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Classical Music for Babies - Benefits and Recommendations
We all love listening to different styles or genres of music. Where some of us may be big fans of rock, jazz, pop or contemporary, there are quite a few western classical music fans too. However, are you aware that your baby can benefit greatly from classical music? Well, it may be hard to believe, but classical music may prove to be beneficial for your baby. Read this article to know how this kind of music may impact your munchkin, and we shall also be sharing some of our western classical music recommendations.
Why Should You Choose Classical Music for Your Babies?
Are you wondering if classical music is good for babies? Well, many experts are of the opinion that there is a great significance of classical music for babies’ brain development. Here’s why you should opt for classical music for your babies:
1. It May Help with Your Baby’s Language Development
Listening to soothing music, such as classical music, may prove to be helpful for your baby’s language development. This is because babies or young children who listen to such kind of music on a regular basis develop better memory skills. Improved memory skills help in improving a baby’s language skills, both verbal and written.
2. It May Help in Impacting Your Baby’s Health in a Positive Way
Classical music and songs have soothing music and tunes. Such kind of music has a calming and soothing effect on your baby. A baby who feels calm and happy does better in terms of growth and development. Proper growth and development means improved overall health.
3. It May Help Your Baby Sleep Better
The relaxing and soothing effects of classical music help babies sleep better. It is observed that babies who sleep better, or are better rested, do better in terms of their overall development, in comparison to babies who have disturbed sleeping patterns or babies who do not sleep well.
4. It May Help in Improving Your Baby’s Mental Health
Physical and mental health go hand-in-hand. Just the way a baby requires proper nutrition for maintaining good physical health, it is equally important to nurture a baby’s mental health. Classical music does wonder in making your baby feel happy and calm. Listening to such kind of music helps in releasing feel-good hormones, also known as endorphins, in the body. Endorphins help in relaxing the brain and thus, improve the mental health of the baby.
5. It May Be Helpful In Creating Mozart Effect
Mozart effect is a term, which was first used by a French researcher Dr Alfred A.Tomatis. This researcher was of the opinion that listening to classical music can increase spatial-temporal reasoning abilities and also improve IQ. However, this theory has limited evidence. Where some researches support it, others negate its effect. Whatever may hold true, there is no denying that classical music has soothing and calming effects on babies.
What Kind of Classical Music Should You Choose?
Now, the next question that will pop into your mind is the kind of classical music you should choose. We suggest that you do not choose something too loud. Whenever you choose classical music for babies, make sure you consider the following points:
Opt for music that is simple to understand or comprehend. Any music that has a lot of instruments or vocals may confuse your baby. Opt for music that has fewer instruments and preferably no vocals. Simpler music pieces are not only enjoyed by younger children, but they may also understand the sounds better.
Choose a steady and regular beat or rhythm. Anything that has steady beats may help your baby to work on his memory skills. Irregular beats may interest your baby or gain his attention but it may not be an ideal option for soothing or relaxing your munchkin.
Choose music with beats instead of music with complicated vocals.
Keep these points in mind while selecting classical music for your little one to listen to, and let your baby soak in the true essence of some mesmerising classical beats.
Best Ten Classical Music/Songs for Infants
Now that you know that classical music works wonders for your baby’s development, you may want to know what the best options for your baby are. Well, we have compiled a playlist of popular classic numbers that can help you decide:
Air from Orchestral Suite No.3 by Johann Sebastian Bach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMkmQlfOJDk
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUrm111d6khqrbz4dRj2xew
Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano by Johannes Brahms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGQBef6D9sY
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlURNokd9ZWd3a1XlD5Gng
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor by Johannes Brahms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dpMMeetFIk
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMRyQBQOTB_hq2AUL8FY5xQ
String Quartets Op. 18 by Ludwig van Beethoven
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4o85AVwkog
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2nmB4TXvPlIAm56EG-Ddow
Piano Trios by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwPz7rWLxv0
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSRTzrEyid4XEtLGZ2KWY8A
Haydn String Quartets by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEO3MduIiV4
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfxeYn3puTh4kzo-FHq3MHw
Concerto for Flute and Harp by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc6-KozGK3c
Source - https://www.youtube.com/user/Am4d3usM0z4rt
String Quartets Op. 33 by Joseph Haydn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA2euxp3b3Y
Source - https://www.youtube.com/user/winkle522000
Suites for Solo Cello by Johann Sebastian Bach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D83cMncj_Ig
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9B6J4qn5M_TLMh7zX0ISBA
Goldberg Variations by Johann Sebastian Bach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwas_7H5KUs
Source - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-IpTjz6JSc61fdwlSrLdA
These are some of our recommendations; however, there are many options or versions of classical music available for babies. You can also ask your friends or family members for recommendations as they may also know a few good numbers from experience.
Music is soulful, and we will all agree to this. The kind of happiness, calmness or relaxation music lends us, we cannot achieve from anything else. Tune into some beautiful classical music and let your baby soak in its melody and goodness. However, make sure you do not play music at a high volume because that may not be good for your baby’s ears. Also, never use earplugs for babies as they too pose a threat to your baby’s ears. Play your baby some classical music and see how your baby starts enjoying it. You may even notice your baby moving his arms and legs in excitement. Wait until he starts walking, then he may start dancing too!
