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Food Ideas for 7 Month Old Babies
When your baby hits the seven-month mark, he/she gears up for some important physical milestones like sitting up, teething, etc. Providing the right kind of nourishment in this critical growth period is very important for the baby. During this time, the baby receives the essential nutritional supplements from both, breast milk/formula milk and solid food. Here are some amazing options for healthy food for a 7-month baby that you can incorporate into your child’s diet.
Video: Food Ideas for 7 Month Old Baby
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Best Foods for Seven Month Old Babies
After introducing a few solid foods to your baby at six months, you can slowly diversify the options and incorporate more variety by the next month. Here are some interesting options for solid food for a 7 month baby.
1. Fruit Puree
Fruits are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. Fruits like apple, chikoo, papaya, banana, watermelon, avocado, etc. are great options for a snack or a meal.
2. Vegetables
Vegetables contain essential multi-vitamins and minerals. Different nutritious vegetables can be given, by steaming them and making a puree. Steamed vegetable wedges can also be fed to the baby as an excellent snack.
3. Porridge
Porridges made from single grain cereals make for a great nutritional supplement for babies. Grains like rice, wheat, oats, barley, millets etc. can be processed and powdered to make a porridge mix.
4. Meat Puree
Meat, such as chicken, are high protein and carbohydrate foods that can be introduced to babies in the form of a puree.
5. Egg
Egg is a popular source of healthy fat and protein. It can be given to babies in bite-sized pieces after boiling.
6. Cheese
Cheese made from pasteurised milk is widely available in the market. It is rich in fat, protein and vitamins, and babies love it as well.
7. Kichdi
Kichdi, made out of rice, wheat, or dal, with mild spice and salt is a filling and nutritious meal for small babies. This also serves as their first taste of adult food.
Quantity of Food Per Day
Typically, babies who are seven months old take three solid food meals and two snacks in between. Breastfeeding in the morning and night, with some mid-day feeding sessions are also part of the routine.
Typically, babies consume about a quarter cup of puree or porridge in a single meal. Based on the demand, you can increase the quantity. Babies also consume an average of 800-900 ml of Breast milk or formula milk.
Video: Diet Plan for a 7-Month-Old Baby
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7 Month Old Baby Food Chart/Meal Plan
Following a food schedule helps immensely in planning and preparing baby meals. It also helps in incorporating a variety of of recipes that balance the nutritional requirements of the baby. Here is a sample 7-month-old baby food schedule that you can follow, to design your own chart.
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 1
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Carrot- spinach puree
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet) – moong dal (green gram split) soup
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 2
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Sooji (semolina) upma (soft, strained, with tadka)
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Rice- carrot porridge
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 3
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Sooji (semolina) upma (soft, strained, with tadka)
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Sweet potato + poha (flattened rice) powder
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 4
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Sooji (semolina) upma (soft, strained, with tadka)
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Palak (spinach) khichdi
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 5
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Mashed potato
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet) – tur dal puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 6
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Stewed apple
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet) – tur dal (red gram) puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 7
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Sweet potato + poha (flattened rice) powder
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet) – tur dal (red gram) puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 1
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Wheat sheera (soft) (use jaggery to sweeten it mildly)
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Palak (spinach)khichdi
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 2
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Wheat sheera (soft) (use jaggery to sweeten it mildly)
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Rice- carrot porridge
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 3
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Wheat sheera (soft) (use jaggery to sweeten it mildly)
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Sooji (semolina) upma (soft, strained, with tadka) + boiled and grated broccoli
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 4
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Ragi (finger millet) – moong dal (green gram split) soup
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Sooji (semolina) upma soft (strained tadka) with grated boiled broccoli
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 5
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Mashed sweet potato + murmura (puffed rice) powder
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Carrot- spinach puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 6
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Stewed apple
