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20 Exclusive Newborn Baby Gift Ideas
The arrival of a new-born baby is a joyous occasion, not only for the family, but also for friends and relatives. Gifting something to a new-born baby can be a bit confusing, especially for those who don't have any experience in this field. Everyone may like to gift something that is exclusive and cherished by the parents of the newborn baby.
20 Unique Newborn Gifts Ideas
Here is a comprehensive list of 20 unique new-born gift ideas:
1. Baby’s Clothes
You can choose baby’s clothing items like mittens, bibs, vests, caps, booties. Keep in mind to buy only cotton clothes. Avoid synthetic fabrics.
2. Baby Diapers
You can never go wrong with gifting diapers. Disposable diapers of many reputed brands are available in the market. You can also buy cloth diapers if you are environment conscious. Bear in mind to buy the age-appropriate size of diapers.
3. Baby Bath
New moms may feel anxious about bathing their newborn baby, as they seem very fragile. So, gifting a baby bath can certainly help them in this task. You can buy the portable kind, which makes bathing the baby easier and more practical.
4. Baby Photo Album
New parents are sure to love this gift. Gifting a baby photo album can help parents record all the first-year milestones of their baby. They can paste pictures and footprints of their baby, along with personal details like the birth weight of the baby, the time he/she was born, and so on, for memory's sake.
5. Baby’s Swaddling Cloth
Baby’s swaddling clothes and baby sheets can be another beneficial gift, as babies tend to make a lot of mess. Hence, draping sheets are always needed in large numbers. Again, do remember to buy the cotton ones.
6. Silver Jewellery Items
Traditionally, gifting silver items to the newborn baby is considered auspicious, as silver metal has several health benefits. You can gift anything, from silver bangles or anklets, to silver glasses, bowls or spoons.
7. Rattlers and Musical Toys
The market is full of exciting choices when it comes to rattlers and musical toys for newborn babies. Not only are they available in adorable designs, but are also peppy and soothing, which is a sure shot entertainer for the baby.
8. Baby’s Bed Linen
Baby’s bed linen also makes for a great gift. Baby’s bedding sets are available in attractive designs. Choosing a quick dry variety is a good idea. You can also go in for the latest fad, sleeping bags with cute motifs, for the newborn baby, which are sure to keep the baby snug.
9. Baby’s Room Decor
Gifting items for the baby’s room décor can be a fun idea. You may have no trouble choosing from a wide selection of things, like picture frames, wall stickers, baby room lighting, height charts, rugs and carpets, drapes, etc.
10. Cot Mobiles/Play Gym
A new parent may appreciate having a cot mobile or a play gym, which can engage their baby, while allowing them to do some chores. You can opt for the musical kinds in bold colours.
11. Baby Carrier Sling
You can pick a baby carrier sling or a baby carrier. Both make for practical gifting. Do keep in mind the age recommendations while buying the sling, as smaller babies usually require extra neck support.
12. Baby Pacifier/Teethers
New parents can find comforting their baby to be quite a task. Baby pacifiers may make just the right gift, in that case. Baby pacifiers and teethers come in different animal characters. Make sure that they are the non-toxic kinds.
13. Baby Skincare Products
You can gift a set of baby skincare products, which include foam shampoo, baby body lotion, massage oil, baby soap, diaper rash cream, baby wipes. As babies have sensitive skin, ensure that you buy products designed specially for babies.
14. Baby Furniture
You can buy a piece of baby furniture for gifting, dressers or changing units, nursery rocking chairs, travel cots, etc. Baby furniture is available in different styles and finishes.
15. Teach My Baby Kits
Teach my baby kits can be a multi-purpose gift idea, as they contain teaching things like first word, body parts, numbers, colours, and so on. Such kits may also include finger puppets, soft playing blocks, CD/DVD sets of rhymes, etc.
16. Feeding Essentials
Feeding products, like baby bottles in different sizes, along with extra nipples, can make an ideal gift. You can also fashion an assorted gift hamper including bottle brushes, bottle covers, bibs, sippers, breast pumps, and breast pads.
17. Diaper Bag
A one in all diaper bag, which can accommodate disposable diapers, tissues or baby wipes, a changing mat, diaper rash cream, and a sanitizer, can be a handy gift for the new mom.
18. DIY (Do It Yourself) Gifts
You can use your creativity to gift something handmade, like a knitted sweater with matching socks and cap, a quilted blanket, or stuffed toys. You can also personalise the gift, with the baby’s name. Newborn baby girl gift ideas can include stitching traditional wear like a lehenga. Newborn baby boy gift ideas can be a stitched kurta with a jacket.
