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Is Your Baby Getting Enough Milk Along With Solid Food? Check These 5 Signs Carefully!
Babies need the right kind and the right amount of food to grow up fast and healthy. In their initial years, milk does everything for them. Yes, as a mother, you are still worried if he has drunk enough milk to be satisfied and well-fed. But once you have introduced solid foods to your child, the challenge gets even tougher! How much is really sufficient? Now that the infant is eating solid foods too, how much milk does he still need and how can you check if he's getting enough? Well, your baby makes it easy for his mom by displaying some clear signs...
Paediatricians recommend exclusive breastfeeding, as far as possible, for the first six months of a baby's life. After six months, many mothers introduce some solid foods to the baby. It is a challenging experience, and while some babies love the novelty, others make a big fuss. But one common problem that many of us face as mother is this: HOW MUCH milk does the baby still need? Since he is eating solid food also, does he really need all that milk still?
The Secret of Balanced Diet - Solids are NOT Substitutes
First, it is very important to remember that although your baby has started on solid foods, the solids cannot be a substitute for breast milk/formula milk just yet. A major part of your baby's nutritional requirements have to still be covered with milk. In the initial stages, solids are used just to get the baby used to the idea of chewing food. Your baby will most likely have small quantities of solids at frequent intervals, since, she is more interested in checking out new textures and flavours rather than simply filling her tummy! There will also be days when she wants to have more of milk feeds. It is better to allow her to do so.
5 Signs To Watch Out For If Your Baby is Refusing Milk After Starting Solids
Here are the five signs you must keep track of in your baby to guarantee that's getting a good balance of milk and solid food. If you notice any abnormalities, you can then adjust your feeding patterns accordingly.
1. Your Baby's Needs
The amount of food your baby needs will depend on a lot of factors like her weight, feeding patterns, and level of activity. Thus, the amount of milk will vary for different babies and will also depend on how much solid food your baby actually consumes (as opposed to how much he throws or spits up!). According to some well-accepted studies on this subject, here are some guidelines to remember:
At 6-7 Months: Your baby needs a lot of milk now - safe to say that it is milk that will actually give him his nutrition while solid foods are more 'experimental' in nature to just give him a feel. Many doctors also recommend that solids should be fed after nursing session, not before. This helps your baby get breast milk first, which is still your baby's primary source of nutrition till he is a year old
At 8-10 Months: The amount of milk will now start going down as your baby slowly accepts and enjoys solid food. Feed on demand by reading your baby's cues that denote he is still hungry
At 11-18 Months: Milk still accounts for a good percentage of your child's diet, almost 50%, as suggested by child nutrition experts
At 24 Months: By now, your child is getting a lot of his nutrition from solid foods. Milk will now account for about 20% of his nutritional needs
Tip: It is always better not to have a strict feeding schedule for your baby at first, but rather to go with the flow. You will notice that as your baby grows, she will show more inclination towards a variety of solid foods and the milk feeds will reduce accordingly.
Watch: 12 Infant Nutrition Do's & Don'ts to Keep in Mind
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2. Your Baby's Height and Weight
Two of the most significant signs you must track are your baby's height and weight. Make sure that you take your baby for regular checkups so that the doctor is able to assess her weight, height and growth parameters.
At 6 Months: Your little boy should weight about 7.8 Kg now, with a height of about 67.8 cm. For little girls, the number stands at 7.2 Kg and 66.6 cm
At 9 Months: By this time, baby boys usually reach the weight of about 9.2 Kg now, and a height of about 72.3 cm. For baby girls, the number stands at 8.6 Kg and 71.1 cm
At 1 Year: At the one year milestone, 10.2 Kg is a healthy weight for boys, with a height of 76.1 cm. Baby girls, on an average, weigh about 9.5 Kg on their first birthday, with a height of 75 cm
If your baby's height and weight are all well within limits, you can be assured that she is being fed right both in terms of milk and solid foods. Note that these are only indicative and there will be minor variations depending on your baby's activity level as well as family background. You can refer to more details in the chart below.
3. Your Baby's Reaction
When you start off with solid food, your baby has to be your guide in checking whether he's full or needs his favourite milk! But babies can be very unpredictable. So, one day you may find your baby happily finishing up her bowl of puree, while the next day she may refuse to have more than a few spoonfuls. The best thing to do when you are introducing a new food is to dab a pea sized amount on your baby's tongue. Watch her reaction to see if she likes it, and you can gradually increase the quantity. If not, don't push it and let her find comfort in milk for the time being.
