Summer Is Coming, Keep Your Child Hydrated
Did you know that kids sweat less than grownups? Kids who play games or sports need to drink plenty of water so they can stay hydrated, especially in the summers. So, in order to avoid dehydration, it is better to “Drink Early”, before they get thirsty and “Drink Enough” a child of about 20-25kgs should drink at least a 250ml of cold water every 20 mins.
Safe Sleep for Baby and For You Too!
All babies under 1 year old are at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), especially those younger than 6 months. It has been called crib death because it isn’t caused by an infection or a medication, it’s listed as the cause of death if there’s no other explanation. The AAP hence recommends to sleep with the baby but avoid sharing the same bed, at least until for the first six months.
Physical Activity for Your Toddler, What Do You Need to Focus On?
When you see your child playing and want to introduce some new physical activities you need to focus on the fun part of the game. The activity needs to be fun and must-have engagement of all parts of the body, if not all than at least one. Physical activity is vital to your child’s healthy growth and development. Playing with your child and praising him as he learns.
What Is Free Play and Why is it Always a Good Idea?
Playtime is not just about having fun – it’s about learning, too. The major setback someone has received due to pandemic is kids. While playing is the core of the physical development of the child, free play allows your child to be independent. They get to choose anything and play anywhere. When a child is playing alone, they are engaging themselves using their imagination and building self-confidence.
What Is The Most Important Thing A Parent Can Do To Support Brain Development?
The main thing that any parent can do to support baby’s growth and development, and especially the mental health, is to become more acquainted with the baby, to have an option to get involved, in what we call "serve and return" . A baby serves a smile, a coo, a babble, a gesture, and the parent or other adult caring for that child returns a response that is connecting to what the baby did.
Cracking Joints Causes Arthritis
The sound might annoy people around you, but that’s about all the harm it does. You may think bones or joints rub together to cause the noise, but that’s not so. It results from a gas bubble that forms between the bones and “pops.” If you enjoy doing it, keep on. Studies show it doesn’t cause or play a role in arthritis. If you feel regular or severe pain when you do it, see your doctor.
गर्भावस्था में सोयाबीन खाने के फायदे
NCBI (नेशनल सेंटर फॉर बायोटेक्नोलॉजी इंफोर्मेशन) द्वारा प्रकाशित एक अध्ययन के अनुसार, सोयाबीन में फाइटोएस्ट्रोजेन नामक आइसोफ्लेवोन्स होता है। यह गर्भास्था के दौरान ऑक्सीडेटिव तनाव को रोकने, एंटीऑक्सिडेंट एंजाइम की कमी को समाप्त करने और उच्च रक्तचाप को नियंत्रित करने के लिए कार्य करता है। यह भ्रूण को हृदय रोग के जोखिम से बचाने के लिए भी जाना जाता है। ऐसे में यह कहा जा सकता है कि गर्भावस्था के दौरान सोयाबीन खाना सुरक्षित और फायदेमंद होता है।
Corona Virus vaccines versus Covid variants
With the heads and shoulders relation in the number of daily cases of Covid, the certainty all around the world. Vaccination drives on the track and to resolve the issues with the emerging mutated variants necessary steps are being followed. This video talks about different variants B.1.1.7 (UK), B.1.351 (South Africa) and P.1 (Brazil). Know more about which vaccine works well on which variant.
Effects of MSG During Pregnancy
MSG, Monosodium Glutamate which adds extra umami flavor to your food. It could be found in processed or packaged food, especially ready-to-eat ones have msg in it. Excessive msg gives a way to free glutamates in the body that could break down the food barrier of placenta which means your baby could be exposed to every substance from your blood, good or bad it be.
Less invasive test for Covid-19, Skin Swabs
Covid’s uprising since 2020 and the efforts of governments, health institutions and workers in the light to eradicate the pandemics are considerable. Covid testing was a crucial task that remains a primary function in providing covid safety. Researchers form Uk have developed a new method which uses sebum (oily substance) secretions, a noninvasive way to test for covid infection. Read more.
Mosquito Kills, Malaria a life-threatening disease
Malaria, with over 100 types of parasites called as Plasmodium parasite that infects various species, 5 of them are harmful for humans. They are transmitted from infected mosquitos. After entering the human body, they attack the liver, multiplies there and thereafter destroys the red blood cells by entering the bloodstream. Severe malaria can cause vital organ dysfunction. Read More
Screen Time Isn’t All About Limitations, You Can Make It Fun. Here’s How.
Are you curious about the role that screen media should play in your child’s life? Wondering if screen time is harmful, or if it is just another form of media (like books) that can be used to help your child learn and grow? When selecting education media for children, remember your purpose. There is quite a lot to look up to in the digital world. Avoid apps with lots of distraction, and animated series. Look for engaging apps, e-books, and games.
Pro Tips for Managing Toddler Tantrums
Toddler tantrums are a normal part of every child’s development. It is just as normal as baby crying in their first few months. Knowing that behavior isn’t intentional, even if you feel that way sometimes, it is NOT. What could you do? Stay Calm & Practise Patience. If you have a big reaction by getting angry than you are making him even more upset. One other way is naming your child’s feelings, play a game while he is upset and let them express it out as much they want.
Kerala Opens Up Its First Human Milk Bank ‘Nectar of Life’
Kerala opened up its first human milk bank, Nectar of Life, at the Ernakulam General Hospital in Kochi. On the off chance that a new mother needs to breastfeed yet can't because of low milk supply, medical problems, or some other issue, donor milk could be the answer, given that particular rules set by the human milk bank are met. Human milk banks serve as a blessing for such women.
क्या साइड स्लीपिंग मेरे बच्चे के लिए सुरक्षित है?
यह सही है: जब बच्चों की बात आती है तो पीठ के बल सोना सबसे अच्छा होता है। आपके बच्चे के बढ़ने और मजबूत होने तक ही साइड स्लीपिंग सुरक्षित है। जैसा कि वह बढ़ता है आप पाएंगे कि आपका बच्चा नींद के दौरान अधिक से अधिक सक्रिय हो जाता है। इस बीच, आपकी छोटी नींद की सुंदरता को सुरक्षित रखने में मदद करने मैं ये एक तरीका है।
वास्तव में, शोधकर्ताओं का कहना है कि पीठ के बल सोने से घुटन का खतरा कम होता है। शिशु अपनी पीठ पर सोते हुए अपने वायुमार्ग को साफ करने में बेहतर होते हैं। बच्चों के पास स्वचालित रिफ्लेक्सिस होते हैं जो उन्हें खाँस देते हैं या किसी भी थूक को निगलते हैं जो कि सोते समय होता है।
Literacy with Love
A short-cut to success? No there isn’t any. So why not make the process or path of success fun! One of the ways is to make your child an early reader. Reading is a very crucial part of your child’s brain development. You can start reading books by the age of 4 months! Yes, and you know what’s better? Conversing while you read, draw or write with your baby!
Summer is coming, chill out your body with this drink.
Hot season takes up your energy quicker. Quenching you thirst with water Is essential but there are other drinks that are essential to provide you that necessary nutrition that will keep you healthy and cool. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains you about one such perfect drink “Buttermilk”. It is a probiotic drink to boost your gut health, regulating you gut acidity to beat the heat. Read more
Hunger Grabs: Healthy Snacks for teens
Teenage is one of the most crucial age for physical, cognitive, emotional, and social, sensory and motor development. These changes require a constant supply of nutrition-rich food through dense meals and snacks. Most of the snacks that are available in the market have high refined grain content, sugars, Read the article mentioning 40 healthy snacks for teenagers.