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet) – tur dal (red gram) puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 7
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Spinach-pumpkin puree
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Rice-carrot porridge
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 1
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Ragi (finger millet) porridge
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Bajra (pearl millet) – moong dal (green gram split) khichdi
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 2
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Sooji (semolina) upma (soft, strained, with tadka) + boiled and grated broccoli
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Bajra (pearl millet) – moong dal (green gram split) khichdi
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 3
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Palak (spinach)- masoor dal (red lentil) soup
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Bajra (pearl millet)- moong dal (green gram split) khichdi
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 4
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Tomato- masoor dal (red lentil) soup
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Ragi (finger millet) – tur dal (red gram) puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 5
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Tomato- masoor dal (red lentil) soup
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Carrot-spinach puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 6
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Mashed sweet potato + murmura (puffed rice) powder
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Jowar (sorghum) puffs + apple puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 7
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Lauki (bottle gourd)- rice porridge
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Jowar (sorghum) puffs + apple puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 1
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Oats porridge
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Spinach-pumpkin puree
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 2
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Oats porridge
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Rice- carrot porridge
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 3
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Carrot- spinach puree
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Bajra (pearl millet) – moong dal (green gram split) khichdi
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 4
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Lauki (bottle gourd) – rice porridge
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Tomato- masoor dal (red lentil) soup
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 5
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Sooji (semolina) upma (soft, strained, with tadka) + boiled and grated broccoli
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Egg yolk (boiled) or moong dal (green gram split) soup
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 6
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Oats porridge
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Egg yolk (boiled) or moong dal (green gram split) soup
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Diet for a 7 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 7
Early morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Breakfast
Jowar (sorghum) puffs + apple puree
Mid-morning
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Lunch
Wheat sheera (soft)
Evening
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Dinner
Mother’s milk /formula feed
Video: 7 Month Old Baby Food Recipes
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Food Recipes for 7 Month Old Infants
Many babies would have started growing a tooth or two by seven months of age. Even if they do not have well-sprouted teeth, they definitely have stronger gums, which gives them the tendency to chew on finger foods for a long time. Here are some homemade baby food recipes for 7-month-olds.
1. Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients:
Wheat flour-1 cup
Jaggery syrup- ¼ cup
Water– as per requirement
Fennel seeds-1 teaspoon
How to Prepare:
To the wheat flour add jaggery syrup and mix well.
Dilute with water to a semi-solid consistency
Add fennel seeds to the batter and mix. Allow it to rest overnight or for a few hours before preparing pancakes.
In a tawa, grease with ghee and pour it in the shape of dosa.
Cook on both sides with ghee and tease it out to serve.
2. Ragi Apple Porridge
Ingredients:
Ragi flour-1 cup
Apple- ½
Ghee-1 teaspoon
Water-as per requirement
How to Prepare:
Cut and peel the apple into small cubes. Steam it in water or in a pressure cooker and mash it well to a smooth paste.
In a pan mix the water and ragi flour to a smooth paste and cook it in low flame till it bubbles.
To this mixture add the apple puree and cook further for five minutes.
Switch off the heat once it’s cooked and add a spoonful of ghee.
3. Millet Porridge
Ingredients:
Homemade millet powder-1/2 cup
Water- 1-2 cups
Breast milk/formula milk- ½ cup
How to Prepare:
In a vessel, mix the millet flour with water and stir continuously to make a smooth paste without lumps.
Switch on the heat and cook the mixture well till it starts to form bubbles.
At this stage reduce the heat and add the milk to bring it to the required consistency.
As an additional flavour, you can add the puree of any fruit to give it a sweetness.
4. Moong Dal Khichdi
Ingredients:
Green moong dal-1/2 cup
Rice-1/2 cup
Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds- ¼ teaspoon
Ghee-1 teaspoon
Water-3/4 cup
How to Prepare:
Clean the rice and dal and soak it for about half an hour
Add a pinch of turmeric powder and cumin seeds to the drained dal and rice .
Cook it in a pressure cooker with a ¾ cup of water.
