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Top 15 Cooking Without Fire Recipes for Children
It is tough to feed nutritious food to kids as their temperament varies. At times you may be so tired that you just don't feel like entering the kitchen to cook. As a rescue to this common scenario in most of the households, here’s a list of top cooking without fire recipes for kids that are easy to prepare.
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Easy to Make Fireless Cooking Recipes for Kids
There are times when kids get into kitchen either for your attention or to play around or to help you. In such cases, you have to ensure that they stay safe. Here's a list of top 15 food without fire recipes for kids, so you feel safe about your kids being in the kitchen.
1. Mixed Sprout Chaat
Chaat is one of the most liked Indian fireless cooking recipes for kids.
Ingredients Needed :
Mixed sprouts: 1 cup
Finely grated carrot: 1/2 cup
Paneer cubed:2 cup
Onions finely chopped: 2
Green chillies finely chopped: as per taste
Tomato finely chopped: 1
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon Juice to taste
How to Prepare :
Take the mixed sprouts (sprouted moong dal, moth beans and black chana) in a bowl.
Add onions, green chillies, tomatoes, salt, pepper and the paneer cubes to this mixture.
Add lemon juice
This tangy sprout chaat is ready to be served
2. Caprese Stuffed Tomatoes
This delish is an easy variation in the classic Caprese salad and sure to be loved by the entire family.
Ingredients Needed :
Tomatoes - 8
Mozzarella balls chopped {small cubes} - 4
Chopped black olives - 1/2 cup
Fresh basil chopped
Dried Oregano -½ Tsp
Dried basil - ½ tsp
Extra virgin Oil - 4 tbsp
Balsamic vinegar - 1 tbsp
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Lettuce leaves {as you like}
How to Prepare :
Mix everything except tomatoes
Keep the mixture in your fridge for about 20 to 30 minutes
Wash your tomatoes, remove the pith, seeds and jelly from within and leave it empty.
Add some mozzarella filling into each tomato.
Keep some freshly cut lettuces alongside the filled tomatoes on your plate and decorate it with basil as you may like to serve.
3. Zucchini Noodles With Avocado Sauce
Zucchini Noodles is one of the flameless cooking recipes kids can eat all through the day.
Ingredients Needed :
Zucchini - 1
Water - ⅓ cup (85 ml)
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
Avocado - 1
Pine nuts (or any nuts of your choice) - 4 tbsp
Basil - 1 ¼ cup (30 g)
Cherry tomatoes - 12 sliced
Salt and pepper (as per taste)
How to Prepare :
Use a peeler to make zucchini noodles
Blend the ingredients water, lemon juice, avocado, pine nuts and basil or any green leafy vegetable of your choice into the blender until smooth.
Combine the zucchini noodles and blended mixture in a mixing bowl
Add salt and pepper for taste
Top it with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and carrot as you like
4. Apple Cookies
This perfect afternoon snack is super healthy, easy to make and keeps you feeling full.
Ingredients Needed :
Apple - 1
Peanut butter - 1/4 cup
Almonds sliced - 1/4 cup
Walnuts chopped - 1/4 cup
Shredded coconut - 1/4 cup
Chocolate chips - 1/4 cup
How to Prepare :
Slice the apple into thin rings and remove the core
Spread peanut butter (or any sauce of your choice) on one side of the apple ring
Top it with walnuts, almonds, coconut and chocolate chips
5. Vegetable Tortilla Roll-Ups
Cooking without fire veg recipes can include some very delicious dishes such as the tortilla roll.
Ingredients Needed :
Cream cheese - 8 ounces
Mayonnaise - 1 cup
Homemade or store-bought ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh dill
8 (5-inch or 8-inch) flour tortillas
3 cups assorted finely chopped vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, bell peppers)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
How to Prepare :
Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, salad dressing and dill weed in a medium bowl
Apply the cheese mixture evenly on each tortilla.
Roll the tortilla tightly and wrap each tortilla in a plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing.
6. Mango Pudding
This creamy, flavourful dessert made with mango is super beneficial for kids’ digestion, eyesight, skin, brain and overall health.
