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Its okay to complain mommy's.
You don't have to be happy and perfect always. You can just be YOU!
Motherhood is often glorified in our society and moms are expected to forget all their pains, issues and frustration that arouses because of it. If you ever say words like 'I am struggling to raise my child, its so difficult' immediately the answer 'everyone raises kids, you are no exception ' hits like a bullet.
Why can't a mother have and share the problems she's going through? Why is it taken so negatively when a mother shares her struggles with the people? Stop making women 'Super women' which they are not. We are just normal human beings who are trying everyday to make the ends meet.
Once one of my friends asked how is life after having your child? I told her I haven't slept for 2 years. And that was it. My mother in-law got it all wrong and repremanded saying 'kids are blessings of God you can't just tell people how miserable life becomes after kids.' I understand her point of view but having complaints doesn't mean I am ungrateful for my child. I am more than blessed for this beautiful addition & thoroughly enjoy every moment with him. But I till have my ups and downs. Sometimes it's too much to take but I still somehow drag myself till the end of the day. Whether it's the initial days of post natal care or running around a toddler, e every woman has her struggles and she should be supported not ridiculed for raising her concerns.
Women need to address other women's problems and try to help them as much as possible rather than telling them 'we did that too, you are no different'. Upbringing children is even harder these days due to several reasons.
Let's come together and make our mom community feel better about themselves. Let them complain, hear them out- they may not need a solution but just a kind ear to listen to them. Read more
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6 Healthy and Delicious Beetroot Recipes for Toddlers and Kids
Getting kids to eat healthy food can be quite challenging. One nutrient-rich super food for kids is beetroot. It is rich in vitamins and minerals and has low-fat content. Beetroot also contains antioxidants that protect our body’s cells from damage by free radicals and prevent cancer. But if you show beetroot to your child, he will probably wrinkle his nose, so here are some recipes that you can make to sneak in beetroot in his plate.
Simple and Savoury Beetroot Recipes for Your Child to Eat and Relish
Here are some simple and savoury beetroot recipes for children that they will enjoy:
1. Beetroot and Carrot Soup
This is a simple, yet delicious beetroot recipe for toddlers. It is full of nutrients and toddlers will love the taste.
Ingredients
1 medium-sized carrot, 1 small-sized beetroot (washed and peeled), finely chopped garlic, a pinch of pepper powder, salt to taste, ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds, water as required, and 1 teaspoon butter.
How to Prepare
Dice carrot and beetroot into small-sized cubes. Pressure cook them on a medium flame for 2 to 3 whistles by adding water and salt. Once it is cooked, blend it to make a fine paste. Now, melt butter in a pan on a low flame, add cumin seeds and chopped garlic and sauté for a minute. Add carrot-beetroot paste along with salt and pepper. You can add more water and bring it to a boil if it is too thick. Turn off the flame once done.
2. Beetroot Puris
Beetroot puris are made by many moms to sneak in nutrition and are a popular Indian beetroot recipe for toddlers. Your little one will enjoy eating pink and purple puris.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour, 180 grams of peeled and chopped beetroot, water as required, oil for deep frying, ½ teaspoon of grated ginger, 2 tablespoons semolina, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, and salt to taste.
How to Prepare
Put chopped beetroot, ginger, and fennel in a blender and grind to get a smooth puree without using water. Mix wheat flour, semolina, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl and add beetroot puree to it. Using very less water, knead all the ingredients to make a dough. Set aside for ½ an hour. Next, roll little balls of dough into puris, and deep fry them in hot oil to get delicious beetroot puris. Place the hot puris on kitchen paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve warm with potato gravy.
3. Beetroot Parathas
This is one of the scrumptious beet recipes for kids that your little one will surely relish!
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour, oil, salt to taste, water as required, 300 g beetroot (grated), 1 teaspoon dry mango powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder.
How to Prepare
Knead the wheat flour into roti dough with salt, water and a teaspoon of oil. Add oil to a heated pan and sauté the grated beetroot for 5 minutes. Add dry mango and garam masala powder. Take a medium-sized ball of dough and roll it into a flat roti. Make a small-sized ball of the beetroot filling and place in the middle of the roti. Fold the sides of the roti over this ball, pleat the edges together and flatten it. Roll this stuffed dough ball into a circular paratha. Put this on a heated pan, add a few drops of oil around the edges and cook both sides of the paratha well. Serve warm with raita or gravy.
