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Saga of the Rash - Not-so-rare Cow Milk Protein Allergy Decoded
So the dreaded rash - Mr R chose Baby A’s bum as his new abode.
Not a big deal, right? Mr R visits almost every tot. I had read about it in several parenting blogs. To notify about Mr R’s entry, I phoned my ever-busy hubby who was out of the country. Like a good father, he did some research and told me to get a "Sudocrem". Tada! "Sudocrem" worked its magic and Mr R sluggishly started making its way out rendering Baby A somewhat settled.
Then came the night - the night of howling, crying and sobbing accompanied by projectile vomiting and episodes of diarrhoea. Poor Baby A was terrified, as Mr R had now taken over her bum once again. The next morning, I fixed an appointment with the doctor. He told that my baby was colicky and scolded me for using too many diapers. This was far from actuality as I always gave a lot of diaper-free time to her. Nevertheless, I made up my mind to stop the use of diapers entirely. My modest dressing table that once bragged of Mac and Chanel, was now sporting antifungal ointments and diaper rash creams. Debugging began on Baby A’s bum; some with technical expertise and the others with “gharelu ilaaj”. But Mr R was adamant. He did not go away. I prayed, I chanted and even bribed Mr.R and offered him my own bum, but alas! Mr R was harsh and stubborn. He was brazenly multiplying like anything. Most of the doctors asked me to wait as the rash takes time to ebb.
Then one day, Baby A bawled repeatedly and turned blue. I grabbed her and took her to the doctor instantaneously. This time I was advised to stop my consumption of dairy. What doctor suspected now was 'Cow Milk Protein Allergy'.
None of the family members believed that Baby A could suffer from this allergy. They were hearing about this for the first time and in fact, encouraged me to have dairy, as I was exclusively breastfeeding.
Things started to deteriorate and Baby A whimpered profusely. She was gassy, suffered from diarrhoea and rashes, and was irritable to a great extent. I decided firmly that I would do an elimination diet as I was exclusively breastfeeding her. Kicking out Mr R became the sole purpose of my life. Mr R was undervaluing the power of a new mom. I was prepared to do anything to shoo him away.
The voyage of my dairy-free life started - it encompassed the non-consumption of butter, ghee, milk, cheese, curd, ice cream, reading of food labels carefully if they had any milk solids, switching to soy, cutting down on dinner dates and eating home cooked food.
It has been 7 months since I've stopped taking any dairy products and Mr R has disappeared. And, no, I don’t miss eating dairy products as all I see now is an ecstatic and a playful child.
I am glad that I took a stance and worked towards kicking off Mr R from baby’s bum.
Cow Milk Protein Allergy
CMPA, in layman terms, is nothing but a reaction to the protein found in cow milk by the immune system. The reaction can cause an injury to the stomach and intestines. Do not mix it up with lactose intolerance.
Symptoms of CMPA are very diverse; skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, blood in stool and diarrhoea to name a few.
Diagnosis - You should see a doctor if your child has any of the above symptoms. Also, the doctor would see the child’s condition once you are put on an elimination diet.
This is how I shooed away Mr R from Baby A's bum. Have you heard about CMPA?
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Paneer Kofta
Our recipe is not just any other version of the classic Punjabi recipe of the North Indian cuisine. This one has succulent koftas, made of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with aromatic coriander and pungent chillies, dipped in a mildly-spiced tomato-based gravy. Whether you are looking for a recipe to serve as a snack or as a curry for a sumptuous meal, this easy recipe will not fail to satisfy your needs and excite your palate at the same time.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
20 - 25 Minutes
30 - 35 Minutes
Ingredients
For the Koftas
1 cup paneer, crushed
3 potatoes, boiled and smashed
2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
1 tbsp green chillies, finely chopped
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp jeera powder
4 tbsp cornflour
Oil for deep-frying
For The Curry
2 cups tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 tbsp ghee
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp fresh cream
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp haldi
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
Masala Paste (for the Curry)
3/4 cup roughly chopped onions
4 garlic cloves
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup cashew nuts
1piece ginger
4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies, soaked in water
1 tbsp coriander, chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Method
For The Koftas
Step 1
Combine crushed paneer, green chillies, coriander and salt in a bowl and mix well.
Step 2
In another bowl, mix boiled and smashed potato, salt and jeera powder and mix well.
Step 3
Now fill in the paneer mixture in potato covering and make small round koftas. Roll in corn flour and make a coating.
Step 4
Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry these koftas. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.
For The Curry
Step 1
Boil tomatoes till the tomato skin cracks.
Step 2
Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, peel the skin and blend in a mixer to a smooth pulp. Strain the pulp and keep aside.
Step 3
Heat ghee in a non-stick kadhai, add the masala paste. Sauté on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add haldi powder and garam masala and again sauté for 2 min.
Step 4
Add the tomato pulp and milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Add cream, sugar and salt and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Step 6
Just before serving, add koftas, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 7
Garnish with coriander and cream.
Step 8
Serve immediately with parathas and steamed rice.
Nutritional Information
Calories
276 K cal
Protein
4.5 g
Fats
16.7 g
Carbohydrates
28.8 g
Cholesterol
42 mg
Sodium
196 mg
Potassium
166 mg
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YouTube Kids App Launched by Google: Cool or Not?
Technology is growing smarter and so are your kids! To help your child’s technological development and to enhance his knowledge, Google has recently come up with a YouTube kids application. The app is available on Android and iOS based devices and is loaded with a lot of interesting and informative content.
Do you have a hard time getting fun apps to keep your kids engaged while making sure that they learn new things too? Then you must try the YouTube kids app recently launched by Google. The app is aimed at helping your child learn and explore new things at the same time. Since the App has exclusively been designed for kids, it also allows you to keep a check on their viewing habits. Take a look at the App's features listed below for your reference.
Features the YouTube Kids App has to Offer
It gives access to child-friendly videos, educational stuff, and songs.
It features content from National Geographic, DreamWorks TV, Jim Henson TV, and other child friendly YouTubers.
The home screen of the app has four icons including two light bulbs, one for educational programmes and another for popular videos, one radio icon for pop numbers, and a TV set for famous kids' television shows. These have been categorised as Learning, Explore, Radio, and Shows.
The YouTube kids application includes a timer that allowsyou to restrict screen time for your child. Once the app shuts down it can only be re-started when you key in the password.
It includes an option to limit the search settings so your kids can only view the videos you set on the home screen.
It gives you the option to turn off the sound effects and background music.
As a mother you would want your kids to explore new games and apps to figure out their area of interest. However, you might hesitate in leaving them unattended as the internet can offer a lot of content that is not suitable for children. This kids app is thus a brilliant option for parents as it only contains content which is appropriate for children and further allows you to limit the stuff you want your kids to watch. A pop-up box stating, ‘Try something else’ appears as soon as your child tries to access videos that have been restricted by you. This is the first ever app by Google which has been designed solely keeping kids in mind and thereby addresses parents' concerns tactfully.
The YouTube kids app has a user-friendly interface with large icons and tap targets, so that kids can browse smoothly. It also comes with a voice search feature made especially for the smartphone-friendly kids of this generation. This is one of the coolest apps for kids since parental control is easy and you can make sure your kids see stuff that makes learning fun - no wonder, its gained immense popularity in no time! Time for you to give it a try! Read more
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A. Hello there ma’am please do not worry about it too much. But it is really very difficult to say anything without proper examination. It is advisable to get yourself evaluated by a doctor and follow doctors advise properly. You can also book online doctor’s appointment on FirstCry where the doctor can help you and guide you properly.
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A. Yes but first give in very small quantity to judge the reaction of your baby.
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