Mash it with a blender or with a ladle and feed
5. Pear Puree
Ingredients:
Pear-1
Water/milk-1/4 cup
How to Prepare:
Clean and peel the pear.Cut the fruit into small pieces after taking out the seed.
In a pan of boiling water, cook the fruits for a few minutes with closed lid.
Mash the cooked pear with a blender or a mixie.
Add water or milk to the puree to bring it to the right consistency.
6. Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
Red lentils- 3 tablespoons
Carrot- 1
Onion- 1/2 an onion
Water- as required
Oil- 1 teaspoon
How to Prepare:
Finely chop the the onion and carrot.
Heat the oil in a pan, on medium flame, add the onions and cook till translucent.
Add the carrots and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add the lentils to the pan.
Pour water till the lentils are covered and allow to boil.
Cook for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft.
Cool down completely, and puree into a soup consistency.
Warm it up before serving to your baby.
7. Carrot Badam Kheer
Ingredients:
Carrot- 2
Almonds/ Badam- 5
Milk- 3/4th cup
Sugar- 3 tablespoons
How to Prepare:
Wash, peel, and cut the carrots in halves.
Add water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Once completely cooled, grind into a smooth puree.
Transfer to a pan, add sugar and milk, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve warm.
Feeding Tips
Here are some important tips for feeding your seven-month-old baby,
Do not force feed your baby. Different babies have different appetites and taste preferences. Look at the wet and soiled diaper count (which should ideally be 5 or above, per day) to determine if they are getting enough food. Supplement solid foods with a generous amount of breast milk or formula milk to make up for the nutritional requirements.
When introducing a new food, always wait for three days. This gives time for the body to react to the food and show symptoms of an allergic reaction. In cases where the baby has an allergy to a particular food, stop it for a few months and retry again.
Keep a dedicated place for eating food, to establish proper eating habits. This habit creates a connection between the place and food, in the baby’s mind, making feeding sessions less strenuous for the parents.
Encourage the babies to explore different food by giving them finger foods. At this age, babies tend to have a strong urge for biting and finger foods greatly help them soothe the gums. This also gives them a first-hand experience with the texture and taste of their food.
Avoid feeding with a distraction. This takes away from the fun of enjoying their food.
Gagging or choking is a serious hazard in babies, especially when they eat food with lumps or when they chew off a large piece of finger food. Try to monitor the baby while he or she is eating, and react immediately in the event of the baby having a chocking episode.
Clean fruits and vegetables properly before feeding them to your child. Fruit and vegetable purees can be used as a snack option, rather than a meal. Try to avoid mixing milk with fruits, as it interferes with digestion.
Clean and sterilise the utensils used for making baby food, as babies tend to catch infections very soon. Make use of a good food processor to prepare baby food without lumps.
Seven-month-old babies require a healthy and nutritious diet to fuel their developing body and brain. It is also a transitory phase where they start eating solid food and get acquainted with different tastes. Exposing them to as many vegetables and fruits will go a long way in establishing good eating habits.
Disclaimer:
Each child is different and so use these meal plans as a trusted guide as per your discretion. You can modify the meals according to your child’s preferences / requirements.
Never force-feed a child.
While preparing formula, please follow the instructions on the box and use the measuring spoon provided with it.
While introducing solid food to a baby, initially, one needs to prepare watery gruels/soups. As a child gets older, the caretaker/ mother has to increase the thickness of the liquids slowly according to the child’s capacity to swallow. Foods that are too thick can cause stomach upset/ unnecessary load; while excessively watery food might cause the child to remain hungry.
Some kids may eat less on some days and that is absolutely alright. However, if a child eats less for more than 3-4 consecutive days, please visit a doctor to guide further.
A child may eat less during the teething phase or if he/she may not be feeling well. You could increase breast milk /formula feeds on those days. Re-introduce the foods once the child is back to normal.
Don’t stop feeding if the child is suffering from diarrhoea.