Ingredients Needed :
Boiled water - ½ cup (125 ml)
Unflavoured gelatin - 1 tbsp
Sugar - ½ cup (100 g)
Pinch of salt
Coconut milk - 1 cup (250 ml)
Fresh mango puree - 1 cup (250 ml)
How to Prepare :
Whisk together the gelatin and hot water in a medium bowl until smooth
Add in sugar and salt till it dissolves
Add the coconut milk, then add the mango puree and whisk until mixture is smooth
Pour the mixture into 4 small bowls. Refrigerate these bowls for a minimum of 2 hours
7. Blueberry Oatmeal Bar
This dish is a high source of vitamins and fibre for your kid and tastes delicious.
Ingredients Needed :
Baking soda - ½ tsp
Milk
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Oats - ½ cup
Applesauce
Eggs
Whole-wheat flour - ½ cup
Blueberries - ½ cup
How to Prepare :
Mix all the ingredients
Preheat the oven to 350° F
Bake the mixture for 20 minutes at 350° F
8. Strawberry Ritz
A fun snack to treat your child which helps to maintain his healthy weight gain.
Ingredients Needed :
Spreadable cream cheese
Strawberry jam
Ritz cracker biscuits
How to Prepare :
Mix a spoon of strawberry jam with some cream cheese
Apply the mixture on ritz crackers
9. Chocolate cookies
Cookies provide instant energy to the kids, and hence, it’s a beneficial snack to be served to young growing children.
Ingredients Needed :
Sugar - 1 cup
Toffee bits - 1 ½ cups
Light corn syrup - 1 cup
Creamy peanut butter - 1 cup
Semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 cup
Quick oats - 3 cups
Coconut - 1 cup
How to Prepare :
Mix corn syrup and sugar in a big saucepan and bring it to boil.
After removing it from heat, add chocolate chips and peanut butter and mix well
Add in oats, coconut and toffee bits
Using a rounded tablespoon, place it on parchment paper and cool it for 20-30 minutes
Store them in an airtight container
10. Dates Smoothie
This super healthy smoothie made from dates is filled with vitamins, minerals, energy, fibre, calcium and many more elements and is one of the best cure for colds.
Ingredients Needed :
Chopped pitted dates - ½ cup
Milk - 1 cup
Vanilla frozen yoghurt - ½ cup
Cinnamon (optional)
How to Prepare :
Put all the ingredients in a blender
Blend it until the dates get completely mixed with other ingredients
Pour the content into a chilled glass.
Your smoothie is ready to be devoured
11. Biscuit Cake
Here’s light yet fulfilling snack that your kid will love to eat and eager to prepare it himself the next time.
Ingredients Needed :
Chocolate Marie biscuits - 10
Milk - ½ cup
Sugar - 5 to 6 tbsp
Butter - 2 tbsp
How to Prepare :
Finely crush the Marie biscuits in a mixer
Pour the contents into a deep bowl
Add milk, sugar, butter and whisk the contents
Pour this whisked mixture into a baking tray and let it set properly
Garnish with almonds and pistachios as per your liking
The tray is to be placed in the freezer for 20 to 25 minutes
Transfer the tray to refrigerator section and let it cool for an hour
12. Pineapple Sandwich
Pineapples aids in digestion strengthens bones and even helps cure a cold and cough.
Ingredients Needed :
Bread Slices - 6
Canned pineapple slices - 3
Butter - 3 Tsp
Pineapple crush - 3 tsp
Black salt (to taste)
How to Prepare :
Trim the edges of the sandwich bread
Evenly apply butter on the bread slices
Apply pineapple crush on the bread slices
Sprinkle black salt on the slice and cover it with another slice
Place canned pineapple slices on these bread slices
Cover it with the buttered slices
Cut the sandwich into 2 equal parts
Refrigerate for a while and then serve
13. Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Peanuts combined with banana help in brain development of kids as well as good for their immune system.
Ingredients Needed :
Milk - ½ cup
Ripe banana - 1
Peanut butter - 2 Tsp
Ice cube - 2
How to Prepare :
Put all above ingredients in bender
Refrigerate and serve
14. Pinwheel sandwiches
Here’s a healthy and nutritious combination of bread with fruit jam with cheese and few veggies that your kid will enjoy having.
