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Your Baby This Week : 10 Month Week 1 Old
Your baby may still only babble, but don’t underestimate how much he understands. Babies pick up on the meaning of the words and your voice before they learn to speak. Your child may even respond to simple requests or in the words of the discipline, as a warning, “No!” Talk to him about what you are doing, wherever you are on the road, and the names of the food that he eats, and say his name. Some children warm up immediately to every new face. If they are experiencing stranger anxiety, they may feel comfortable only with a select group of family and friends. How do you introduce a sitter then? If possible, have the sitter visit ahead of time so that your child can get to know her well in advance. Ask her to approach your baby slowly and gently. With time, your child will get used to her and they’ll become the best of friends!
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Is Your 19 Month Old Toddler Trying to Assert Independence?
At 19 months don’t expect your toddler to be the same sweet darling angel. This is the age where as parents you will see a whole new beastly side of your little one emerge. Toddler asserting independence comes as an essential phase in their growth and development.
There comes a time in a toddler’s life when they acquire a new found freedom. This sense of individuality begins to develop when they realize that they are their own separate beings who can be left alone to do things their own way. At around 16 months of age their physical skills and mental and emotional thought processes begin to kick in and by 19 months you'll have a little monster on your hands.
Ways to Cope With Toddler Milestone Independence
1. Acknowledge their Independence
The most important thing to remember when dealing with a tempestuous toddler is not to allow yourself to be unfazed by their “I’ll do it my way” behaviour. It’s a phase all toddlers go through and acknowledging this independence is the first step in helping them along the way. So if your little one insists on wearing a particular outfit, let them. If they want to feed themselves, leave them to it irrespective of the mess they make. It can’t hurt to allow them their say every now and then.
2. Be Consistent When Setting Rules
Children thrive on rules and regulations provided there is a consistency to it. You can’t let your toddler know that he has to be in bed by 8 at night only to bend the rule on any other given day when it suits you. That will only give rise to a much more adamant and defiant toddler declaring independence from parents
3. Meet Them Halfway
When you find your toddler asserting independence a loud no isn't always the answer. Sometimes meeting them halfway can do the trick. For instance, if your toddler hates the outfit you have chosen for her, let her decide what she wants to wear. Let her know that she will only be entitled to one choice. That way you'll have given into their demands but on your terms.
4. Foster a Cconducive Environment
Exploring rooms and making a go at gadgets and breakable items are nothing but a toddler showing signs of independent behaviour. Stopping or yelling at them in the negative won’t help matters. It helps to create an environment that’s suitable for your little explorer. That would mean keeping breakables away from their reach and baby-friendly items within, covering electrical sockets and maybe even hiding electrical gadgets if it comes to that.
A 19-months-old child asserting independence is a necessary part of a child’s learning process. It’s a good thing that they want to do things on their own. There is a lot that children learn when left to make their own choices. We all learnt that way after all, didn’t we? Read more
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Essentials to Carry in Your Medical Kit While Travelling
Travelling can be an enriching experience as long as you have planned things beforehand and have everything sorted. If you are planning to travel to some place, we know you must have packed clothes, cosmetics, and other essentials. But did you think of carrying a medical kit along? A first aid kit often skips our mind when we pack things. But it's not something that you should forget. A first aid kit is of extreme importance. If you already don't have a medical kit yet, we are here to tell you about the things that should go in your first aid kit. A travel medicine kit will keep you calm and safe throughout the journey.
Why Should You Have a First Aid Kit With You While Traveling?
When you travel to a new place, you will be exposed to the environment that you might not be used to. Having quick medical access will not always be possible if you are in the midst of your journey or in a remote area. A medical kit will come in handy at this time. If you carry a first aid kit with you, you will be able to administer the first level of care, and cut down the risks of any injury or illness from getting worse.
First Aid Kit Checklist
When putting together a first-aid kit, there are a few essentials that you will have to carry along with you. Furthermore, if you’re travelling with kids or the elderly, or are going on an adventure trip, then having a few other important items along with you is highly recommended as well.
Medicine Kit Essentials
When putting together your travel health kit prior to a journey, make sure you at least have some of the basic essentials that comprise the foundation of a medicine kit.
Thermometer
Electrolyte powder
Antibacterial or anti-fungal cream
Laxative, if suffering from constipation
Medicine for combating diarrhoea
Insect bite lotion or cream
Safety scissors
Crepe bandage and gauze
Band-aids
Antiseptic solution and cream
Cough drops
Standard antihistamines
Standard pain relievers like paracetamol
Medicines for cough, cold, and fever
Sunscreen lotion
For Kids
Apart from the usual items, there are a few essentials that you should pack if you’re travelling with kids.