You can alter the taste of the food by adding some natural flavours like cinnamon, jeera powder, lemon juice, curry leaves etc. if the child doesn’t accept the food initially.
If your child suffers from an allergy to nuts, gluten or eggs, please consult your doctor before feeding him/her any foods that may contain them.
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Toddlers Playing and Talking Alone at 15 Months
Children learn a lot of things during their play time, both when they have company and when they engage in solitary play. Don't know what solitary play is? Find out how solitary play can actually be very good for your toddler.
Do you often leave your child alone to play? Find it awkward and feel a wee bit guilty too when you see your little one talking to himself then? Well, there is definitely no reason to feel guilty or weird. It's quite normal for toddlers to engage in solitary play. Experts believe that this can actually have a positive effect on the development of a toddler.
What Is Solitary Play?
When a toddler plays all by himself unmindful of things around him, it's known as solitary play. In such a scenario, the toddler plays and talks alone that the child experts believe paves a way for the child's development and is perfectly normal.
Solitary Play Age In Children
According to experts, children of all ages engage in solitary play if they have no one for company. Babies who are too small and don't know how to handle their body or toys prefer observing the goings on around them. 1-year-old toddlers are more likely to engage in solitary play, as they prefer their own company. By the age of 2 or 3 years, toddlers move on to "parallel play". This is when two or more kids sit together but still play by themselves. Though they are well aware of the other's activities and may even mimic each other, they prefer to play by themselves. However, with time, most children start playing with other children and graduate to "social play".
Different Types Of Solitary Play
If you thought that your 15-month-old's playing and talking alone is the only kind of solitary play, think again. Any activity that toddlers get engrossed in, all by themselves, is solitary play. For instance, a child sitting quietly and colouring his picture book is also a form of solitary play. Similarly, counting blocks alone or looking out of the window is also a kind of solitary play for toddlers. Other times, toddlers prefer to just sit and observe other kids at play. This too is a form of solitary play and doesn't in any way indicate that the child is unsociable.
How Solitary Play Helps In Child Development
Time and again experts have stressed the importance of solitary play and its benefits on child development. Take a look at some of these benefits:
Enhances the creative and imaginative skills of the toddler
Improves their physical and mental skills and development
Trains them in setting their own rules for playing
Increases their chances of exploring things all by themselves which benefits their learning skills
Improves their focusing abilities
So, the next time you see your toddler engaging in solitary play, there is no need to get worried. This is a natural phenomenon that actually helps your child to develop and learn. In case you know of any other benefits of solitary play, feel free to share your thoughts with other mothers who might be raising toddlers. Read more
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How to Play Monopoly - Basics, Rules, and Tips
Monopoly is a favorite among families and friends, so you need to learn how to play it. Many people are familiar with the game's fundamentals, while others have only played the simplified version. Keep reading for some basic guidelines and rules of the game.
What Is Monopoly and What Is the Objective of the Game?
Monopoly is a board game whose goal is to buy and develop the property while driving competitors bankrupt.
The objective of Monopoly is to become the wealthiest player in the game by buying, leasing, trading, and receiving payments on properties. It is possible to play until one player owns everything or when the wealthiest participant is declared the winner after a predetermined time limit.
Monopoly Game - Setting it Up
Monopoly is a lot of fun to play, but it can be challenging to set the board up. Setup guides may be helpful if you've never played Monopoly or haven't played in a long time. As a reminder, the faster you can set up and play the game, the more you'll enjoy it!
What You Will Need
Before starting the game, double-check that you have all the supplies – the dice and all gaming components. Ensure you have the following items ready before your game:
The game board
Money with a monopoly
Tray for a banker
Cards for the Community Chest
Cards of chance
Title cards
32 homes and 12 hotels
Three dice
Number of Players
How many people can play monopoly? Well, the answer is simple! A minimum of 2 players and a maximum of 8 are required to play the game.