Also observe your baby when it comes to your feeding style. For instance, your baby may prefer to have small mouthfuls. She may be comfortable with chewing slowly and may not open her mouth for the next mouthful until she's through.
Tip: Offer your baby only as much as she accepts willingly. It is not a good idea to force feed her at this stage, as she may develop an aversion to the whole feeding routine.
4. Your Baby's Diapers
This is critical and a great way to check if your child is getting the right nutrition. Your baby, if she is eating sufficient quantities of food, will wet the diapers at regular intervals - typically 4-5 times a day at least. She will also have one or two bowel movements over the course of the day. If your baby is peeing and pooping far less than this, chances are she is not getting enough nutrition. She could also be facing dehydration. It is best to consult a paediatrician.
Also note the colour of your baby's poop as a good indicator of whether his feed is going down well. If the poop is continuously green for a few days, it can indicate a stomach infection. Yellow-brown poop is also a cause for alarm as it can indicate irritable bowels. Many babies experience tummy problems when their feeding routine first changes from exclusive milk to solid foods + milk. If you notice any abnormality in the poop, discuss it with the doctor to get proper treatment without delay.
5. Your Baby's Health
Lastly, remember that your baby's requirement for food (solid/milk) will be different when he is unwell. For example, if your baby is running a fever or has a stomach infection, his needs will naturally be different. It is widely believed by many moms that babies should not be fed solid food if they are sick. But the truth is that most doctors advise it is best to continue feeding the baby normally, unless she is throwing up at regular intervals. If your baby is throwing up food, it is best to cut back on her solid food and keep giving your baby milk (formula or breast) at regular intervals. You can also try an oral re-hydration solution after getting a go ahead from her doctor.
Finally moms, let's never forget that every baby is different and the amount of food a baby should eat isn't set in stone. The main thing is to follow your baby's cues to decide how much of what she should eat, keep some room for flexibility, and let your baby chalk out her own meal plan! Read more
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The Birth Story of Aamir Khan’s Son Azad Is a Powerful Read For Every Parent
Becoming a parent is an experience that transforms us. To have a little person calling us Mamma and Papa and loving us endlessly is a surreal kind of joy. While some couples have a relatively smooth experience as far as pregnancy and childbirth are concerned, not everyone is as fortunate. Repeated visits to the doctor, surgical procedures, fervent prayer – there’s no stone left unturned when you’re trying for a baby. But does all this really work? Is it perhaps just not possible for some people to become parents, much as they want to? Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao were going through this phase not too long ago. Their story is a powerful reminder that destiny creates its own path…
Aamir and Kiran were struggling for a baby. However, they were constantly running into difficulties via the natural conception route. This only left them in deeper longing to become parents. When Aamir was younger, his mother used to tell him – “When you will be a parent it is only then that you will realise what it is to be a parent.” And he used to wonder.
When their struggle had seemingly reached a dead-end, something happened that rapidly changed things for the better. They were introduced to IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) and surrogacy – a procedure which is no less than a miracle for those facing difficulties in conceiving naturally.
“We had a lot of trouble while trying to have a child. And I really didn’t think it would be possible to have a baby…”
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In the process of IVF surrogacy, a gestational carrier or surrogate carries your baby in her womb for nine months and delivers him to you at the end of gestation. The treatment uses the technique of IVF where the egg from the mother and sperm from the father is fertilised to produce an embryo. This embryo is then inserted into the uterus of the surrogate. When Kiran had started to lose all hope of ever becoming a mom, it was this scientific breakthrough that came to her aid. The medical team at Jaslok Hospital, especially Dr. Firuza Parikh, helped her keep faith that her son, Azad, would eventually enter her life. And the day he did, his parents’ life changed forever.
“I don’t know what I did for those 20 years before Azad was born. My life is so full now. I feel so full and humbled by the joy and the completeness he makes me feel. We have no words to thank (the doctor) and we wake up every morning blessing her and thanking her.”
Even though the procedure of IVF and surrogacy is completely scientific, it continues to be a social stigma in India. Speaking at the launch of the Fertiltree International Fertility Center, Aamir shared his personal experience with the procedure. The couple had no hurdles opting for the technique. It was just a medical intervention that made it possible for him to become a father again. Everything was as usual – from the joy of first holding him in his arms to seeing him now as a rapidly growing young man. Aamir feels it is important that people should understand there is NOTHING WRONG about this approach. It is high time that couples are confident enough to explore this miraculous solution and not feel stigmatised.