Ingredients Needed :
Bread slices - 6
Mixed fruit jam - 2 Tsp
Cheese spread - 2 Tsp
Mustard sauce - 1 Tsp
Softened butter - 1 Tsp
Green chutney - 1 Tsp
Mix coloured capsicum - few thin slices
Finely chopped olives - 2 Tsp
How to Prepare :
Remove sides from all bread slices
Flatten the bread using a rolling pin
Apply jam on it and cover with another slice
Apply cheese spread and ½ tsp mustard paste on this second slice
Place the third slice on it and spread ½ tsp butter and ½ tsp green chutney on it
Place few thinly sliced capsicum slices and top it with 1 tsp of olives
Tightly roll the bread slices from where capsicum is placed and make a roll
Cut the roll into equal portions
15. Chilled Banana Delight
Loaded with essential vitamins and minerals, this chilled banana delicacy mixed with cream and ice-cream is a pure delight for your kid.
Ingredients Needed :
Sweetened whipped cream - 150 gms
Chocolate ice cream - 150 gms
Banana - 2
Mould
How to Prepare :
Mix the chocolate ice cream and whipped cream in a bowl
Cut the banana diagonally and place 2 halves at the base of the mould
Pour half of the mixture into the mould
Add remaining banana halves and cover it with rest of the mixture
Refrigerate for 4 - 5 hours until it set
Turn the mould over and serve
Kids can be extremely erratic at times, making parents nag them for having their food. The above-listed recipes require minimal or no cooking and are a fun way to add new veggies to your kid’s diet.
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How to Handle your Baby Crying at Night
Having a baby is a life-altering event; we’re sure you’re aware that raising your little one is no piece of cake. Apart from feeding schedules, nap requirements, and vaccination schedules, one thing you will have to deal with a lot is your baby crying. It is through crying that babies communicate their needs and initially, it can be tricky to interpret what your little one is trying to tell you. But don’t worry - there are different ways to deal with the situation, depending on what works best for your baby.
Why Do Babies Cry at Night?
It is expected of a newborn baby to be crying all night, and frequently. But these episodes should become less frequent as the baby gets older. Here are some common reasons why babies cry at night:
1. Feeling Hungry
Babies have tiny stomachs and need to feed quite frequently during the first few months. Most babies will have to be fed every two to three hours. Watch out for signs of hunger, such as the baby putting his hands into his mouth, fussing, and smacking his lips. Starting the feed before your baby begins crying will help you have a peaceful night.
2. Experiencing Discomfort Due to Gas Troubles
Babies are prone to having gas troubles and may need to be burped or pass gas to feel relieved. Your baby might swallow air when breastfeeding or sucking from a bottle, and burping soon after a feed can provide him with relief. Placing your baby down on his tummy and gently massaging his back can also prove helpful.
3. Having a Dirty or Wet Diaper
Some babies can tolerate a wet or dirty diaper for a short time while others may need a change immediately. Putting on a fresh diaper will help the baby go back to sleep again quickly. However, ensure that you change the diaper quickly and don't interact much with your baby while doing so, so he can be soothed back to sleep.
4. Needing Reassurance
Being alone in the dark can be a scary thing for your baby. He might cry out loud for attention, and to be reassured that you’re right there beside him.
5. Feeling Cold
Your baby is likely to cry if he’s feeling too cold. Swaddling him in light layers can help him keep warm and provide him comfort. However, ensure that you’re not wrapping him in heavy layers, as this poses the risk of SIDS.
6. Experiencing Teething Troubles
If your baby seems to be crying at night for no reason, check to see if teething could be the culprit. Teething pains can start from as early as four months and can cause babies to drool excessively and chew on everything they get their hands on. If your little one is about to or has already started teething, massaging the gums gently or offering baby teethers, especially ones that have been refrigerated, can reduce his irritation.
7. Being Too Stimulated
Taking your baby to a social event or out on a shopping trip can sometimes prove to be too exciting for him. The sensory overload can prove to be too much, especially if you’re putting him to sleep immediately after the experience is over (eg: reaching home right before your baby’s bedtime or if he falls asleep on the way home), and this can result in him crying into the night. Placing the baby in a familiar setting and then easing him into his bedtime routine can help tackle this problem.