Time Needed
Game setup time - 2-5 mins
Game playing time - 20-180 mins
What You Need To Do
If you’ve never played before, go over the rules and ensure that other players are familiar with one of the essential questions - ‘In monopoly, how much money do you need to start with?’ Here are what you need to do to play the game:
1. Organize the table
Place the board on a flat surface to play the game, such as a table or the floor. Place the game board on your preferred surface and unfold it.
2. Place board at easy access
Place the game board in a place where all players can readily reach and enjoy the game.
3. Toss the cards into a pile and reshuffle them
There is a specific place on the board for each kind of card. Each stack is shuffled individually, and then the piles are placed on the board. Make sure that the cards in the monopoly deal are placed face down.
4. Make sure your finances are in order before you start spending any money
When starting the game, ensure all of the money is neatly arranged in the banker's tray before you begin. Organize your cash by bill type ($500, $100, $50, $20, $10, $5, and $1).
5. Invite friends to join you in the game
Assemble your team for the game. It's best if the players are 8 years or older, but you can always pair younger kids with older kids or adults to make sure everyone gets a chance to play.
6. Select a piece of art for everyone
As of now, there are only eight pieces to select from in the monopoly: top-hat (or cape), shoe (or boot), battleship (or ship), racecar (or vehicle), Scottie dog (or dog), wheelbarrow (or cart), or cat (or cart).
7. Select randomly
Each player may select one piece at random from an assortment of components in a cloth bag if they cannot agree on the same piece. Players must put their token on 'GO' before the game begins.
8. Assign a banker to your project
While playing, the banker should be ready to do more than other players since they will be responsible for passing ‘Go’ and managing property transactions.
9. Choose a trustworthy banker
Because the banker may cheat more readily than the other players, you should choose someone you can trust.
10. The banker should have all real estate properties
Before the game starts, the banker should have all the real estate (houses, hotels, and money) in front of him.
11. Distribute the initial capital
Players must be given their money before they begin playing.
12. Each participant starts with a small amount
Each participant starts the game with a small amount, like $1,500. The $1,500 should be divided into the following amounts:
2 * $500s
4 * $100s
1 * $50
1 * $20
2 * $10s
1 * $5
5 * $1s
13. It's time to play
Monopoly is ready to play after you've completed all the necessary preparations.
How to Play the Monopoly Game?
The game's rules vary based on the variant, but the objective is to amass most of the property and cash to become the wealthiest player in the game.
1. Start the game
As the Banker dictates, each player follows their lead. The highest-scoring player is the first to play.
Each player rolls a die as the next step to determine how many spaces they will go forward.
They remain there until a player's following turn, at which point they are removed.
In some instances, players may place two or more tokens in a single slot.
One or both dice must be in contact with a card deck for the roll to count. They should be re-rolled.
There are a variety of ways that tokens may be used. Players can use them to buy real estate and make you pay to rent and taxes.
Token duplicates move your token to a new location and are subject to any benefits or penalties relevant to the region they fall on. Once your token has been hurled, move it as you usually would.
You'll get arrested if you throw three doubles in a row.
2. ‘Ready and Go’
Tokens that land on or pass over the 'GO' are worth $200 each time.
However, each board is only charged $200 once.
On 'Chance' or 'Community Chest,' if a player lands 2 or 7 spaces beyond 'Go,' he earns $200 for the first pass.
And another $200 for the second pass, respectively.
3. House purchase
Property that is not owned may be purchased from the Bank for the published price shown.
Otherwise, the bank auctions the item to the highest bidder if you don't want to keep it. The buyer pays the Bank in cash and receives a copy of the property's Title Deed document.
An individual who has rejected the indicated pricing option may still bid.
4. Leasing
A player's Title Deed card specifies how much rent you'll be charged if you land on their property.
Players cannot collect rent from a mortgaged property, but they must show the title deed.
