They can sense you, your emotions and your behavior too
A 2018 study out of Switzerland found that babies are able to distinguish emotions from adults based on both facial expressions and voices. The babies develop their emotional abilities very early in life: Within the first six months, they can distinguish differing emotions from happy to sad to angry. After babies get older than 6 months, they are able to distinguish even more emotions.
What should a mother do for the bonding process after birth?
Nothing can be better than having Kangaroo mother care. The oxytocin which will be released soon after birth gives a powerful feeling of euphoria. When this combines with the skin-to-skin contact, it can help fasten the bonding process, which is difficult for many mothers out there. Feeding is another excellent way; the hormones released during feeding helps promote relaxation and love.
Newborn belly button bleeding- Do you need to worry about?
"Umbilical cord provides nutrition to your baby while in the womb. But it serves no purpose once the baby comes into the outside world & so, it falls off gradually within a week or so. When the stump comes off on its own, it may lead to some bleeding. To avoid excessive bleeding, do not cover the cord with a diaper or tie anything over it. A clean gauze on the cord with some pressure could stop
Asthma in children- Know the basics
It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs and the airways where it gets swollen & irritated. Suppose your child is getting out of breath quickly, having chest tightness or similar symptoms regularly then it could be one of the signs of asthma. It might be because of allergies, family history of premature birth too. Asthma cannot be cured completely but can be managed by medications.
Hey Dads! These are the 4 ways you could help your partner during labour’
Many dads to be are confused and not sure about how to help their partners during labor. They often get numb or scared just by imagining the scene of standing in the labor room. But hey! There are many other ways you could help your wife. Watch this live birth video to learn four ways you can help & share it with your other friends too.
Name the rash- Chickenpox
The first symptoms include fever, aches, pains, and loss of appetite. A chickenpox rash starts as little red spots that can appear anywhere on the body. On darker skin, the spots may be harder to see. These then develop into tiny fluid-filled blisters, which eventually scab over. There may be so many spots that they join up, or there may be just a few.
Learn more about chickenpox
Is it safe to eat cheese while pregnant?
Well, it all depends on the type of cheese you eat. All pregnant women are advised not to eat mold-ripened cheese and blue-veined cheese Reason being the growth of bacteria called listeria, which could cause listeriosis. However, in contradiction, all hard or homemade cheeses are considered safe to eat. Swipe to view the list of cheese you should not be eating while pregnant.
Is my toddler drinking enough water?
This depends on several factors like the environment, & how active your tot is—being said that, as per the guidelines if he is 3-year old than should be drinking 3 cups& so on. You can check if he is drinking enough water by the color of the urine. If the color is pale/transparent yellow then it is a good sign, but if it is dark yellow, then it may need to up the water intake.
I am a formula milk-feeding mother, and I am not ashamed about it.
Breasts are the best-but not always. I am a formula feeder from day 1 because I wanted to, I had to. It was my choice to stay emotionally, physically and mentally fit. The pressure of doing it right, being present around my kid all the time scared me. The fear crippled as my first child barely could get any breast milk due to less production, so my reason is valid & I am not ashamed.
Can I put Heena (Mehendi) during my pregnancy? – Read from the experts
"Heena is a very popular natural hair dye available in most of the Indian houses. And yes, it is safe to dye hair with Heena but only with the non-chemical ones. It is advised to many, to avoid putting Mehendi while pregnant to avoid skin reactions. So, only natural Heena leaves or the organic packets available in the market- Dr. Ashwini Nabar
Seven reasons why your baby is crying and how to soothe them
There are apparent reasons why babies cry – your baby might be hungry or have a dirty diaper, for example. But other reasons aren't always apparent, such as a strand of hair that's wrapped around a tiny toe. Discover common reasons for babies to be upset, and learn how to make them feel better.
How to wrap a newborn in Indian style
Call it to swaddle, wrapping or lapetna your baby Indian dadi has got you covered. Swaddling makes your baby feel safe, helps her sleep for longer & peaceful times. In short, there are lots of benefits, and here is the step to step guide on how to wrap your baby like a pro. Remember to keep it tight and use cotton cloth for wrapping.
How do Tummy times help? Watch the most useful video for New moms.
There are several milestones that could be achieved just by putting your baby on tummy time. A mom after seeing the milestones track realized that her baby is missing several major milestones which are common at her age. She was advised to put her baby on tummy time, and within a week, her daughter decided to roll over! See the video and watch the importance yourself.
Your child’s social and emotional development
"Your child will start to develop socially and emotionally from birth itself. It will reach to emotional developmental milestones at certain ages too. 17% of children face development delays in life. A parent needs to keep track of milestones to know if the baby is delaying upon any. For example, by the age of 3months baby will start enjoying to play with caretakers and will react when it stops!
How to CPR an infant
It is necessary to know to do a CPR if you are a new parent or have an infant at home. One cannot wait until the emergency care arrives and could lose the golden time for CPR for your baby. Hence, it is never a harm to have some extra vital knowledge about the basics of life care. If there is no breathing, no response or normal movement by the baby than start CPR.
What are the signs that you might have to go under an Emergency C-section?
Whatever your birth plans are, things might change at the very end moment. Often C-sections are scheduled in advance. But at times they have to become a life-saving procedure. Placenta abruption could be one of the reasons for the planned C-section. When labour isn’t producing, contractions are too weak, the baby turns the side during delivery comes under an emergency C-section. The goal is to…
How do toddlers use stuff toys to deal with separation?
Let’s not get mistaken when kids play with stuff toys more than educational ones. As much intelligence quotient is a part of kid’s development, emotional quotient is too. It can be challenging for some toddlers to express themselves, and stuffed toys could be their partner when you are not. Your tot might take It hard to be away from you, and separation anxiety could be dealt with stuff toys here
It is stressful to have a newborn, what should I do to feel better?
Adjusting to the change in life could be overwhelming. Bringing a new life into this world comes with huge decisions and immense stress. Things could take a toll if you forget about yourself while adjusting to else’s needs. So here is what you can do. Eat a healthy and balanced diet, rest when the baby sleeps & forget about other work, give yourself some treats and lastly talk it out to someone.
For the dads to be-how, can you support your partner’s pregnancy journey?
Hey! All moms do know what pregnancy feels like, but certainly, not all dads do. Dads to be can help by being a reasonable observer here. They might not feel the first beat, or first kick but can help your partner in ways like. Give her a nice back massage when she gets tired, accompany your partner in antenatal appointments. You may not want to go to those lengths, but empathy could do a lot.