“Nature blesses us many advantages and disadvantages. We have to take everything in our stride and today in the age of medical miracles it is easy to avail help and have a child. There are so many parents — even single parents — who are unable to have a child and the fact that Dr Firuz and Jaslok are able to give this joy to so many people out there is really wonderful. It’s really changed the lives of many people.”
Following their lead, many other Bollywood celebrities are also coming out in the open and becoming parents through IVF. Recently, actor Tusshar Kapoor also became a single Daddy to baby boy Laksshya using this approach. He too underwent his fair share of stigma and societal pressure. In fact, his parents even encouraged him not to announce his decision in public! But Tusshar is a proud Daddy and he let everyone know. Laksshya is his son and everything else is just secondary.
“Initially my parents were a little bit apprehensive whether I should announce the child to be one born through IVF and surrogacy or not. “Because they were like ‘You don’t know how it is going to be taken in India, why even announce it, why don’t you just tell friends, then the friends will tell more friends…’”
Having a baby is an experience you shouldn’t lose out on. In fact, if it warrants struggle, going out of the way, or standing up against an unfriendly society – do it! Nothing will compare to the joy you will feel when your baby grips your fingers with his. IVF is just another way of making it possible for you to feel this joy if nature has been harsh on you otherwise. Embrace it, be strong, and don’t let anything stand between you and the baby who comes in your dreams every night. Read more
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10 True Romantic Love Stories By Real Moms
Everyone has a love story. Love leaves no one untouched! This Valentine's Day, we bring you 10 true love stories to read that will reaffirm your faith in the power of love!
We asked WOM Moms about their real life love stories. And guess what, everyone had one! Love has the uncanny ability of piercing through the thickest of souls and the strictest of settings. Our hearts are warmed reading these beautiful love stories of couples who are now happily married, many of them also parents.
Go grab a cup of coffee and snuggle up on your bed to read these amazing real life love stories of passion, longing, separation and finally, togetherness.
Most Beautiful Real Life Love Stories
1. Love At First Day
If you thought love at first sight happens only in the movies, prepare to be proved very wrong! Love can take you completely by surprise and happen even during one very special day.
2. That First Dance
“I asked you to wait. I thought you left me”. “No. I couldn’t leave you”.
Ballroom dances, old school courtship and chivalrous young men – find out how Sonia found them all very much relevant even in this age and time!
3. Blissfully Married
There are many who think romantic love is for the young and unmarried. But is love only about giving roses, chocolates or saying “I love you”? One incident gave Poonam all the answers and made her fall in love with her husband like she didn't know was even possible.
4. Two States All Over
College romances are for the silverscreen. Or are they? Shubhra had a love story that is a delicious and thoroughly enjoyable rehash of some of the best Bollywood campus capers!
5. To Those Who Love Animals
"Do you love animals?” How is that for an arranged-marriage conversation starter? Read Aliya's fantastic love story where turtles, birds and dogs had a big part to play.
6. Childhood Sweethearts
Growing up together to be best friends and eventually lovers – classic cinema material, right? Except it isn't. Sheetal's fairy-tale like romance of marrying her childhood companion is sure to make you go weak in the knees.
7. Love Marriage or Arranged?
This beautiful romance started in the Brahma Temple – just one in the whole world! We have no idea which category Varsha's marriage falls under – do you?
8. Cupid Candy
Rama travelled with her to-be-husband everyday in the same office transport – in complete silence. Check out how this glorious Candy played Cupid to bring Rama and her husband together.
9. Love Over Bhindi
The next time you look at your everyday bhindi sabji in distaste, let this love story where bhindi was one of the protagonists change your mind!
10. DDLJ In the Hospital
What on earth does DDLJ have to do with the hospital? Quite a lot for Joylene! This is one of those really cute love stories that's the stuff dreams are made of.
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Sebastian Name Meaning and Origin
Sebastian is derived from Sebastos, the Greek translation of the Latin title Augusta, bestowed upon all Roman emperors. It means “honorable or venerable,” which comes from ‘sebas,’ meaning “awe,” “reverence,” or “dread.” Towns named Sebaste in ancient Greece were named to honor Augustus or a later Roman emperor. It is also a French form of paste. Although it comes across as an elaborate name, Sebastian has simple diminutives as nicknames, such as Seb, Bas, and Bastian. Its feminine variants include Bastienne, Sebastienne, Sebastiana, and Seva.
What Does Sebastian Mean?