Unimproved properties in that color group are worth twice as much when you possess all of the Title Deed cards in that group. No matter how many properties are mortgaged, this rule still applies.
Having a house or hotel on a property makes more sense since rentals go higher.
5. Chest of Chances
Select the top card from the deck and follow the instructions.
Return the card to the deck, face down, with the back of the card facing up.
Until you use it, the "Get Out of Jail Free" card is kept on hand.
Someone who has drawn it may sell it to another player for an agreed-upon price if they don't want it.
6. Taxation
When you choose "Income Tax," you have the following options:
7. Going to jail
While in prison, you will not be able to receive your $200 salary. When you go to jail, your turn is also over for the day.
It's "Just Visiting" if you don't get "sent to jail" but arrive on that square during regular play.
8. Avoid being in prison
When you are in prison, you can get out of it by buying and selling real estate, including houses and hotels
9. Pay-back time
No money, property, reward, or penalty is given to a player landing on a "free" resting place in the game.
Try to stay away from this area early in the match.
10. Debts
Players may take out mortgages on unimproved land at any time. This value is printed on each Title Deed card.
Tout building on the land must first be sold for half its value.
Players cannot rent foreclosed homes and utilities.
Any mortgages must be paid off with 10% interest and 10% principal.
When a color-mortgage group's mortgages are paid off, the owner can start buying back houses or hotels.
The property of a player is secured by a mortgage that cannot be withdrawn from the bank.
This means the owner can resell his mortgaged property to a third party for any price agreed upon, and the new owner can pay off the mortgage plus 10%.
11. Getting bankrupt
Unable to repay a debt to another player or the bank, a player goes bankrupt.
A player who owes you money must pay it in full.
Homeowners and hoteliers must sell their properties to the bank for half the purchase price.
As a result, you must immediately pay your creditor 10% of your property's value in interest.
If you owe the bank more than you can pay back, your assets will be seized. As a result, the bank sells all its properties except buildings at auction. The bank does not lend or borrow money.
How to Win in the Monopoly?
Check out these tips, techniques, and secrets to guarantee or improve your success chances.
Develop your property as soon as possible and as aggressively as possible.
Buy orange and red properties since they are the most often landed-on.
Do not deposit your money in a savings account.
Avoid wasting time on utilities.
To optimize earnings, build three houses or hotels as quickly as possible.
Avoid trying to get out of jail as quickly as possible later in the game.
Create a housing shortage by using all available homes
Monopoly is a popular game that is still played and enjoyed by many people. But to become a master of the game, you must be well-versed in the tactics and movements involved. The game plan method comes into play at this point to help you achieve your goals. Take notice of the comprehensive instructions above to become a Monopoly Pro!
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Meditation can be defined as relaxation, and it has so many advantages. Meditation has nothing to do with concentration and focusing on one particular thing. It is about de-stressing and trying to stop thinking for some time.
Health Benefits of Meditation
A few benefits of meditation daily include enhanced concentration, calm mind, improved communication and clarity, and relaxation of body and mind. When meditation is regularly practised, it has an impact on all three important areas of existence- physical, mental, and spiritual.
1. Physical Health Benefits of Meditation
When meditating, there is a change in the physiology, and each cell existing in the body is filled with a life force (prana). There is also an increase in peace and joy, and the person becomes more enthusiastic when practising on a regular basis. The advantages of meditation are countless.
It decreases oxygen consumption and lowers respiratory rate.
It decreases the heart rate, and there will be an increase in blood flow and exercise tolerance.
It always leads people to a deeper intensity of relaxation and decreases anxiety attacks.
It helps in many diseases like arthritis, allergies, etc. and helps in reducing muscle tension.
It helps to heal post-operative wounds and strengthens the immune system.
It reduces emotional distress and the activity of viruses.
There will be a decrease in the levels of cholesterol and reduction in the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
It improves the flow of oxygen to the lungs, allowing the person to breathe easier and better.
It is a cure for migraines and headaches and is also helpful in preventing and controlling the pain of chronic diseases.
