arms and legs. She can start swimming whenever you are ready. It is essential to make sure that the baby does not get too cold. If you are accompanying the baby, then wait till six weeks. Take time to heal the wounds, and you can jump off after that. But remember, supervision is always necessary.
What Type of Personality Does Your Newborn Have?
She is an individual; her personality is different than yours. She might be calm or more excitable. While some are regular in eating & sleeping, others need to be woken up for feeding. Do you know when babies open up their eyes, they are taking in the information from the world? It will not take more than a month for you to figure out her type. And do share with us too!
What Is the Blue Feeling?
A feeling of depression may come on soon after the baby is born or several weeks later. The commonest time is when a mother comes home from the hospital. It isn't just the work that gets her down. It's the feeling of being responsible for the household, plus the entirely new responsibility of the baby's care. If this happens to you, then try to get some relief, go for a walk, & meet a friend.
Choosing the Right Baby Formula for Your Newborn
The shelves are full, you are confused, so how do you know which one is the best? But you know what? The choice is easier than it seems, as all the baby formulas follow the standard guidelines from the FSSAI. This means the content will have an appropriate balance of protein, carbohydrates, fats and other ingredients to ensure infants receive proper nutrition.
There Is a Lot to Learn from the Movie RIBBON
The storyline of the movie will keep you hooked throughout. The shock of the unplanned pregnancy of a young career-oriented couple took their nerves down.
Kalki plays the role of a reluctant parent, and a feminist to the best while her daughter becomes a target of sexual abuse. The disturbing life of the couple and lack of communication between the 3 brings turmoil to an unexpected outcome.
Good Touch Vs Bad Touch: How to Make Your Child Understand the Difference
You talk about what is right and what is wrong. You also tell them lying is a crime, then why not teach them the importance of sexual identity? Though it is not an easy topic to broach. The child must know that no other person is ever allowed to touch them or their private parts. If you keep the channels of communication open, they know where to approach and how to respond.
Postpartum Exercises to Loose Belly Fat After C-Section
Postpartum Exercises to Loose Belly Fat After C-Section Only after you get doctor's permission to start exercising, which should be after 6 weeks of delivery in most of the cases, try these 5 gentle moves, to begin with. Dara is the founder of Belly Bootcamp, will help you build the core and take the pressure off the tummy. Start with 2-3 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing and then do eight to 20