4. Beetroot Dosas
Beetroot for kids as breakfast food is a great idea as the nutritious vegetable will provide your little toddler with enough energy to keep him active all day.
Ingredients
2 to 3 cups of dosa batter, 1 medium-sized beetroot (grated), 4-5 cloves of garlic, salt to taste, and water as required.
How to Prepare
Put the grated beetroot, garlic cloves and a pinch of salt into a blender to get a smooth puree without using much water. Add this beetroot paste to the dosa batter and mix well. Allow this to rest for 10 minutes. Spread a teaspoon of oil on a heated pan. Using a ladle take the batter and spread it into a circular shape on the pan. Add 2-3 drops of oil around the edges of the dosa so that the dosa cooks well. Turn the dosa around and cook the other side for a few seconds. Remove from the pan and serve dosa warm with tomato or mint chutney.
5. Beetroot Pulao
Beetroot rice for kids is nutritious as well as delicious. Kids will love the attractive pink colour of the dish, too.
Ingredients
1 cup Basmati rice (soaked for 20 minutes), ¾ cup finely chopped beetroot, 3 tablespoons green peas, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 small onion (chopped), coriander leaves to garnish, a handful of mint leaves, water, salt to taste, oil, ¼ inch cinnamon, 1 cardamom, 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf.
How to Prepare
Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the spices and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute and add onions and cook for another minute. Add ginger garlic paste and mint leaves. Sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the rice to this and fry for a minute. Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste and bring it to a boil. Close the cooker with its lid and cook it for 2 whistles. Turn off the heat, open after some time and mix well with a fork. Serve the beetroot pulao rice warm.
6. Beetroot Carrot Raita
This raita recipe containing beetroot is mouth-watering and your kid will never say no to beetroot carrot raita again.
Ingredients
2 cups thick yoghurt, 1 medium beetroot (grated), 1 medium-sized carrot (grated), 1 dry-roasted teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon black salt, chopped coriander to garnish.
How to Prepare
Add grated carrot and beetroot to the yoghurt along with black salt and cumin powder. Mix well until it turns pink. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve the raita chilled.
Beetroot is a healthy and nutritious food for toddlers and kids. Your kid will not like eating it raw, but if you try these delicious recipes, you never know these dishes might become your little one's favourites.
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Food Allergies in Children
It is important for parents to be well-informed about food allergies in order to recognize the signs and symptoms of common food allergies in children immediately. This information is useful for parents, not only to identify the foods that their child may be allergic to but also to seek timely medical attention.
What is a Food Allergy?
A food allergy is the defensive response of the body’s immune system to certain harmless components in food that have been perceived as a threat. Certain substances in foods are mistakenly identified by the body’s immune system as a threat; these substances are known as allergens. In response to these perceived threats, the immune system releases antibodies and certain chemicals, including histamine, to counter them, thus, triggering an allergic reaction. The reactions of food allergies in kids are wide and varied and may range from wheezing, abdominal pain, itching and rashes on the skin, a runny nose and may cause swelling or aggravations on various parts of the body.
Causes of Food Allergies in Kids
Food allergies are the result of the body’s immune system defending it against a food substance that has been wrongly perceived to be a threat. These allergies are more common in children than in adults. The causes of such allergies are largely unknown. Parents should always keep a watch for signs of food allergies in children.
Difference Between Food Allergies and Food Intolerance
Food intolerance is not the same as being allergic to certain foods. In the case of food intolerance, the body simply has a hard time digesting some types of food. In allergies, sometimes the body’s immune system reacts in a life-threatening way.
Common Food Allergies in Children
There are certain foods that are known to cause allergic reactions in children. These food are as follows:
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Milk
Soy
Wheat
Egg
Shellfish
Fish
Sesame seeds
1. Peanuts
A peanut allergy is particularly dangerous as it is known to cause anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is characterized by a very rapid onset of one or more allergic reactions and symptoms, sometimes causing death. A person allergic to peanuts does not have to consume peanuts to have an allergic reaction. Peanut in the form of dust and just a trace of peanut protein is sufficient to cause an allergic reaction.