It relaxes the nervous system and is ideal for relieving asthma.
2. Benefits of Meditation for Mental Health
Meditation promotes healing by bringing the brainwave pattern in a relaxing alpha state. You will achieve a delicate, beautiful, and fresh mind. It also nourishes and cleanses you from inside. When you feel overwhelmed or emotionally unstable and shut down, it will help to calm you down. Regular practice has many uses:
It helps to build your self-confidence, and it will enhance your ability to focus and concentrate more.
It increases the level of serotonin and influences behaviour and mood. You will be able to control your thoughts.
It improves your creativity, ability to learn, and memory. You can also increase productivity.
It resolves your fears and phobias and increases your brainwave coherence.
It helps to improve your relationships at home and work and increases emotional stability.
You will find your mind ageing at a slower rate, and it purifies your character.
It makes it easier to get rid of bad habits or addictions, and it increases the feelings of rejuvenation and vitality.
The two hemispheres of your brain will have greater communication, and you will be able to react quicker and more effectively to any situation that is usually stressful.
It helps in increasing your motor ability and perceptual ability, and your intelligence growth rate will become higher.
You will need lesser sleep to recover from problems like sleep deprivation, and you will need very less time to fall asleep. It cures insomnia.
You will find yourself more tolerant, and it helps you make the right decisions.
It improves emotional maturity and decreases the tendency to worry.
3. Spiritual Benefits of Meditation
Religion is not involved in meditation and can be regularly practised by everybody regardless of the religion they follow.
When meditating, you will start feeling like you are merging with something infinite and you will feel that your body and the whole cosmos is inseparable which is the deep essence of this practice.
When in the meditative state, you are present in an area of joy, calmness, and vastness. This feeling is what you radiate into your surroundings, bringing peace to the planet and all of creation.
You will be able to bring about a complete personal transformation. When you know more about yourself and who you are, you will naturally discover more from deep within.
It helps to increase synchronicity in life, and you will start experiencing a sense of “oneness”.
It helps you embrace the present and in widening and deepening your capacity to love yourself and the people around you.
It increases compassion, wisdom, and self-actualisation. It helps you discover the purposes of your life.
You will also attain enlightenment, and that changes your attitude towards life.
FAQs
Here are your answers to some FAQs about meditation:
1. Why Should We Meditate?
Meditation is needed to clear our minds and enter a world of peace and tranquillity. Nothing in the world will threaten you. When you meditate, you will rarely lose temper and find happiness in unexpected places. You will be able to build relationships more easily and will have deeper friendships.
2. What is the Best Way to Get All These Benefits of Meditation?
Practising regularly is the key. You only have to meditate for a few minutes each day, and it will soon become the best part of your day. You will then become more confident and will have better health.
3. How is Meditation Beneficial for Pregnant Women?
Pregnancy hormones can sometimes dampen your mood, and for some, it leads to depression. Research has now found an actual stress-buster for pregnant women which is yoga.
Yoga has helped reduce the depressive symptoms of many pregnant women who were identified as high risk for postpartum depression.
Yoga is said to be an effective alternative to other pharmaceutical medications or treatments for depressed pregnant women.
Mental health problems, including anxiety and depression, during pregnancy, are found to have serious health concerns.
Genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, and even external social factors will set the perfect stage for a pregnant woman to go through overwhelming feelings, persistent irritability, and the inability to deal with stress.
If these symptoms are left untreated, both the mother and the baby would be at risk. Major risks include poor weight gain, premature labour, preeclampsia, and trouble bonding with the newborn child.
Though antidepressants are effective in treating depression, studies have found that many pregnant women hesitate to take it as they are concerned about the baby’s health. They are more comfortable with treatments including various techniques of relaxation, herbal medicine, and mind-body work.
Combining physical poses and meditative focus, mindfulness yoga is the best method to increase your energy and fight stress and anxiety.