19. Baby Proofing Kit
Parents will be required to baby proof their house as the baby grows. You can present a baby proof kit, and the parents can baby proof their house when the time comes.
20. Gift Cheque
In case you don’t have enough time to buy a gift, you can offer a gift cheque, too. The new parents can use the money any way they wish to.
Things to Consider When Picking a Gift
With the varied options given above, it is essential to keep certain factors in mind when picking a gift for newborns. Here are some features that your gift should have.
1. Practical Usage
There are many things that a newborn requires, and parents will definitely be grateful to people who gift them something that they can actually use. This helps them cut costs and saves multiple trips to the store. Parents can never have too many of diapers, feeding bottles, or toys, so these could be great ideas.
2. Sentimental Value
Another direction you can go in while picking out a gift is the emotional route. You could consider a scrapbook or personalised clothing, etc. Something that helps store memories or is personalised to the baby can be kept in the future, and remind them of these months of nervousness, excitement, and happiness.
3. Uniqueness
Most babies only need one of each thing, so parents would have already bought a stroller and cot. However, anything that amps up these basic items is a good idea, such as a travel cot etc. Make sure that your unique gift is still useful or sentimental, though.
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Foetal Monitoring
The progress of science and its application in medicine has made it possible for doctors to monitor pregnancy and labour in great detail, and intervene when needed to safeguard the baby and the mother. Once such way of monitoring the baby during pregnancy, labour and childbirth is foetal monitoring.
What Is It?
During labour and delivery, your doctor will be monitoring the baby’s heartbeat to check on the tiny heart’s status and its response to your contractions. This monitoring may also be done before labour as a part of regular check-ups during the pregnancy or when you notice any change in the frequency of baby kicks. Foetal monitoring can detect an abnormal heart rate which may be useful in detecting any health problems your baby could be facing. It is a reliable method of checking the baby’s heartbeat and helps the doctor take corrective measures.
Why Is It crucial During Labour?
It is as critical for doctors to carry out foetal heart monitoring during labour as it is to monitor it through the entire pregnancy. This process helps the doctors keep track of the baby’s heart rate and times the duration of the contractions you are experiencing. It is an extremely reliable method for your doctor to know if your baby is doing well or facing any problems. The purpose of foetal monitoring during labour is to ensure that the foetal heart rate stays normal. This assures you and your doctor that the delivery can proceed normally if there are no other problems.
The primary aim of foetal monitoring is to identify if the baby could be hypoxic (deprived of adequate oxygen levels) so that other assessments of foetal well-being can be carried out. If the results are positive, the doctor could decide to deliver the baby by caesarean section or instrumental vaginal birth.
Foetal monitoring at home is also an option if the right kind of equipment can be made available. This is mostly done when the mother has been recommended to stay at home or to make minimum movements.
Types of Foetal Monitoring
There are three different methods of monitoring the baby’s heartbeat, and these are carried out depending on the need of the hour. These intrapartum foetal monitoring methods are divided into internal and external monitoring, and they are as follows:
External Monitoring
What it is: Also known as Auscultation, this is a process where a small, hand-held device called a Doppler transducer or a special stethoscope is used to carry out foetal auscultation. In this process, the transducer is connected to a foetal heart rate monitor or the Doppler Foetal Monitor through a set of wires. Your doctor will place the transducer and move it all over your abdominal area till the device picks up your baby’s heartbeat, which is then transferred to the foetal or pregnancy monitor.
When it is done: This method is used to monitor what the doctor considers to be safe or low-risk pregnancies, and this is considered routine in this case. There are pre-set times when your doctor will check the baby’s heartbeat, such as during the routine check-ups, and the frequency will be increased if the doctor notices any abnormality in the heart rate.
Risks: While there are no known risks of auscultation as it is used only periodically during labour and delivery, the method of electronic foetal heart monitoring may pose some issues for the expectant mother. They are:
During EFM (Electronic Foetal Monitoring), you will need to restrict your movements as even a slight movement could interrupt the signals and the machine could spout incorrect readings.
It limits the movement of the pregnant woman which could be uncomfortable and make it difficult for the woman to deliver the baby naturally. However, with technological advances, portable devices that can be connected wirelessly to your body are also being increasingly used in hospitals.