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Introduction:
Did your baby like his diet plan for the first half of the month? Don’t fret if he doesn’t eat as much as he did in the previous months, as its normal for his appetite to go down around this time. This could be due to teething, growth, or a variety of other reasons. Continue to feed him as little or more as he wants, and if you feel his appetitite weaning, you can always include some tried and tested favourite dishes of his. This week also has a few new dishes and ingredients to introduce in his diet, so you have some more entries in your tracker. As your child grows, it’s important he get wholesome nutrition for proper growth and development, and this meal plan gives him just that. Let’s look at week three of your 18-month-old toddler’s meal plan.
Food Menu & Schedule for 18 Month 3 Week Old Toddler
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 3, Day 1
Breakfast
Banana pancakes + milk
Mid-morning
Almond or peanut ladoo
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Multigrain cookies with milk
Dinner
Dal dhokli with pumpkin-barley soup
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 3, Day 2
Breakfast
Multigrain muffin + a glass of milk
Mid-morning
Mixed fruit chaat
Lunch
Palak paneer and paratha
Evening
Jowar (sorghum) puff chivda with milk
Dinner
Curd rice with grated cucumber
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 3, Day 3
Breakfast
Sattu (barley)-apple porridge with milk
Mid-morning
Homemade mava barfi
Lunch
Tofu bhurji with jowar (sorghum)-wheat roti and grated carrot raita
Evening
Sooji (semolina) dhokla with coriander chutney
Dinner
Bajra (pearl millet)-wheat roti with dal methi
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 3, Day 4
Breakfast
Jowar (sorghum) idli + chutney + kesar (saffron) milk
Mid-morning
Guava cubes with black salt
Lunch
Jowar (sorghum) -wheat roti + masoor (red lentil) palak (spinach) + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Masala buttermilk with vegetable sandwich
Dinner
Paneer (cottage cheese) or egg bhurji with roti and vegetable soup
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 3, Day 5
Breakfast
Cornflakes with milk and powdered walnuts and strawberries
Mid-morning
Paneer (cottage cheese) or boiled egg (chopped) with chaat masala
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Dalia (broken wheat) upma with milk
Dinner
Non-spicy pav bhaji with moong dal (green gram split) soup
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 3, Day 6
Breakfast
Almond-date milkshake
Mid-morning
Murmura (puffed rice) chikki
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot + hand pounded rice
Evening
Fruit custard
Dinner
Besan (gram flour)-jowar(sorghum)-coriander chilla with curd and bean soup
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 3, Day 7
Breakfast
Poha with tomatoes and capsicum + chocolate-walnut milkshake
Mid-morning
Soya-wheat gur papdi
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Milk custard or egg custard pudding
Dinner
Rajma (kidney bean) chawal with tomato soup
Conclusion:
If there are any fruits, vegetables, or ingredients that your child dislikes or is allergic to, feel free to substitute them with something else. By now, preparing meals for your little one is sure to be much eaiser, as both, the diet plan and your child’s tastes and preferences give you an idea on what to cook. For week four of your 18-month-old’s diet plan, click here. Read more
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Introduction:
We hope your toddler loved his meals last week. This week, let’s kick it up a notch by making food fun. With your child now in the second half of his teething phase, he may be slightly irritable and fuss around a bit during mealtimes. Don’t fret, as this is normal. If he doesn’t like certain foods, you can always re-introduce them later. For now, continue to feed him his favourites, as well as some new dishes mentioned in the meal plan. Make sure to continue tracking his likes and dislikes, as this week’s meal plan includes some new dishes for you to add to the list. Keep the milk and nutritional supplements going, and above all, remember that toddlers are fussy eaters, so experiment with flavours and ingredients, and your little one will gobble up the food in front of him. After all, who says no to delicious food?