4. How is Meditation Beneficial for Kids?
Mediation can help kids in many ways.
It helps to reduce symptoms of depression, somatic stress, and anxiety.
It also helps to reduce hostility, substance use or addiction, and conflict with peers.
Meditation increases cognitive retention, self-care, positive emotion, and optimism.
It will improve their self-esteem and social skills and make them happier and peaceful.
Sleep and academic performance are also improved.
Meditation will keep you healthy and help in preventing several diseases. You will find yourself a much happier person. There will be an improvement in every basic task, both mental and physical. To experience all the benefits, you will have to practice meditation every day. You can even practise meditation along with your partner and children daily.
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Fairies exist only in story books. They aren't real. But, even as you read this, the wind is blowing in your backyard, the skies have lit up with an enchanting light, and a door somewhere is creaking open. And who should step out of the door but a beautiful fairy with golden hair! Find out how the Irish Fairy Door Company, a toy company launched in 2014, now makes it possible for you and your kids to actually live with fairies!
Let us give you an insight on how fairies have come to co-exist with us. The truth is, it's not just humans who are grappling with housing shortage; the Fairy Valley is too! The legend goes that when the housing shortage became extreme, Queen Kate, the leader of the fairies, asked the International Fairy Council to solve the problem. They decided to seek help from the kindest and most approachable humans – children and their moms!
What Connects Fairies To Our World
The fairies chose two moms in Dublin – Niamh Sherwin-Barry and Aoife Lawler – to help them find homes in the human world. You see, it was important that the fairies don't let themselves be seen or else they lose their magic powers. Niamh and Aoife thought about this in detail, and the solution to connect the Fairy Valley with our world finally struck them – a Fairy Door!
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Ever since, the moms have been selling colourful fairy doors in over 20 countries, to act as the gateway between two worlds. They sell for under 2000 INR (£19.99) but that's a meagre price to way for living in a world of fairies!
How To Place a Fairy Door In Your Home
These cute little doors can be easily placed in your house, garden or backyard. You can also buy fairy accessories such as washing lines, fairy dust, wall stickers and toadstools to make sure the fairies feel at home. Plus, when you wake up one fine morning, wouldn't it be cool to see the fairies have sprinkled some magical dust for you?
So, What Lies Behind The Door?
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Fairy Valley, of course! Like we said, fairies prefer not to be seen, but this is what deepens the excitement. Plus, the Irish Fairy Door Company works hard to cement the link between the two worlds and keep the magic alive. There's a weekly newsletter that narrates a story from Fairy Valley and also provides a fun play activity for the kids. There's also a mobile application for keeping updated with fairy news.
How You Can Use Fairy Doors To Boost Your Child's Development
In case you are shaking your head about encouraging such “make-believe”, check this out. Research has proved that imaginative toys and pretend play not only stimulate your child’s imagination, but can also be a brilliant device to teach them many life lessons. When you stir your child's imagination and create for him a fantastic world, the neurons in his brain connect faster, thus helping him grasp things better and quicker.
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In the same vein, parents have been using Fairy Doors to encourage story-telling in their kids. They also come in handy to chase away childhood fears such as a lost tooth or a scary nightmare. In fact, these doors have also appeared in graveyards to help children come to terms with the death of a loved one. Isn't it beautiful how a simple toy can create a safe haven for your little one? This is a world that will remain in his memory even when he is an adult, and convince him that magic is always just round the corner. Read more
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Nikitha
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A. hello since u are a expecting mom this would require a proper medical attention and it is better to check with your doctor and your doctor will be able to guide you better on examination of the same and advise you accordingly
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A. no you can't sleep in your tummy
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I am having pcod problem.
when should I check pregnancy test at home?
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A. If you have missed your periods you can wait for one week more and then do a urine pregnancy test to know about the pregnancy result and consult with your doctor according to the result for medication
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At which day should I take pregnancy test
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A. after 2 weeks. do 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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