Found 47 Articles for Child Care

If your baby is unwell or distressed, take him/her to an experienced pediatrician for the immediate medical help!When To Seek Medical HelpJaundice: If your baby's nails, chest, eyes or body seems yellow in color, take your newborn to the doctor immediately.Breathing Problems: If your baby is having breathing problems or his/her breathing becomes irregular or rapid, do not delay going to the hospital.Breathing Is Noisy: If your newborn is having difficulty breathing or his/her breathing is noisy when they are not crying.Problems with Bowel Movements: If your baby does not show any movement for 2-3 days after his/her birth, the ... Read More

Massage is considered very important for the development and growth of a newborn baby. Lack of oil massage or touch therapy results in poor growth of the baby, psychological problems, and delayed attachment to parents.Benefits of MassageMassage promotes blood circulation, tone up the muscles, and relax different areas of the body.It increases food absorption hormones such as insulin.Massage results in promotion of mother-infant bonding.Babies become more active and alert.Massage enhances skin barrier function, acts as a source of warmth and nutrition, and increases weight gain.Greater bone mineralization and more optimal behavioral and motor responses.Regular oil massage reduces stress behavior and ... Read More

Give your baby a sponge bath or wipe your baby's body with a moist cloth.Bathe the baby in a warm room and temperature of the water should not exceed 37 degrees C.When you bathe your newborn make sure you cover his/her ears properly so that the water does not enter his/her ears.Bath duration should not exceed five minutes in order to avoid over hydration of the skin which may lead to easily brittleness of the skin and decrease threshold for injury.Before begin to bathe your newborn, keep the baby's towel, mild cream, baby oil, baby powder, and diaper ready. Wrap ... Read More

Toys for newbornsSensory toysWind chimesLightweight rattleshand-held toysActivity centerMusic player suitable for babiesToys for 3 to 6 months oldBoard booksSoft stuffed animalsUnbreakable mirrorActivity barsColorful teething ringsSqueaky rubber toysSoft books with high-contrast patternsToys for 6 to 9 months oldBusy boardBallsMoving toysBooksHousehold itemsWood or soft blocksSoft dolls or stuffed animalsToys for 9 to 12 months oldBallsBlocksToy telephoneBooksPush toysShape sortersToys for 12 to 18 months oldPush and pull toysBallsPicture booksLarge building bricksClimbing gymRide-on vehiclesWashable crayons and paperSorting and nesting toysToys for 18 to 24 months oldToy instrumentsTrain setsBallsArt suppliesDress-up clothesPuzzles and manipulativeToys to play houseLarge and small blocksPuzzlesIllustrated books and COsWashable crayons and paperRide-on ... Read More

Start with finely cooked and mashed dalia, khichri, rice or ragi with ghee and sugar, or leafy vegetables and fresh fruits. After a week, feed your baby with sweet potato or carrot if you have started with cereals first.Feed your baby in the right order. Always give your baby carbohydrates first and then start with proteins. For vegetarians, start with legumes and pulses and for non-vegetarians, introduce meat, fish, and chicken. Fats should be the last food to be introduced to babies.Increased water intake. When babies start eating solid foods they need more water. Avoid any other beverages apart from ... Read More

Today most people expect babies to behave like adults since their birth. Every cooing or crying parents think has a medical concern and most of the parents want a medication to help their baby to stop crying.Babies need constant contact with their parents and require timely attention. They try to show their emotions through the non-verbal cues they know. Crying is not always a call for feeding.So, You Might Be Wondering: What Can Make A Baby Cry?If he/she is hungryIf he/she is illIf he/she is feeling uncomfortableIf he/she is feeling too hot or too coldIf he/she just want to play ... Read More

Early Stimulation 0 to 2 MonthsBaby develops a sense of bonding when held close and cuddled.Mother's milk is a complete baby food.Hang brightly colored objects across the crib.Proper covering helps to prevent heat loss in the newborn period.Early Stimulation 2 to 4 MonthsBaby should be carried astride (legs separated).Maintain eye contact while talking with your baby.Sound producing toys are appropriate for this age.Place objects just out of reach of the baby's hands. Stimulate him/her to reach out and grasp it.Early Stimulation 4 to 6 MonthsA child starts taking semi-solid food.Encourage babbling.Allow your baby to move freely.Shake a bell or a ... Read More

Behavioral Problem: Thumb suckingCommon Presentation Age: 6 months to 3 yearsSymptoms: Body identification, feeling of loneliness, insecurity, hunger, boredom, fear.Acts: Motivation, assurance, reinforcement, counseling, give alternatives continuously, behavior modification, make more eye contact.Behavioral Problem: Breath holding spasmsCommon Presentation Age: 6 months to 6 yearsSymptoms: Due to anger, fear, pain or frustration the child cries and then holds the breath.Acts: Reassured long term prognosis, behavior modification, most of the episodes resolve by the time the child is 4 to 5 years old.Behavioral Problem: StubbornCommon Presentation Age: Below 5 yearsSymptoms: Faulty parenting habits.Acts: Uniform parenting, give or act immediately if you can, ... Read More

When to start solids (weaning) for your baby?Should start solid food after completion of six months (180 days).First Food (6 months)By around 6 months your baby will be ready to eat semi-solid food.First Food should be rice and dal in semi-liquid form with desi ghee, followed by blander types of vegetables and fruits.The texture should be pureed.6 to 9 monthsAfter 6 months you can introduce well-cooked chicken or fish. However, ensure to remove bones and gristle in case of fish.If your child starts solid food for the first time after 6 months ensure you begin with rice cereal and pureed ... Read More

Don't allow children to burn fire-crackers unless an elderly family member is present. Don't allow children to handle matches or lighters. Do teach them the dangers of playing with fire.Don't leave a hot iron and with the cord hanging unattended. A child may pull it down on top of himself. Switch off and store the iron away with the cord coiled up when you have finished ironing.Don't place utensils with hot liquids near the edge of the table. Don't keep stove handles jutting out within reach of children. Do keep all containers of hot fluid out of their reach.Don't pour ... Read More