Sebastian is a personal given name with Latin and Greek origins, and the meaning of Sebastian is ‘honorable’ or ‘venerable.’ It originates from the Latin name Sebastianus, which refers to ‘person from Sebaste,’ which is an ancient town in Asia Minor that is currently the city of Sivas in Turkey. The word Sebaste is derived from the Greek Sebastos meaning ‘venerable,’ sebas meaning ‘awe, reverence, dread,’ and sebomai meaning ‘awed, scruple, be ashamed.’
Origin
Sebastian is a classic masculine given name with multiple origins. Sebastian essentially gained fame and recognition due to a third-century early Christian, Saint Sebastian, who was martyred by the Roman emperor Diocletian. His saintly death is an inspiration to many of his followers during the middle ages. The Catholic Church granted him sainthood as he served as the patron saint of archers and athletes and was believed to protect those who worshiped him from the Plague. This ethnic name was generally used in medieval Europe, mainly in Germany, Spain, and Southern France. Sebastian was also a King in 16th century Portugal who died in a crusade against Morocco.
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
seh-BASH-tee-uhn
Seh-BAS-chin
sah-bass-tee-in
sah-bass-j(in)
Syllables
3 syllables
Length/Letter
9 letters
Name Variations/Spellings
Names can have delightful alternatives in some of the fascinating languages and cultures around the world. Here are a few Sebastian name variations and other spellings for Sebastian that might win your heart with their characteristics.
Name
Origin
Bastian
Bastian
Sebastian
Spanish
Sebastiani
Swahili
Sebastiano
Italian
Sebastianos
Greek
Sebastiano
Portuguese
Sebastyn
Latin
Sebestyen
Greek
Bastjan
Maltese
Bastianu
Sicilian
Sebastijonas
Lithuanian
How Popular Is the Name Sebastian?
According to Social Security Administration data, the Sebastian popularity index has fluctuated over the decades, being moderately famous from the 1910s through the 1930s, before falling entirely out of the top 1000 names in 1950. Claiming the 81st spot, it got into the top 100 names in 2000 and the top 50 names in the US in 2013. It was the 34th most popular name for boys in 2014. Since then, it climbed to the 18th spot in 2018 and 2019 consecutively and currently occupies the 19th position as a modern yet not-too-trendy choice for parents. With many celebrities choosing Sebastian as their children’s name, the Sebastian baby name ranking has increased significantly in recent years as a favorite name for boys.
Interest in Sebastian - Worldwide
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As per the search trends data, interest for the name Sebastian shows a consistent value of over 40 over the last ten years, reaching 100 in July 2015. The lowest value recorded was 38 in February 2021.
Interest in Sebastian - US
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Search trends for Sebastian's name have recorded a consistent search value of over 30 reaching 100 in July 2015. The lowest value was recorded in May 2012 at just 28.
Popularity of the name Sebastian
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Where Is the Name Most Searched?
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Search trends for the name Sebastian mirror maximum interest in Spain over the last decade. Countries like Puerto Rico, Chile, Nicaragua, and Guatemala follow close behind. As traditional Spanish first names are heavily influenced by the names of saints and the Christian religion, Sebastian has gained maximum popularity in Spain.
Search trends of Sebastian - US
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The District of Columbia leads the search trends among the sub-regions of the US for the name Sebastian over the past decade. Following this, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Connecticut complete the top 5 positions.
Middle Names That Go With Sebastian
A middle name can come in handy if a child wants to choose between a given name and a middle name in the future. Here are some of the fantastic double names with Sebastian that might take to your fancy as a parent:
Andrew
Anthony
Arthur
Blake
Bennett
Cade
Emmett
Eric
Devon
Davis
Christopher
Isaac
Evan
Jackson
James
George
Gabriel
Kenny
Frank
Patrick
Oliver
Nathan
Famous People Named Sebastian
Notable personalities achieve superstardom due to their professional success, and their names get immortalized in history. Parents can get inspired from this list of famous people called Sebastian when choosing a name for their child:
Celebrity Name
Profession/Famous For
Saint Sebastian
Christian Saint
Sebastian Coe
British Politician and former Athlete
Sebastian Vettel
German Race Car Driver
Sebastian Maniscalco
Stand-up Comedian
Sebastian
Character in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Sebastian
Character in Shakespeare’s Tempest
Sebastian, The Crab
Character in ‘The Little Mermaid’
Lord Sebastian
Character in TV show Brideshead Revisited
Sebastian Monroe
Fictional president in the TV show Revolution.