Symptoms
A runny nose
Breathlessness
Feeling asphyxiated
Vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea
Rashes on the skin
Treatment
The easiest way to deal with a peanut allergy is to inject epinephrine. Ensure that your child is always carrying a dose of epinephrine. A child should be taught to call for medical attention if required.
Prevention
Carefully read the labels on all packaged food that you buy for your child to see if peanuts are mentioned on the ingredients.
2. Tree Nuts
Nuts that grow on trees are collectively called tree nuts and include walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, and cashew nuts, to name a few. Like a peanut allergy, tree nut allergies could also trigger anaphylaxis and should, therefore, be taken seriously.
Symptoms
Diarrhoea
Swollen throat, resulting in difficulty while swallowing
Pain in the abdomen and stomach
Itching on the skin and other parts of the body
A runny nose
Treatment
If you encounter any of the signs and symptoms of tree nut allergy in your child, seek immediate medical attention.
Prevention
It is best to not give tree nuts and any other food that may have them even in small quantities to your child if he is allergic. It is also advisable for children with tree nut allergies to avoid peanuts. Additionally, children should be taught to read labels on food packaging carefully. If you are sending your child to a party or school picnic, please remember to inform the organisers of such an event about your child’s allergy. Also, carefully read labels on cosmetics like soaps and creams as they may contain tree nuts or their extracts.
3. Milk
Most parents consider milk to be an essential part of their children's diet, but milk is also an allergen, and a lot of children may be allergic to milk. Lactose intolerance is often confused with milk allergy; the two conditions, however, are very different. Lactose intolerance is caused by the lack of lactase –the enzyme that aids the breakdown of lactose in milk – in a child’s body. A milk allergy is when a child has an allergic reaction to milk; the symptoms of both are very different. In most cases, children outgrow a milk allergy by the age of three.
Symptoms
An upset stomach
Vomiting and nausea
Anaphylaxis in rare cases
Rash on skin and hives
May sometimes pass blood with stools
Treatment
Most children will outgrow a milk allergy. As with other allergens, it is best to avoid giving milk and dairy products. A severe reaction can be treated with a shot of epinephrine. However, there is no known cure for it.
Prevention
Most chocolates contain milk, and if your child has a milk allergy, replace milk containing chocolates should be replaced by dark chocolates. Vegan food products are free of dairy, and it would be a good idea to try them out. However, ensure that it doesn't contain traces of dairy products either.
4. Soy
If the consumption of tofu, soy milk, and soybeans cause uneasiness, it could be that your child is allergic to soy products. In most cases, children will outgrow an allergy to soy by the time they are ten years of age.
Symptoms
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Rashes on the skin
A runny nose
Breathing difficulties
Itching in and around the mouth
Treatment
There are no treatments that can be prescribed for soy allergy; a shot of epinephrine will relieve symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Prevention
The best way to prevent a soy allergy is to avoid any food that contains soybean or soybean extracts. Soy extracts can be found in a variety of packaged food, including baby food, infant formula, chips, baked products, and canned soups. It is advisable to read food labels carefully and inculcate the same habit in children early on. Vitamin and mineral supplements may also have soy; consult a doctor before giving the same to children.
5. Wheat
Wheat is used in a lot of food products, including common everyday products like bread, biscuits and cake, and even cereals. Wheat contains a protein called gluten that the bodies of some people cannot effectively break down, hence making them allergic to the same.
Symptoms
Breathing difficulties
Running nose
Headaches
Stomach pain and diarrhoea
Treatment
A treatment for gluten allergy includes a controlled diet that is free of wheat products. Antihistamines are handy in suppressing a reaction and should always be kept within reach. Children with a wheat allergy should learn the use of epinephrine (in the case they have an anaphylaxis attack) and always carry it with themselves.
Prevention
Though they are not easy to come by, gluten-free cakes, biscuits and bread are available. Children with gluten intolerance should be taught to ask the ingredient of foods offered to them.
6. Egg
Proteins in egg whites can cause an allergic reaction. The good news is that seventy per cent of children with an egg allergy will outgrow it.
Symptoms
Rashes on the skin
Stomach upset
Respiratory difficulties
Treatment
Always have antihistamines and epinephrine ready and available. Antihistamines can provide relief in case of mild symptoms; more severe reactions, although rare, will require the administering of epinephrine.
Prevention
Eggs and food that contains eggs should be avoided. The labels of all baked goods such as bread, cakes, and cookies should be read carefully. Some vaccines contain egg proteins, and they should be avoided.