8. Feeling Ill
Feeling sick, tired, and fatigued can make even adults want to cry! If your baby is crying more than usual or sounds different, then it might be due to some illness. Check to see whether your baby has any other symptoms like a fever, cough, vomiting, or a loss of appetite, to name a few. Consult your doctor if this appears to be the reason.
How Long Does the Crying Last?
Early intervention can nip the problem in the bud and ensure you and your baby have peaceful nights. By resorting to appropriate methods of dealing with the crying, you can bring about changes in your baby’s behaviour in as little as two weeks. But this task gets more difficult as your baby grows older. Children aged one year or older are likely to fight off going to bed, even when they are sleepy and exhausted. They can cry for hours, protesting at the changes brought about in their schedule. If you do not take remedial measures when your child is an infant, the crying can last up until three or four years of age.
When Should Your Baby Be Able to Sleep Through the Night?
Babies under the age of two months are likely to awaken at least two times every night to be fed. After two months and up to four months of age, this comes down to one feed per night. After four months, formula-fed babies can sleep through the night for about seven hours straight. Breastfed babies should be able to get through seven hours without waking up for feeds by at least five months of age. This holds true for all normal babies of this age group; they should be able to fall asleep and stay that way without being held or rocked during the night.
Can You Comfort Your Baby if He Cries at Night?
There are two schools of thought on this topic. One belief is that babies will stop crying at night for no reason once they realize that no one responds. The other school of thought is that every time a baby cries, he should be held and comforted; that a baby should not be left alone for any reason. It is up to you to decide which way you want to go after weighing the pros and cons of each.
Would it Hurt Your Baby if You Leave Him Crying?
It is believed that letting a baby cry on his own can prove harmful to his physical and mental growth in the long term. But there is no evidence to support this claim. However, most of the sleep-training methods suggest that parents should stop responding instantaneously to every little cry of their child. But this also involves severing a connection between the parent and child. Some researchers opine that a sleep training method which involves letting a child cry for any period of time is likely to adversely impact the child’s physical, emotional, social, and behavioural growth due to interruptions in the natural biological cycle of the infant.
How to Calm Your Crying Baby at Night
If your baby wakes up crying at night despite all his needs being met, it is likely that he has made it a habit. Here are some ways in which you can help your child (over four months of age) calm down and sleep through the night:
Put your baby in the crib or on the bed when he’s drowsy but still awake. Be certain to place your child in the crib at this point even if his bedtime ritual has not been completed. The baby’s last waking memory has to be of the bed or crib, and not of you. This will encourage him to go back to sleep on his own when he wakes up in the middle of the night.
If your baby refuses to stop crying at bedtime, keep visiting him at intervals of five to fifteen minutes. You can keep increasing the duration between visits. However, do not let the baby get too upset; if he seems extremely fussy or afraid, hold him till he calms down. You can sit in the room for a few moments till he calms down, but try to leave before he falls asleep.
Don’t take your child out of the crib or bed once you have tucked him in for the night. Rocking your baby until he falls asleep or bringing him into your bed for a while will defeat the purpose of this exercise.
Introduce your baby to a security object such as a soft toy or a blanket if your baby is six months or older. This will be of comfort to your baby when he wakes up at night and he will soon be happy cuddling this object instead of you at night.
Some other things that you can try to ensure a regular sleep schedule for your child are:
Restricting the baby’s naps to two hours or less and limiting it to only two naps a day.
Avoiding changing wet diapers at night as much as possible; if you must, then keep the lights dim to prevent stimulating your baby.
Sleep Training for Your Baby
Sleep training refers to the method used to teach your baby to fall asleep on his own. Once this aim is achieved, your baby is more likely to sleep through the night. While some babies easily pick up this art of sleeping, others may take time. There are two ways of sleep training – the controlled crying approach and the no-tears method. The choice is up to both partners after looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each. That said, it is important to remember that for some parents, a single training method might not do the trick. There is no particular age specified at which sleep training should be started. A large number of parents choose the sleep training route because they cannot deal with sleep deprivation any longer. Experts opine that babies are fully able to drift off to sleep by themselves after three months of age.
What Is the Cry it Out/Crying Down/Ferber Method?