Food Menu & Schedule for 19 Month 2 Week Old Toddler
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 2, Day 1
Breakfast
Grated cucumber and oats pancake
Mid-morning
Plain curd with any fruit (except pomegranate and grapes)
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Boiled chana (black chickpea) chaat
Dinner
Ragi (finger millet) dosa with potato sabzi and sambar
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 2, Day 2
Breakfast
Vegetable upma made with buttermilk
Mid-morning
Pineapple cubes with chaat masala or honey
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled carrot + curd rice
Evening
Wheat- walnut ladoo
Dinner
Methi (fenugreek) pithla with jowar (sorghum) roti
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 2, Day 3
Breakfast
Omelette with bread or paneer (cottage cheese) sandwich
Mid-morning
Peach/apple
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Hara bhara kabab with curd dip
Dinner
Stuffed paratha with curd or lassi
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 2, Day 4
Breakfast
Rajgira (amaranth)- wheat sheera with mashed raisins for sweetness
Mid-morning
Watermelon
Lunch
Paneer pulao with pumpkin soup
Evening
Boiled sweet potato pieces or potato pieces
Dinner
Besan (gram flour) methi (fenugreek) paratha with carrot and palak (spinach) raita
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 2, Day 5
Breakfast
Oats- almond kheer
Mid-morning
Mango slices
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot + hand pounded rice
Evening
Pear-dates milkshake
Dinner
Sprouted moong (green gram)-oats cutlets with homemade date-tomato- mint chutney
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 2, Day 6
Breakfast
Poha with tomato and capsicum + chocolate- walnut milkshake
Mid-morning
Pomegranate juice
Lunch
Curd rice with grated cucumber
Evening
Chana (chickpeas) powder mixed with date ladoo
Dinner
Puri with aamras and aloo sabzi
Diet for a 19-month-old – Week 2, Day 7
Breakfast
Banana pancakes
Mid-morning
2-3 mathris
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of tomatoes + hand pounded rice
Evening
Fruit yoghurt
Dinner
Mini roti pizza with vegetable soup
Conclusion:
Take your toddler’s likes, dislikes, and food allergies into account when preparing food for him. You can always substitute certain fruits and vegetables with others, without affecting the nutritional value too much. Has your little one liked the dishes in the diet chat so far? For week three of the meal plan for your 19-month-old toddler, click here. Read more
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The barrage of questions that come from children can be embarrassing to say the least. Putting them off will only make them get their information from less reliable sources. How to answer your teen’s awkward questions? Give reassuring answers as the honest truth is what they'll appreciate.
When your little babies are learning to crawl, you can't wait for them to utter their first words. But, before you know it, they've grown up into pesky tweens. This is the time when they start to ask questions that can get a tad bit embarrassing. Questions about bodily changes and dreaded sexual queries can be especially awkward. Don't shy away - follow these tips to answer uncomfortable questions.
Answering Your Tween's Awkward Questions Confidently
1. That pubic age!
Your tweens begin to find hair sprouting in places other than on their heads and they turn to you for answers. Remember, they're still children so calmly respond with words that their young minds are able to understand and accept. The simplest answer is to tell them it's all part of growing up. That should keep them satisfied, at least for a while!
2. Your daughter sets sail
Your daughter has reached puberty and begins her first menstrual cycle. You're left with the task of explaining the changes happening in her body. If you don't really want to go into details, you could start with the basics. Tell her its nature's way of cleansing and strengthening the body. Once she becomes older, you can explain to her the mechanics of her menstruation.
3. Using sanitary products
Once you've explained menstruation to your daughter, explaining the use of pads, tampons and menstrual cups should be a piece of cake. However, what you may not anticipate is to have to explain the use of these products to an inquisitive son. An easy enough answer would be to tell him that just like how he requires extra padding when playing sports and games, so does your daughter. That should kill his curiosity for a while!
4. Boy, oh boy!
As your son grows older, the changes in his body are bound to fire up some embarrassing questions that you'd rather not answer, if you had the choice. Your husband can be the one to satisfy your boy's curiosity, but if he isn't around, just remember there's nothing to be embarrassed about. Questions of erections can be answered by telling him that sometimes the genital stands up and it's all a part of growing up. Topics on masturbation, meanwhile, can be answered by telling him that while the act itself is normal, it's private.
5. When boy meets girl and girl meets boy
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Whatever the questions, the key is to listen to your children without judgement. Don't let an awkward tween question turn into an awkward moment. Welcome your tween's concerns with calming assurance. You want him or her to be able to come to you for help, not find it somewhere else. Read more
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There are words that could make your first impression turn into a disaster at an interview. You need to know what not to say in a job interview if you want to bag that open position. Learn the do's and don'ts to hear your interviewer say, "You're hired!"
Congratulations on your interview call! Now, it's time to crack that hard nut. Acing a job interview isn't rocket science, but taking a little extra care when choosing your words may be the decider on whether you reach the next round.
Things Not to Say in an Interview
1. Seemingly Innocent Fillers
You don’t want to sound unprofessional or crude in an interview. An old saying goes, ‘If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.’ Apply this formula to your interview to avoid ‘umming’ while you think of an answer. Words like ‘um’ and ‘er’ can kill your credibility and make you sound immature. Learn what to say and what not to say in job interviews before you set out.
2. The 'Hate' Word
Hate is too strong a word to use, especially when you’re facing an interviewer. It can make you sound mean and unfriendly. Consider it a forbidden word not to use in a job interview especially when talking about others and your old boss. You could be a mature adult but when you use this word, everything else you say will go unheard.
3. Sure, Kinda, Cool
These words are too casual and should be erased from your job-preparing vocabulary. They give the impression that you don’t quite know what to say. Use factual examples and ‘yes’ and ‘no’ instead of highlighting these words. You’ll ooze confidence and your interviewer will know that you’re a woman who has it all together.
4. Sorry
Remember, you don't get a second chance to make the first impression. It's wise to do your homework and prepare yourself rather than apologising for something you don’t know. Try not to use the word ‘sorry’ unless you actually bump into the hiring manager. Believe in yourself and in your abilities so that you can impress your interviewer.
5. What
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Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old he swallowed a earpod bur he is normal he eat as well as drink please suggest???
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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
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Q. Hello my baby is 20 months old by mistake he swallowed a earpod but he is normal is eat drink plz suggest??
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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
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