1. A Digital Thermometer
Many kids do not prefer standard thermometer. So, if you are travelling with your kids do not forget to carry a digital thermometer.
2. Medicines for Cold
Changes in atmosphere and temperature can make a child fall ill, especially if you’re travelling to crowded areas. So keep cold and flu medicines for babies handy.
3. Child-Friendly Anti-allergic Medicines
If your child is allergic to something, the change in the air or other elements present in the atmosphere of a new location may trigger his allergy, which is why you must carry anti-allergic medications always while travelling with a child. Keep a few antihistamines handy.
For the Elderly
When travelling around with the elderly, having a small travel first aid kit is highly recommended, along with a few other items that they might require on an emergency basis.
1. Cream With Antibiotic Properties
The atmospheric changes can rob the moisture from the skin of old people faster than usual, making it dry and they might get cuts or injuries. If these cuts or injuries get infected, an antibiotic cream should be used immediately.
2. Spare Medicines
People in their old age often tend to forget taking their medicines on time. Sometimes, they even forget their medicines in a hotel or wherever they are staying or drop it accidentally. When you are on the road with them, you must keep spare medicines with you so that they don't skip their dose.
3. An Extra Pair of Eyeglasses
When you are travelling to a new city with your parents or grandparents, always keep an extra pair of eyeglasses for them. If their eyeglasses break accidentally during the journey, they won't be able to enjoy at all. Hence, you must pack spare eyeglasses for them.
For Adventure Lovers
While most of us choose calm and serene locations for a holiday, a few of us prefer going for an adventurous journey. If you are an adventurous traveller, here are some additional things that you should pack. These items will keep you safe and healthy.
1. Needles and Cream for Blisters
Hiking, trekking, or similar activities may expose you to injuries which may form blisters. Carrying a few needles to drain the pus and alcohol wipes to clean it are strictly recommended. You should also carry band-aid, of course!
2. Water Purification Tablets
If you travel to far-flung areas, you may not always have access to clean drinking water. Having a portable purifier or iodine tablets will come in handy at such times. You can purify the water before drinking.
3. A Portable Phone Charger
The last thing you’d want is your mobile running out of power in a remote area. Keep extra batteries and a mobile power bank that’s always charged to allow yourself back on the grid if needed.
Things to Carry While Traveling Abroad
If you are planning to travel abroad, no doubt, you will need to carry medicines along. But there are certain other important things that tell the true status of your health you might need.
1. Documents
You should carry your important health-related documents while travelling abroad. In case, something happens to you, these documents will be your lifeline to get any support from the authorities in case of an emergency.
2. Prescriptions
In case you run out of medication or need access to scheduled drugs, having a doctor’s prescription can clarify any doubts at pharmacies or clinics, where such prescriptions are mandatory.
3. Antibiotics
When you travel abroad, you will obviously eat a totally different kind of cuisine that you get here. If the food doesn't suit your tummy, you might fall sick. Keep antibiotics with you in order to combat any kind of bacterial infection that may rise up out of the blue.
4. Insurance Documents
Many international health facilities will require you to submit proof of health insurance before getting the treatment you need. Have this document on you at all times.
5. Contraceptive Options
Contrary to popular opinion, acquiring an emergency contraceptive is not always easy in a different country. So, always carry contraceptives with you.
Tips to Pack Your Travel Medicine Kit
While packing medicines and cream in your first aid kit, keep in mind these important points.
Start with the basics and include all the necessary first aid items.
Follow up with any personal medication that has been prescribed to you for specific reasons.
Make sure you keep spares of essential medicines in a different bag for backup purposes.
Maintain copies of identification and insurance along with the medicine kit as well.
Figuring out the right medicines to carry while travelling depends on the location as well as the duration of travel. With a few basics and your personalised medication, you can easily have all your bases covered and stay safe without stress.
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Rice porridge with pumpkin
This creamy porridge is an ideal and complete baby food. It has the goodness of milk with a colourful and vitamin packed vegetable and the energy packed rice. Try it out for your baby!!
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
20 Minutes
10 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cup pumpkin, cooked
2 cup rice, cooked
250 ml milk
1/4 cup Sugar
Method
Step 1
Mash pumpkin lightly.
Step 2
Add rice, milk and sugar.
Step 3
Bring to boil.
Step 4
Serve when lukewarm.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 214.9 g
Calories
185
Calories from Fat
41
Total Fat
4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat
2.7g 14%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
12mg 4%
Sodium
379mg 16%
Potassium
294mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates
32.6g 11%
Dietary Fiber
3.3g 13%
Sugars
5.1g
Protein
4.4g
Vitamin A
315%
Vitamin C
7%
Calcium
8%
Iron
14%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
Tip: You can also add salt instead of sugar for a change. Read more
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Your Two Year Old Toddler on a Tricycle
Have you been wondering at what age can a child pedal a tricycle? If he has touched the two-year mark, it's a safe age for him to pedal. Teaching your toddler to pedal a tricycle will only take a day. Allowing him to practice and become steady is necessary.