Benefits:
The sound of the baby’s heartbeat is reassuring for the mother and may help dissipate uncertainty and stress
Detection of any anomalies may enable the doctor to take remedial action to protect the baby
Limitations:
The movement of the mother is limited during monitoring, and this may cause discomfort
Routine monitoring is not recommended in low-risk pregnancies
Internal Monitoring
What it is: In this method, an electrode is placed on that portion of the baby that is nearest to the cervix, which is usually the baby’s scalp, and the baby’s heart rate is monitored. However, in this method, since your contractions will not be monitored, the doctor will have to insert a pressure catheter into the uterus to understand its frequency.
When it is done: When your doctor is unable to receive the necessary data of your baby’s heartbeats through external monitoring, he may have to opt for the internal monitoring method.
Risks:
The electrode may cause a little abrasion or tiny bruises where it touches the foetus
You could feel uncomfortable when the electrode and the pressure catheter are inserted
This method is not recommended for mothers who are HIV positive or infected by herpes since the virus is likely to be transferred to the baby
Benefits: Internal foetal monitoring produces more accurate results than external foetal monitoring
Limitations: Internal monitoring can be carried out only after the amniotic sac has burst (after the water is broken) and this could cause delay in monitoring the baby’s heart rate
Continuous Electronic Foetal Monitoring
What it is: This monitoring is conducted using a special Foetal Monitor. A set of wide, stretch bands is used to hold two electronic disks, also known as transducers, in place. These transducers have two different functions to perform when they are held against the abdomen. While one transducer tracks your baby’s tiny heartbeats, the other transducer monitors your labour contractions and times it to perfection. The readings are transferred from the transducers to the monitor which records and prints it on a chart for doctors to check and take necessary action. This monitor can also reproduce the sound of the baby’s heartbeat for parents-to-be to hear. This method is also known as the Continuous Electronic Foetal Monitoring method due to the frequency at which the monitoring of the baby’s heartbeat is carried out.
When it is done: Continuous foetal monitoring is done in late pregnancy and during labour
Risks: A woman who opts for continuous foetal monitoring is more likely to have an assisted birth, as doctors are likely to suggest an emergency C-section even if the risk to the baby is only a perceived one.
Benefits: Continuous monitoring not only comforts you as you can hear the baby’s heartbeat but is also believed to reduce chances of a seizure after the baby is born. A seizure is a symptom of brain damage which may have occurred due to lack of oxygen.
Limitations: Electronic Foetal Monitoring does not cause any pain to the mother or the baby in any way. However, the to-be mothers can experience a certain amount of discomfort due to the limited movement it causes.
Intermittent Auscultation
If you are an expectant mother, you must already have experienced this method during your prenatal visits to the doctor. In intermittent auscultation, during the first stage of labour, the nurse or doctor checks the heart rate every 15 to 30 minutes and then increases the frequency to every 5 minutes during the second stage. The doctor keeps a check on the baby’s heart rate in between your contractions, to gauge if it falls between 110 to 160 beats per minute. This also allows the doctor to get a sense of the baby’s tolerance to your contractions.
Comparing Continuous Monitoring to Intermittent Auscultation
While both are external foetal monitoring processes, they differ in the frequency of monitoring done. Intermittent auscultation records the foetal heart rate at pre-decided intervals or periods, while, as the name suggests, continuous monitoring is done throughout the labour or delivery.
Intermittent auscultation uses a device known as a Doppler transducer to measure the heart rate, while the foetal heart tracing (heart rate) in continuous monitoring is reviewed by the doctor on a regular basis using transducers and monitors for the display of information and data.
Intermittent foetal monitoring is carried out for women who are considered to have low-risk pregnancies. When the doctor anticipates issues related to the delivery, he carries out continuous monitoring so that corrective action can be taken at the right time.
What Is Category 2 Foetal Heart Tracing?
All Foetal Heart Rate patterns that do not fall in either the normal (Category I) or the abnormal (Category II) range are considered to be category two foetal heart tracing. These tracings are then classified as atypical. If your doctor comes across such a pattern, he may attempt to change your position to reduce the cord compression and enhance blood flow to the placenta.
What if My Baby’s Heart Rate Is Abnormal?
Your doctor will evaluate your baby’s heart rate throughout labour and keep a watchful eye for any signals that indicate a problem. He will be monitoring the baby’s baseline heart rate to know if it’s normal and evaluate the changes if any.
In the event of your baby’s heart rate being abnormal, the doctor will advise a few more checks and tests before arriving at a decision. Remember, an abnormal heart rate does not always indicate that something is wrong with your baby, and the tests which follow will determine the actual issue.