Devised by a physician called Dr Richard Ferber, this method recommends letting your baby cry for a short while before you offer him comfort. Dr Ferber has also penned a book on this topic and it can be ideally applied to babies six months and older. The method suggested is as follows:
Gently place your baby in his crib or cot when he is extremely drowsy but not fast asleep.
Give your baby a goodnight kiss and step out of the room.
If your baby cries soon after, wait for a few moments before going inside.
Comfort your baby in a low voice and let the light be on low or switched off. Do not pick him up or feed him.
Leave the room even if your baby is still crying.
You have to repeat these steps until your baby goes off to sleep. It is likely that this will take quite a few attempts before you fully succeed.
Be sure to extend the time between each visit, giving your child greater time to calm down and attempt to sleep.
If the baby wakes up again at night, repeat the same process.
According to Dr Ferber, babies should be able to put themselves to sleep in about a week’s time. It is believed that this technique works because a lot of older babies smartly make the most of the situation when they realize that crying will result in them being held or fed. So, this technique conveys the message that their crying game no longer has any takers. On realizing this, they are likely to stop crying without reason.
However, this method has had plenty of criticism come its way as well. The process of letting a helpless baby cry seems almost traumatising to parents, which is why they tend to give up on the method on the second or third night, which is when the baby’s crying gets truly worse. Referred to as the extinction burst, it is at this point that there can be some improvement expected (after around 3 or 4 days), provided parents do not tend to their baby’s cries.
Gradual Distance Technique for Your Crying Baby
The gradual distancing technique is one of the methods suggested to help stop a baby from crying at night for no reason. Instead of severing your role in the baby’s get-back-to-sleep routine in one go, this method advocates doing it in a phased manner. Here is how you can go about this:
For the first couple of days, you can wait in the baby’s room till he’s asleep, before stepping out.
Then, gradually start leaving the room before he is fully asleep.
If he cries out on seeing you leave, come back and reassure him in a gentle voice without picking him up. Leave when he’s calm.
This can happen quite a few times in the first few days and you may have to keep leaving and coming back till he falls asleep.
Then, start putting him in the crib or cot at bedtime while he is awake and sit nearby till he starts drifting off.
Every day, increase the distance between you and your baby till you reach the doorway.
Go out of the doorway but remain close so you know if baby calls out or cries.
With this method, in about a few weeks, you should be able to put down your baby in the crib at bedtime and walk out while he falls asleep on his own. Also, remember the following tips to make the most of this technique:
It is best to try this only when you feel your baby can handle it. Four months is the suggested age.
Try not to take a step back when using this method as it can undo all that has been achieved.
When Should You Consult a Doctor?
In most cases, your crying baby can be calmed once his needs are met or through your comforting physical presence. But at times, excessive crying in babies at night can be indicative of a more serious cause, such as an illness. You should contact the paediatrician if your baby won’t stop crying at night and one of the following is evident:
Physical discomfort or signs of illness, such as high fever, rashes and the like
Signs of fear or stress in your baby
Remedial measures do not bring about even the slightest change in your child’s behaviour in two weeks
Each baby has his own timeline for meeting milestones of physical and emotional growth. It is no different when it comes to sleep schedules. Also, sleep routines can go off track when the baby is sick or if he is on the verge of achieving some milestone. Thus, it is important to remember that when it comes to babies - time, patience, and a lot of effort are required to get the needed results.
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Martial Art is a must for all children! Taekwondo is a blessing to introduce!
Martial art as we understand is all about kicks and punches either to hurt someone or protect self. But there is a much wider acknowledgement to this word. Different types of martial art practised in India, prominent among kids learning are Karate and Taekwondo.
When my son turned 5 years old like all moms, my hunting for extracurricular activities started in action. Drawing, Dance, music all were on my brain channel. As I saw him less inclined for art and dance I blindly hunt for martial art classes. Little I knew the difference between the karate and taekwondo my exploration went to the next level. Google search helped me as always my initial saviour.
Taekwondo ( Korean Martial art) like other forms of martial art is known for training the mind along with the body. It involves a series of punching and kicking techniques. Children are taught important techniques that help them to coordinate the movements and improve concentration. I got the advantage of taekwondo over karate as it stands in the Olympics and better advantage of chest guard during fights.