You need to have patience with your toddler when teaching him to pedal a tricycle. There are techniques and tricks you can employ to make the learning process easy. Try not to run out of patience.Here are some effective tips on teaching your toddler to pedal a tricycle.
Handy Tips for a Toddler Learning to Ride a Tricycle
1. The Initiation
The first step involves getting your little one a small tricycle. Ensure that the seat is comfortable. A good seat will prop him up to allow him to hold the handlebars. His feet should also be able to touch the pedals. In order for your toddler to really get the tricycle going, ensure that his knees are bent at the full extension point.
2. Safety
Safety is of utmost importance. Before your toddler starts to learn to ride a tricycle, ensure that his head is fitted with a helmet that is strapped on securely. Make it mandatory for him to wear a helmet before he rides a tricycle or a bicycle.
3. Position
In order to ensure your toddler’s safety, ensure that the tricycle is positioned in a safe zone. This will make the pedalling lessons go off without having to worry about your little one falling. A location with lots of grass(hint: the garden) that comes with a slight downward slope is perfect for that initial ‘push’.
4. Balance
Your little one will have to get his balance right to master the tricycle. His rear should be firmly planted on the tricycle seat with his hands firmly on the handlebars and feet on the pedals. These precautions will pave the way for a successful tricycle lesson.
5. The Push
You have to be the one that gives your toddler his first push on the tricycle. Keep reminding him to keep his hands on the bar and feet on the pedal. If his feet come off the pedal, stop the lesson and ask him to reposition them. You can then continue to push your toddler down the slope while urging him to start pedalling. If things go right, he will be smiling with glee for accomplishing the feat.
6. Persistence
Don't stop the pedalling lessons. Continue working with your toddler to ensure he gains experience with pedalling. The process will not be easy. It will probably be a few months before he is motivated to pedal without assistance. So, when can a toddler ride a tricycle? When he is confident.
If you stick to the plan, your little one should soon become adept at putting the pedal to the metal. There will be a few bumps and bruises along the way, but, aren't those a part of every learning process? Remember; when you're teaching a toddler to ride a tricycle don't ever forget to keep a close watch on the child. Read more
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Guardian of 0 children
11 hours ago
Q. I am 9 week pregnant and I have runny nose very badly can I use cetirizine tablet?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
7 hours ago
A. use nasal drops , that acts faster .
You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very properly.
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Trying To Conceive
11 hours ago
Q. hi,
my LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5 , what if I intercourse after 2 days, can I do intercourse in ovulation day can become a pregent .
on ovulation day if we intercourse can become a pregent..pls advice..
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
7 hours ago
A. since the follicle size is 18 to 20 mm your ovulation may occur within 24 hours also so if you have intercourse with in that time it will be more effective to get conceived
your endometrial growth is not good enough for conception but still you can just try
Sai Prasanthi R L has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
10 hours ago
Q. Hlw dr its my 6th month pregnency can i intimate with my partner
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
10 hours ago
A. Hello dear! If your pregnancy is going on fine without any high risk factors then it’s okay. Still, would advise you to check with your doctor once before going further. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
Abhaya Rajput has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due this month
7 hours ago
Q. My breasts feel full and heavy, but there’s no milk when pumping and during feeding baby —what do I do?
Abhaya Rajput
Mom of a 14 yr 4 m old boy
1 hour ago
A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. But it is really very difficult to say anything without proper examination. It is advisable to get yourself evaluated by a doctor and follow doctors advise properly. You can also book online doctor’s appointment on FirstCry where the doctor can help you and guide you properly.
Thanks and take care
Dr Disha Patel has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 6 months
7 hours ago
Q. can I take medicine pcm n citrazene in pregnancy fir sore throats n fever
Dr Disha Patel
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2 hours ago
A. dear mom.
better to take tab pcm for time being n do take steam inhakation couple of tines a day, follpw good home renedies for cold, taje more rest .
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Mom of a 9 m old child
52 mins ago
Q. hi everyone good morning,
sorghum can I give to my 10 month baby is it safe or not please revert I waiting for your reply
Dr Vandan H Kumar
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50 mins ago
A. yes
whenever you give any new food to the child you have to take care of two things.
you should give in small quantity. if the child doesn't develop any digestion problem in next 24 hours to 48 hours and the child is able to digest that food then that food can be given again.
but if the child is not able to digestc or there is some problem with vomiting or loose motion or colic pain then kindly avoid that food.
we wait for 2 to 3 days to confirm whether the child is having any problem to that particular food or not
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