If your baby moves, its heart rate will go up during that time, and this is normal. It mirrors the increase in your heart rate when you exercise. It is only the unchanged fast heartbeat that can be disconcerting for the doctor.
As a corrective measure, the doctor may take steps to change your position or provide additional oxygen to you. Giving you the necessary fluids through an intra-venous method can also give positive results. In case these measures do not yield the expected result, the doctor may decide to deliver the baby using the caesarean method or by applying forceps or vacuum to draw the baby out.
Foetal monitoring is an important way to monitor the health of the baby before birth. Some level of monitoring is performed on a regular basis, and even if the doctor recommends extra monitoring, it should not give you any cause for concern. Make sure you speak to your doctor if you are worried, and take his advice to ensure your baby’s safety.
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Wheat tortilla wrap with lentil and veggies
Tortilla wraps are a favorite across all ages; kids like it as its yummy, mothers like it as they can squeeze in all the healthy veggies which their children don't like. Wheat flour replaces maize flour in this more healthy version of tortillas, thus helping you in having a higher complex carbohydrate intake. Obviously with the increased fiber content, it becomes a very filling meal. You can add other veggies or greens of your choice to the filling too. Make these tortilla wraps and relish an all-nutrient packed meal.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
35 Minutes
35 Minutes
Ingredients
For The Tortillas
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp (teaspoon) oil
1/2 tsp salt
For The lentil and veggie Stuffing
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 chopped spring onions
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
1 tomato, cut into slices
2 tbsp(tablespoon) coarsely grated carrot
2 tbsp boiled lentils (masoor)
1/2 cup grated low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp ginger- chilli-garlic paste
2 tsp chillies in vinegar
1 tsp oil salt to taste
Other Ingredients
Whole wheat flour for rolling
Method
For the tortillas
Step 1
Mix the flour, oil and salt and make a dough by adding enough warm water.
Step 2
Knead the dough well.
Step 3
Keep aside for ½ an hour by covering with a wet cloth to prevent from drying.
Step 4
Pull out one small portion of the dough.
Step 5
Roll like a chapati (thin rounds of 100 mm (5") diameter) with the help of little flour.
Step 6
Cook lightly on a non-stick pan till it develops light brown spots.
Step 7
Flip to other side and allow to develop brown spots on the other side too.
Step 8
Remove from the pan and keep aside.
For the veggie stuffing
Step 1
Wash and soak the lentils for half an hour.
Step 2
Cook the soaked lentils in a pressure cooker for about two whistles.
Step 3
Heat oil in a non-stick pan over high flame.
Step 4
Add chilli-garlic paste and saute till it browns.
Step 5
Insert the vegetables and stir-fry for a few minutes.
Step 6
Add low fat paneer, soya sauce, ginger juice, chillies in vinegar and salt and toss well.
Step 7
Keep aside for filling in the tortilla.
To proceed
Step 1
Place 1 tortilla on a flat dry surface and spread one portion of the stuffing on it.
Step 2
Roll it and serve immediately.
Step 3
Repeat the procedure with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Nutritional Information
Calories
265
Total Fat
10 g
Saturated Fat
1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.8 g
Cholesterol
3.6 mg
Sodium
451 mg
Potassiumr
840.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
46.0 g
Dietary Fiber
10.0 g
Sugars
5.9 g
Protein
10.9 g
Vitamin A
186.5 %
Vitamin B
12 1.7 %
Vitamin C
164.8 %
Vitamin D
6.8 %
Vitamin E
10.7 %
Calcium
9.5 %
CopperE
12.9 %
Folate
25.0 %
Iron
18.1 %
Magnesium
11.5 %
Manganese
20.4 %
Niacin
15.2 %
Pantothenic Acid
14.4 %
Phosphorus
17.1 %
Riboflavin
22.2 %
Selenium
9.9 %
Thiamin
12.4 %
Zinc
6.2 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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As 2018 has come to a close, there’s a chance that you have caught yourself wondering how the year has been. We often reflect and think about all the things that happened to us in the year – the memories we’ll keep and the moments we’ll try to forget. More importantly, we reflect to think of all the ways we can make our next year better in any way possible, whether it’s by making new years resolutions or making notes of all the things we learnt.
It can be an overwhelming time for some of us, especially when our year hasn’t been kind to us – so, instead of getting too emotional and confused about how to bring 2018 to a close and welcome 2019 with open arms, let’s reflect on the past and learn from it.
