Caring for Infants (0-1 yrs) Tips

नवजात शिशु जितने ज्यादा छोटे होते हैं, उनकी देखभाल भी बहुत नाजुकता से करनी पड़ती है. माँ और शिशु का रिश्तों सभी रिश्तों से अनमोल होता है. इस रिश्तों को माँ से बेहतर कोई नहीं जन सकता है. बच्चे के जन्म के बाद ही बहुत सावधानी से देखभाल करना चाहिए. ऐसे में शिशु का सम्पूर्ण स्वास् थ्य उसके जन्म से 28 दिन के बीच निर्धारित होता है. जन्म के बाद शिशु को माँ का दूध प्रयाप्त मात्रा में कैसे मिले, उसके कपडे बदलना, उसका रोना इत्यादि सभी बातों को बारीकी से ध्यान रखना पड़ता है. यदि आपका बच्चे में ऐसी कोई भी बदला...more

Babies are fragile and need special care. In case of babies that are born prematurely, the amount of attention needed increases many fold and parents need to be extra careful and attentive. A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is said to be a premature baby. The earlier the baby is born, the higher the risk of complications.

Most premature babies spend the first few days after birth in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This is because they may have trouble breathing and may nee...more

किसी भी बच्चे का जन्म प्रत्येक मां-बाप के लिए खुशियों का मौका होता है. बच्चों की ख्वाहिश हर मां-बाप को होती है लेकिन असली परेशानियां तो बच्चे पैदा होने के बाद ही शुरू होती है. यदि बचपन से ही उनका ध्यान ठीक से नहीं रखा गया तो आगे चलकर कोई परेशानी उत्पन्न हो सकती है. हम सभी अपने शरीर के लिए आवश्यक पोषक तत्व और अन्य पदार्थों की आपूर्ति भोजन के माध्यम से ही करते हैं. इसलिए बच्चों के भोजन का भी उचित ध्यान रखना पड़ेगा खास करके ऐसे बच्चे जिनकी उम्र 2 साल से भी कम है. वह ठीक से बोल भी नहीं पाते इसलिए उन...more

Spitting up, refusing to try new foods and occasionally turning up their noses at feeding times, is normal but consistently refusing food and water, vomiting and allergies may indicate an underlying medical condition that requires attention. Common feeding problems that affect infants include sucking, prolonged chewing without swallowing, holding food in their mouth and grabbing food. Infants who are unable to close their mouths in order to keep food inside may also be said to be suffering from ...more

Children start talking in the first two years of their life. While everyone learns at a different rate, some children have more difficulty as compared to others. In such cases, your child may benefit by consulting a speech therapist. A speech therapist s sole purpose is to spend one on one time with your child and help them overcome communication issues. Some of the ways a speech therapist can help are:

Better Articulation: Articulation refers to a person s ability to move the jaw, tong...more

Motherhood is a big responsibility. Being a caretaker and a nurturer requires a lot of hard work and time. Staying active physically, emotionally and spiritually is the most difficult work of all. It is even more tiring as the entire process of giving birth is a tiring task in itself.

In order to get over this tiredness, according to Ayurveda, one should try to calm their Vata. Spiritual elements of the body are collectively called Vata. Vata is responsible for maintaining the balance a...more

Eating healthy food and getting enough rest and exercise may not be enough to boost your immune system, particularly when you are being exposed to bacteria and viruses in your increasingly polluted environment. Your immune system needs a bit more help and Homeopathy offers more than a helping hand, find the top 5 homeopathic immunity medicines listed below that will supplement your body resistance.

The immune system is like a fort to protect the body against foreign invaders (or pathog...more

In today's world, the number of working moms all over the world is more than ever. Such women have a huge two-fold task of balancing between work and home, which includes looking after their children and managing their work at office. Balancing the two ends can make life hard for a working mother.

Here are some effective ways to find balance in motherhood for working mothers:



Stay connected during daytime: You should try to stay connected with your children, even when...more

3 crucial things a newborn needs the most

Newborns primarily need your love, care, and attention. If you aren't sure whether you're on the right track with your little one, read on to find out the 3 most important things that your newborn needs:

1. Skin-to-skin contact: one of the best ways to speed up the bonding process with your newborn is by having as much as possible skin-to-skin contact with your child. This is important as the newborn connects through smell and touch dur...more

If your child has become increasingly addicted to sweets and other sugary items, this addiction can lead to certain behavioral problems (like mood swings, irritability, anger, etc) in children. Moreover, a high sugar intake can lead to your child falling prey to serious diseases and conditions, including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

Here's what you can do to break your child's indulgent habits and wean him from ill-health causing culprits like cakes, ice creams, candi...more