Benefits of Baby Massage
Baby massage has been part of Indian culture as long as we can remember, where moms have been massaging their babies with oil (usually almond oil, coconut oil during summers, and mustard seed oil duri... Read More »
Baby ( 3 – 12 Months)
Introducing yogurt and cow’s milk to babies
Image Source – Flickr Creative Commons Yogurt (or curd) is known to be beneficial in aiding the digestive system by replenishing the friendly bacteria that help fight harmful pathogens and also ... Read More »
How much salt is OK in my Baby’s first food?
Salt makes food tastier, but it is better to let the baby’s first food be without salt. The daily amount of salt required by a baby is not more than 1g per day (which means Read More »
Safe sleeping posture for babies
An infant’s sleep posture is important as this is known to reduce the chances of sleep apnea (breathing cessation while sleeping). Many cases of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) have been obs... Read More »
Are walkers good for babies?
Baby walkers appear to be safe and parents like to buy one, assuming it would help the baby learn walking and moving around earlier. Also the baby is assumed to be safe inside it and would help him/he... Read More »
When should I start brushing my baby’s teeth?
Your baby’s teeth start appearing by 6 months of age. You can start cleaning the baby’s first teeth with a soft finger brush. But that brush needs to be sterilized every time. So, a soft, Read More »
Is honey safe for my baby?
Honey is not safe for babies below 1 year of age. Honey is known to contain Clostridium botulinum, an organism known to cause illness (infant botulism) and can even cause death. Read More »
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