Sebastian Bodu
Romanian Politician
Sebastian Dance
British Politician
Similar Names & Last Names
Baby names like Sebastian can appear tricky as they may have different spellings and meanings but are less commonly used. Sebastian's family names form the perfect combination that can help distinguish a person from others who share the first name. Here are some of the other names for Sebastian that may be worthy contenders:
Other Baby Names
Suitable Family Names
Adrian
Stan
Alexander
Joseph
Hero
Bach
Christos
Becker
Demetrius
Hawks
Nicholas
Monroe
Stavros
Kydd
Xander
Madison
Sawyer
Williams
Sean
Jones
Names That Sound Like Sebastian
Names that rhyme with Sebastian can be a repetition of similar sounds that exude an aesthetic phonetic effect. A traditional name like Sebastian can be transformed to suit the taste and preferences of new parents:
Oliver
Theodore
Jasper
Felix
Leo
Atticus
Silas
Alexander
Nathaniel
Miles
James
Tobias
Finn
Asher
Elliot
Levi
Arthur
Elias
Isaac
Simon
Caleb
Benjamin
Sibling Names Related to Sebastian
As siblings play a positive role in each other’s lives, their names should sound good together and be chosen carefully to enhance their bond. Here are some of the most distinctive sibling names that go with Sebastian, a classy name in itself:
Sister Names for Sebastian
Brother Names for Sebastian
Julius
Daniel
Vivienne
Harper
Viola
Michael
Rosalind
Theodore
Lilian
Xavier
Alma
Marcus
Eleanora
Tobias
Octavia
Alfred
Dorothy
Augustus
Florence
Philip
Nicknames for Sebastian
Nicknames can replace your child’s forename in everyday life. Here are some of the most creative nicknames for the name Sebastian that will help to enrich your relationship:
Seb
Bebbie
Baz
Bash
Tatan
Basha
Zeb
Ash
Stan
Bazza
Bastion
Basher
Bastee
Ian
Basty
Sepi
Basti
Bazza
Sebastian has been making a comeback over the last two decades with its rich history and vintage appeal. Parents who desire to celebrate their family heritage can select a Christian baby name like Sebastian with an inspirational meaning that reflects their refined and elegant choice.
Sources/References
Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/babyname.cgi
Sebastian Name Popularity in the United States: https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=2011-09-19%202021-08-05&geo=US&q=Jessica
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When Your Toddler Experiences Embarrassment
Has your enthusiastic and energetic child suddenly started withdrawing into himself and feeling shy? It's time to identify embarrassing situations for toddlers and help him cope with them. Not doing so can cause negative feelings and an inability to handle different situations.
When does your child face embarrassment? When you praise him her in front of others, when you draw attention to him, or when you introduce him to new people? Virtually anything can be an embarrassment to your toddler. It’s important to identify potentially embarrassing situations and help him overcome them as ignoring them might push him into a shell.
4 Tips to Teach Your Toddler to Deal with Embarrassment
In the first few years, children are usually not aware of their interactions with others. As they begin socialising with people, they become more conscious of their own bodies and actions. Peer pressure can also play a huge role in how children face and deal with embarrassment. If you have a toddler, you need to know how to handle situations that may cause embarrassment while teaching your child to do the same.
1. Don’t Make Light of It
Embarrassment, like other emotions, is new to a child. It’s a parent’s job to empathise and sympathise with the situation of their toddler, and help him understand it. Remember, listening is the first step to helping your child find a solution. Ridiculing or ignoring it can have the completely reverse impact on your toddler.
2. Relate to Your Child
One effective way to help your toddler overcome embarrassment is to narrate your own embarrassing story. It will help him understand that such situations are natural, and that there’s no reason to feel overwhelmed by them.
3. Balance It out
When children get physically hurt, parents distract them by insisting that they didn’t really get hurt. At the same time, they make sure that there’s no injury. This is precisely how embarrassment has to be dealt with. Don’t make a big fuss out of the situation, but also ensure you don’t ignore it. Make it a very natural process, and help your child accept it.
4. Teach Your Child to Accept and Laugh at Himself
This is one quality that will help him go a long way in life. Laughing at himself and not taking certain things too seriously will make him more patient and understanding. He’ll also understand that it’s absolutely fine to goof up in life. What’s important is to laugh it off, learn, and move on. When encouraging him to laugh it off, laugh with him but not at him. There’s a world of difference between the two!