As mothers heart is like a confused child mine was not different too. How can I push my delicate and lean child to do so hard training? What if he gets a fracture in the bone due to some negligence?? With fighting with my thoughts I landed up to the class where I proposed the trainer to allow me to be there till my child is stabilized. With no second thought, the trainer understood a mother worries.
The first day was just moderate warm-up exercises followed with some mild training. Gradually he started loving it and my attendance were no longer required. Luckily, the trainer also was very cooperative and well trained. My Little one is usually like a mama's boy now started to be a little independent. There are belt wise promotion in taekwondo started with a white belt in entry and gradually move to yellow, green, blue, red and black. Though it looks like only 5 colours it's still categorised into further sub-stages.
After a few months, I saw many positive changes in him.
He started gaining pounds with an increase in his diet.
He started gaining confidence to interact with anyone being typically a shy child.
He has improved in concentration. His focus on studies also improved.
He became more confident physically as he got the feeling that he can protect himself if needed. Sometimes he tried a few stunts on me.
He participated in the National taekwondo open championship and started to get medals and certificates. That added to his merit file. The first time I saw him fight on a podium is what made me a trainer more than a mom. My hooting favouring his side is still echoing in my ears.
He even got motivated to play more outdoor games.
He got the power of resilience as that's an important part of the training too.
Now, he has set a benchmark to be a black belt. Lockdown also couldn't divert him from his goal. He is taking training online. Being a blue belt, my champ has achieved a lot. Tiger Shroff is his inspiration as he just can't take his eyes off from his biceps and fighting stunts. Taekwondo made my child altogether, a different personality. I must say it should be a mandatory syllabus across schools.
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I read in an article a couple of months ago stating- ‘You only have 18 summers with your kids!’, and it suddenly struck me, 'Oh Lord! That is so true!' It won’t be long before he becomes a teen and will have plans of his own as to how he wants to spend his vacations by going to hobby classes, taking trips, going for sleepovers and then college! Bam! Your child is a grown up already!
This isn't to make parents feel panic, but to help them PLAN how they would want to spend this precious time efficiently in the best way possible with their kids! As opposed to what most would parents might feel - 'they are so tiny right now, there is plenty of time', time does fly by and you'll be left pondering, 'only if they were younger for a little longer', 'only if I could get that tight hug and kiss one more time!'
Investing money in toys, gifts and trips is not enough; invest your time in playing with your child with those toys, opening those gifts with the same enthusiasm and relishing the trips with them! Put your smartphones down, put aside your work worries for one hour or two, delay your errands by sometime and give your undivided and complete attention to the most important being of your life- your child! Listen to them blabber, laugh at their cooked up stories, play with their dolls and go to the park and play football, give them a piggyback ride or sway them in your arms if that’s what makes them smile!
I would like to spend these vacations building memories with my child so that when he grows up and looks at his childhood pictures, he always has a smile on his face and beautiful memories in his heart! Kids don’t always need the best toy on the shelf, what they want is just their parent's time and presence and undivided attention! So, give them the time and attention they deserve, not just for themselves but also for our own happiness! Trust me you’ll sleep better the night after you play with your child!
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What's more refreshing than a vacation with the family? The mere thought is enough to have us up and about, excited for the getaway. There are tonnes of things to do before a trip - booking tickets, making arrangements for accommodation, packing! But have you considered these often missed but important things for a stress-free holiday?
When you're getting ready for a much-awaited family vacation, it's easy to overlook some important details. You certainly don't want to be worrying about whether you turned the lights off or be searching frantically for keys you left at home! This quick check-list will help ease your mind.
Important Pre-Vacation Things to Do
1. Cross-Check Key Belongings
Imagine rushing back from the airport to pick up a forgotten passport or cancelling that road trip as you can't find your car papers. Horrid, no? Make an advance checklist of things to take. Don't forget your itinerary, tickets, passport, debit, credit and medical insurance cards, driving license and car registration papers.
2. Charge Your Gadgetry
You don't want to be stuck in the middle of nowhere, unable to contact anyone as your phone's out of juice. Before leaving, charge all electronic gadgets (including your kid's favourite tablet) you'll be carrying. You can buy a battery-pack if your travel time will be long. Talking of gadgets, service your car if you're going to set off in it!