5 Mindful Ways to Reflect on the Year Gone By
Here are a few helpful ways to reflect on the year gone by in a mindful manner and prepare yourself for the coming year.
1. Write down all the good things that happened to you, however small or big they were.
Often when reflecting on the year gone by, we tend to hold on to the things that made us feel unworthy. It’s not uncommon to feel that way, mainly because we want to protect ourselves from feeling that way again. However, in this chaos, we tend to forget that good things too have happened to us. Remembering the good things is great for our self-esteem and our mental and emotional health.
When reflecting on the passing year this time, write down all the good moments and things that happened to you. Don’t focus only on the major great things, but delve deeper and recall those little things that made your day or made you feel good even for a minute. The idea is to think deeply about what made you happy, and to remind yourself that good things need not be grand – happiness can be found in the smallest of actions and deeds. If you found a small flower on your desk left by your coworker and it made you feel good, write it down. Every little thing that brought a smile to your face counts.
2. Reflect on the unpleasant things – but without judgement.
The most crucial thing about this practice is to think without assuming that it was right or wrong. Practicing mindfulness means learning how to think objectively; it is a practice that takes time and dedication. The next time you find yourself alone, reflect on the past year and think about the unpleasant things with no judgement or moral take. Think of it as something that ‘happened’, and you’ll slowly find yourself getting rational about it. Thinking mindfully will help rid your mind of negative feelings.
3. Write about your feelings.
Mindfulness is a state of being completely aware of how certain things make you feel - how drinking your favourite cup of coffee makes your tongue dance and how the warmth of the cup you hold makes you feel comfortable on a cold winter day. Similarly, one of the ways in which you can reflect upon the year gone by is writing about your feelings regarding all the things that have happened with you. Write about how that good thing made you feel a certain warmth in your chest and how the bad thing made your palms sweaty out of anger. Being aware of your feelings can be a calming and liberating experience.
4. Forgive people, and yourself.
This does not necessarily mean that you have to make calls and write letters sending your apologies (however, you can do those things as well, if they help you) – it simply means thinking about the situations mindfully and letting go of the stress and anger by applying the techniques mentioned above – writing/talking about how it made you feel, and reflecting without thinking about the right and wrong. Before you step into 2019, leave the bitterness behind, and turn a new, happy page.
5. Prepare for the next year by making small, mindful changes.
The best thing about reflecting on the year gone by is the determination you feel for the year to come. While reflecting on the past, you’re preparing yourself for the future. We see the new year as an opportunity to be better people and do more things we enjoy, and we must see it that way – but making small, mindful changes can help accelerate your experience. For example, taking some time off for yourself from the world and practicing Yoga can help you learn and master breathing techniques that can calm you down in stressful situations. Similarly, the practice of maintaining a journal and writing about your feelings at the end of every day or every week can help you streamline and acknowledge your feelings, and will also be a saved memory of how much you have grown in the year. Imagine reading that journal at the end of 2019 and seeing the changes you’ve always wanted to see in yourself.
Going into the new year can be overwhelming sometimes, but it doesn’t have to be – try these mindfulness techniques to understand yourself and your emotions better, so you can be the best version of yourself too.
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Vulgar or Bad Design? This Kerala School Is Being Criticised For Its Girl Students' Uniform
In an age where we are always speaking about letting our girls follow their dreams and not judge them by what they wear, we come across an incident that takes us back to where we began. This Kerala school has come under great scrutiny because of one such decision - their school uniform.
School is the foundation-building institution for every child. It is a safe place for every child, where they are free to explore, imagine and learn. However, what happens when at that very age you also learn the concept of 'objectification'? Today, when on one hand we talk about respecting women and bringing up our girls by instilling a sense of 'acceptance' in them, this incident involving the uniform design of a Kerala school perhaps speaks otherwise.
So, What Exactly Happened?
St Alphonsa Public School at Aruvithura in Kottayam, Kerala is in the news these days for an incident that has sparked a huge social media outrage. The controversy revolves around the design of the school uniforms of their girl students, that some deem as being 'vulgar' or 'sexualising'.
Zachariah Ponkunnam, a photographer posted this image (cover) on his Facebook timeline, commenting on the poor and distasteful design sense of the school authorities for coming up with this particular uniform which in many sense seems 'vulgar' and 'obscene'.
A series of comments followed as the post went viral and several social media users were seen criticizing the school authorities and their 'obscene' uniform design sense. What was interesting about this whole controversy was that most of these comments were posted by men, as they resorted to making vulgar comments and posting obscene memes to counter the school's 'vulgar' mentality.