Feeling embarrassment is actually a good sign. It indicates that a child is developing his own personal standards. But at the same time, it’s important for him to learn how to cope with embarrassment and handle situations and feelings in a healthy manner. He’ll carry this knowledge through to his adult years and will be better for it. Read more
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How to Avoid Strangulation and Suffocation?
Safety at home is equally important as outside. Yet accidents do have a way of happening in the most unexpected moments. Here is how you can avoid unpleasant events concerning your babies or at least be ready to handle them with diligence when they occur.
You might be surprised, but Asphyxia (which also includes choking and strangulation) is usually the most common cause of child accident deaths. Children under 5 are the most prone to it. Strangulation or suffocation can leave an after-effect on your toddler’s health, and also on his psyche. In the worst case, it could end up in loss of life. Yes, that’s scary, and that is why you should take precautions around your home to ensure there is no cause that can lead to your little one getting strangled.
Tips to Avoid Strangulation
Don't leave any drawstrings attached to the clothes of the baby; make sure you have cut them all before the baby wears the dress. You should not leave any strings attached to the hood or as an accessory.
Make sure there is no pacifier around the baby’s neck. Never attach pacifier to baby’s clothing with a string or ribbon.
Don't let any wires reach the floor and make sure you remove the tassels and the strings attached to your curtains or windows.
Do not let any wires dangle onto the floor, or be accessible for your toddler. You also need to keep in mind the height where he/she reaches when you carry him.
Cut their food into very small pieces as they do not have strong teeth to chew them. Avoid giving them toffees, marshmallows, grapes, nuts or candies.
Read the instructions on toys before buying them for your child. Keep the age group in mind and only then buy something. Most of the clay toys and small dolls are not for children below 36 months.
The baby’s toys should not have too much fur that comes out from the toy. This fur can get stuck in the baby’s mouth or cause breathing problems.
How to Avoid Suffocation
Babies will only sleep peacefully when they get a safe environment, so make sure you use a baby cot or crib for their sleeping. More often than not babies have risk of their own parents suffocating them sometimes because of the weight or even by holding the baby too tight. The adult blankets are also too heavy for the baby and he might not be able to breathe or push it away.
Do not cover their faces while they are asleep. Avoid using room heater very close to their face.
Babies have a fixation for putting everything in their mouth and not leave the object easily. Nappy sacks are very thin, so they can easily cling to the face of a baby as he breathes in.
As babies move around fearlessly, sometimes their heads can get stuck in a small nook or corner of a furniture or in between furnitures.
Plastic bags can be very risky as babies can pull it over their face and can get stuck. They can also roll over the bed and get stuck in plastic. Make sure all the plastic bags are stored away from your babies, in a closed cabinet.
Do not throw used plastic bags on the floor or cover their pillows with plastic sheet.
Make sure you cover the small things or keep your baby away from furniture that has pointed edges. Better yet, babyproof your furniture.
You can keep a few phone numbers handy; like that of a doctor, close neighbours and friends who can help you. Keep a first aid kit and make sure that you have all the regularly used medicines.
You cannot dump all the furniture from your house, but you can always make sure that the living room of the child has a healthy environment to play and grow. The best that you can do is supervising your child when he is awake; more so after he starts to walk. However, sometimes things do happen, but with a quick response, you will be able to handle any situation. Read more
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Q. i am 39 week of pregnant and having AFI level of 8 is this normal?and is delivery possible for me?
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A. yes. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the childdo ultrasound n necessary tests after consulting a specialist. without proper check up we can't advise or help you.. Avoid shirt cuts when it comes to health if mother n baby. ok.
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Q. please tale me how much dengerous for may 7 days old baby and she was 2.9 kg.
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Nutritionist
8 hours ago
A. Hello mom the blood sugar level of baby is quite low , could say hypoglycemia as well .
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Guardian of 0 children
8 hours ago
Q. hlw hospital bag main baby nd mom ke liye kiya kiya le jana chahiye???
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
8 hours ago
A. hospital bag mein baby ke essentials Deni hogi aap YouTube per dekh sakte hain. 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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7 hours ago
Q. my last period was on 29 February 2024 according to which I am 8 weeks 4 days pregnant but my usg scan shows 7 weeks 3 days
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
7 hours ago
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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7 hours ago
Q. Am craving to have a burger at McDonald’s. Am 15 week pregnant.
Is it safe to have
Ashima Malhotra
Mom of a 10 m old boy
6 hours ago
A. avoid it
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6 hours ago
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
Paediatrician
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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