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Introduction of complementary feeding

Introduction of complementary feeding...

Introduction of complementary feeding Your baby now sits, easily reaches for objects, chews and puts every toy in his mouth. The other day, she soaked in delight on tasting the first few granules of mashed rice. Well, your baby is already on board to get acquainted with a variety of new foods other then the nature’s wonder– mother’s milk. As per what health experts believe, a baby as old as sixth month should...
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Baby proofing the house

Baby proofing the house...

Baby proofing the house They crawl and creep, touch and taste– this is how babies connect and explore the outside world in their own unique way. As new parents, your apprehension about how to ensure a safe environment for your baby is quite inevitable. But you needn’t panic over the thought. You could begin venturing in to the process, when your baby is young enough to be bound in the close confines of her bassinet....
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Immunization Schedule

Immunization Schedule...

Immunization Schedule Immunization: Placing Importance The most effective tool to protect human bodies against dreadful diseases is through Immunization. Getting vaccinated at an early age helps us to build a stronger Immune System. This works as a shield to help us combat the infections and illnesses in future in an effective way. Read More On IWH
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Teething

Teething...

Teething in Babie’s A baby’s first tooth erupts somewhere between the ages five and seven months. This process continues till all twenty primary teeth are formed by the time the child is 2 ½ yrs old. Such set of teeth includes incisors, canines and molars in each jaw. Read More On IWH
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Baby stools and their differences

Baby stools and their differences...

Baby stools and their differences Have you ever found yourself dialling the number of a parents support healthcare centre asking for help, when it came to understanding all about your baby’s poop, its hue etc. Well yes, I suppose!! Trivial it may sound, but the fact is that the colour, frequency, consistency and normal stool baby patterns have been layered with many misconceptions. Since decades, researchers...
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Diaper Rash

Diaper Rash...

Diaper Rash What is diaper rash? Diaper rash refers to the term used to describe a rash or irritation in the area covered by the diaper, causing your baby discomfort and fretfulness.It is marked by redness and small bumps in the diaper region—lower abdomen, buttocks,genital and the thigh folds.Diaper rash can occur on any skin surface that has been in direct contact with the wet or soiled diaper. It is more common in...
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Forbidden foods for nursing mothers

Forbidden foods for nursing mothers...

Forbidden foods for nursing mothers The diet of a Nursing Mum should include a broad spectrum of foods to provide her with sufficient energy and help keep a good nutritional status to support a successful breastfeeding. However, many a times mixed reviews on excluding certain foods crop up that makes following the current dietary regime even more stringent. Emphasis should be laid on the fact that unless your baby doesn’t...
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Night feeding

Night feeding...

Night feeding Night Time Feeding As a dutiful mother, you constantly find yourself spending more time with nursing, burping, changing nappy. Managing domestic chores takes a backseat for a while and at certain times it’s even drifting away from catching up your wonder sleep. Well, this is how your daily schedule would look like initially. But you would soon seek solace in switching back to your normal routine after...
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Premature and underweight babies

Premature and underweight babies...

A normal healthy baby is born after the completion of nine months or 40 weeks of pregnancy. A baby that is born before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy stands the risk of being premature and having Low birth weight. Those that are born prior to 32 weeks of gestation are termed as very premature babies Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight and Premature Babies The main causes of a preterm labour are however not firmly...
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Healthy Breast Feeding...

Healthy Breast Feeding As a mother, you would always want to give your baby the very best in life. And if you wanted to start your baby on the path to good health, breast milk is the best. Benefits for the baby Breast milk gives all the nutrients the baby needs. Breastfeeding strengthens the Immune System and protects the baby from infections and allergies. Breast milk is always safe, fresh, perfectly clean, just the...
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