3. Unplug Electronic Items in The House
Unplug all electronic gadgets and appliances before you leave. Unplug the television, air conditioner, laptop, washing-machine, coffee maker, oven, microwave and anything else connected to plug points. Make sure you turn off the gas supply too.
4. De-Clutter Your Refrigerator
You certainly don't want to come back to a house filled with a nasty smell. Don't leave any perishable items in the fridge since you'll be turning it off. Take the help of hubby and the kids to use up anything that can be finished quickly and chuck stuff that'll spoil without refrigeration.
5. Pay Your Bills
Paying your bills is another important thing to do when going on vacation. Clear your rent, phone bills, electricity bill and other utility bills to avoid late payment charges or service disconnection. Stop your newspaper subscription temporarily so you don't end up paying for unread papers.
6. Arrange for Plant and Pet Care
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7. Inform a Neighbour That You're Leaving
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Hello mommies . As the tittle says , you new mommies doesn’t need to worry if your newborn is having acne/ pimples. You don’t need to rush to the doctors or other consultants. Just calm down . You might see these acne after few days of your baby’s birth
. These are red spots that might occur at one particular area.This may be due 2 reason. Number 1 is the weather , if you’ve delivered your baby during the summers or when the summers are on it’s peak this might cause problems pimples to your child . The
baby may not take that much heat . So one reason is weather . The other one could be the items the mother has eaten during her pregnancy. Especially in the last month that is the 9th month. Pregnant ladies usually eat a lot of food like pinni, kadha
,lot of ghee etc. in her 9th month. Thiey eat this so that the chance of normal delivery increases . But this type of food can be a reason or I should this is the only reason behind the pimples your baby gets. After talking about the reasons why this
occur it’s time to talk about the solutions.
So the now let’s talk about the solution . For this you need to stop using powder and stop massaging your baby . Do not use any kind of oil onto your baby’s body or wherever the pimples are . Once you stop using oil and massaging your baby you will definitely
see the result within one week .
So this was my story I hope it might help you if you are facing any problem like this with your baby . Just read this blog and give it a try . I assure you ,you’ll definitely see good results . Thankyou !Have fun with your babies . God bless
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Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 4 months
9 hours ago
Q. hi doctor from two days i am eating milk cream with sugar and i want to burn it in my stomach I am 5 month pregnant plzz help ??
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
7 hours ago
A. at present weight no exercise is other than moderate walking. 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
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
8 hours ago
Q. I am in my 8th month of pregnancy (last week), and for some reason I am continously facing lot of fatigue. I am feeling deprived of energy and I don't have any energy to do anything. resting isn't Helping in any way and taking small walks isn't too. what can be the possible reason and how to overcome this.
Read moreDr Ghouse
Paediatrician
7 hours ago
A. yes that can be both physical and psychological problems during pregnancy ok. 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
Sai Prasanthi R L has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
6 hours ago
Q. hi,
pls advice , after hcg tigger injection can we do intercourse to conceive and till when we can do ...trying to conceive
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
6 hours ago
A. Hello dear! We understand your eagerness and concern. It is advisable to check with your consulting doctor regarding this matter. Clarify your concerns and follow your doctor’s advice. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
Charul Verma has added a new answer
Mom of a 1 yr 7 m old child
4 hours ago
Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old he swallowed a earpod bur he is normal he eat as well as drink please suggest???
Charul Verma
Nutritionist
3 hours ago
A. hi mom
mostly it will be out once he passes stool
but better to show to doctor
it can be checked in x ray if required
Rashmi has added a new answer
Mom of a 1 yr 7 m old child
4 hours ago
Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old by mistake he swallowed a earpod but he is normal is eat drink plz suggest??
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
4 hours ago
A. It’s fine it should come out into the poop of your child within 24 to 48 hours a lot of mishaps happened with kids these days but these things since they are not edible they do not get digested which is why they come out into the motion
Dr Sameer awadhiya has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
2 hours ago
Q. my baby is 2 months old and she has developed a white patch on her face. What should I do?
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
14 mins ago
A. White spots on the body and face could be there sometimes, which maybe because of fungal infection or some conditions like pityriasis alba or some other factors some conditions are aggravated by dry skiniu, show a proper mousturisation is required. Also, maintain a proper hygiene and a proper assessment should be done to rule out any other causative factor
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