This post was shared by more than 5,000 people online in a single day and it was soon all over social media, including Twitter. It is also reported that someone filed a complaint against the school authorities with the Child Rights Commission over the 'inappropriate-ness' of this whole uniform situation.
The Current Situation
The post of the photographer has been inviting heavy criticism from all over mainly because of objectifying the bodies of minor girls. Many people are of the opinion that they see nothing 'vulgar' with the uniform design and the problem lies with that particular photograph only. However, many agree that the sheer sense of design completely lacked from the school's end.
Speaking regarding the whole incident, the principal Sr Rosily says, “They are spreading a photograph which has been photoshopped. We have not received any complaints from the parents regarding the uniform till now. We have filed a complaint with the police against such defamatory campaigns against the school.” He says the original uniform is nowhere close to what it's being projected as.
“We have also appointed a five-member PTA executive committee to enquire whether there are any complaints regarding the school uniform. We would take further action after receiving the report from the committee.” says Rosily.
Although the PTA of the school has said that they haven't received a complaint as yet, the PTA president Sabu Cyriac says, “No parent or student complained about it. We chose the design from a booklet that illustrated various types of uniforms. The school purchased the cloth and stitched the uniform for its students. Obscenity is in the eyes of the beholder.”
The Effect of The Internet
The post that Zacharia initially posted spread like wildfire and was shared by five thousand people in a single day - with a ton of vulgar comments on the post, and mostly by men. Before this post, however, as per the school authorities, there were NO complaints regarding the uniform. In fact, the PTA had finalized the uniform!
However, the effect of the post is such that the school authorities have been forced to take a decision to alter the uniform design. Parents who previously didn’t have any problems, started writing in complaints demanding a change in uniform to make it ‘decent’. An emergency PTA meeting called in by the school decided that the final decision on a new uniform design would be taken soon.
Vulgar or Bad Design?
At the centre of this row is a question about much more than just the design of the uniform. With a single post that questioned the decency of the uniform, the bodies of the girls in the picture were ‘sexualized’. A post on a public sphere like the internet is an invite for people to comment and criticize, and at the same time, ‘sexualize’ a woman's body. Such a post regarding impressionable school girls can drastically undermine their confidence!
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When a user posted the original uniform in the comments for comparison, one can clearly see that the uniform in particular isn’t at fault, it’s the mind-set of the people.
The internet generation has propagated ‘herd mentality’ and false propaganda with the drive to get more and more ‘likes’ and ‘shares’ In this pursuit to gain internet fame, whether the truth is being portrayed completely or not becomes secondary and, as can be seen with the incident above, can be disastrous for innocent young minds. The ongoing controversy has resulted in a case being filed against the school authorities and more importantly, put the girls of the school in the spotlight where they stand to face harassment and criticism that may affect them adversely.
How Can We Protect our Children?
Our children are a part of the internet generation and how society functions will be a direct result of their thinking as well. As parents, we must educate our kids to have positive body-image and not fall prey to any objectification or harrassment, just because they are girls, or weak in any way. The only way we can protect our children is through communication:
1. Promote open conversations
Build a safe environment and make sure you emphasize that open conversations and honesty are welcome. This will help build your child’s self-esteem and ensure that his or her beliefs and values aren’t influenced by other people’s judgment.
2. Teach online behaviour and etiquette
The internet has a troll culture where people tend to use hurtful comment to gain reactions, disregarding the effect of those words on other people. The magic of the internet is that it reduces a person to a simple user behind a screen - someone who has no connection to you. Teaching your child to be considerate online as he would be in real life is important to cut down on this harmful troll culture.
With the internet increasingly becoming a weapon for psychological harm that has lasting effects, it’s time we take up the safety of our children in our hands and do as much as we can to not only protect them from physical harm but also ensure that they are protected from emotional harm. Read more
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A. For this purpose I’d like to tell you plus -1 or two weeks is completely normal to be seen during ultrasound till the time doctor does not say anything in order of you need to worry about the don’t worry like I said this can be commonly seen in one plus or 2+ weeks or minus weeks is fine
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Is it safe to have
Ashima Malhotra
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A. avoid it
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Q. It's my 12th week of pregnancy but last night I noticed some bleeding. So, my doctor prescribed Duphaston for 2 weeks. Is there anything to worry about? Please guide me.
Dr Ghouse
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6 hours ago
A. at present take rest and use medicines as advised by the doctor. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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