7. Shellfish
Lobsters, crabs, and other similar creatures are classified as shellfish.
Symptoms
Vomiting and diarrhoea
Rashes on the skin
Running nose
Breathing difficulties
Itching in and around the mouth
Treatment
There are no known treatments for allergy to shellfish.
Prevention
A shellfish allergy remains for life, so it is better for people allergic to shellfish to avoid it at all costs.
8. Fish
Fish allergies, like the others, can cause rashes, nausea, headaches, asthma, etc. Sometimes, kids can be allergic to only certain kinds of fish.
Symptoms
Diarrhoea
A swollen throat which results in difficulty while swallowing
Pain in the abdomen and stomach
Running nose
Itchiness
Treatment
Again, always keep antihistamines and epinephrine with you, in the case of breathing difficulties experienced.
Prevention
As with everything else, the checking of food labels is a must, including for fish oil.
9. Sesame Seeds
While uncommon in the West, sesame seeds are widely used in dishes of the Middle East and Asia. Some children are allergic to sesame seeds. An allergic reaction to sesame seeds can be dangerous, hence you should be on guard before giving it to your child.
Symptoms
Rashes on the skin
Stomach upset
Respiratory difficulties
Treatment
Always have antihistamines and epinephrine ready and available.
Prevention
Some restaurants use sesame seed oil to prepare speciality dishes; such dishes are mostly found in Chinese and south-east Asian cuisine. Inform the waiters about your child’s condition.
When to Consult a Doctor
A severe reaction to certain foods is called anaphylaxis, which causes your child to have trouble breathing and swallowing. This calls for immediate medical assistance. Signs of anaphylaxis include:
Fainting
Chest pain
Wheezing
Swelling of the lips, throat and tongue
Weak pulse
Turning blue
Hives
Rapid heartbeat
Slurred speech
If you notice that your child is having an anaphylaxis attack and if you have an epinephrine injector, inject it right away. Keep calm and lay your child on the floor without a pillow under the head. Keeping a pillow will make it difficult for your child to breathe. If his breathing sounds high-pitched or hoarse, it means that his throat is swollen. It is important that you do not panic until help arrives or you can take him to the doctor immediately. Do not give him any oral medications as it would be difficult for him to swallow it due to his breathing difficulties or swollen throat.
Keep calm and keep his feet raised above his heart using a cushion of a pillow. Keep him warm with a blanket. You may need to perform CPR on your child to help normalize blood circulation. Do train yourself on how to perform CPR on a baby and a child, as the steps are different.
Tips to Help Your Child Deal with Food Allergies
Keep these things in mind to prevent exposing your child to allergies.
When in doubt, consider medical tests to check for allergies.
Always carry medicines to treat allergies in case of known ones.
Putting on medical identification to alert medical personnel should be considered.
When going to parties, going out with friends, and school picnics, adults in charge should be informed of the child's allergy so that they can take necessary precautions.
Alternatives to food which are available should be opted for; for example, gluten-free bread.
Teach the child to always read labels on food packaging.
Children should also be taught to mention their allergies without hesitation if offered something to eat.
It is advisable to ask the doctor on the do’s and don’ts in case of an allergic reaction.
FAQs
Some of the questions on every parent’s mind include:
1. Can Kids Outgrow Allergies?
Some allergies remain for life. These include allergies to fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts. Most other allergies gradually disappear with age.
2. Are Food Allergies Inherited?
If one parent is allergic to certain foods, then there is a fifty per cent chance that the child will also be allergic to something. The allergy inherited by an offspring is not necessarily the same as the parent; for that matter, a child with one parent with an allergy could be allergic to something entirely different than that of the parent. If both parents of a child display an allergic reaction to some specific food respectively, than the probability of the child being allergic would be as high as seventy-five per cent.
Food allergies are more common and are on the rise; it is also true that more and more food options are available for those with food allergies. If your child has food allergies, certain precautions will suffice to prevent any undesired medical anomalies.
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Post Pregnancy Jeans Hate your Body? Choose Ones that Only Love!
Low-rise, mid-rise, or high-rise - which of these is the best post-pregnancy jeans for your body shape? Should you go for skinny-fit or boot-cut jeans or the ones with the cool back pockets? You need answers to buy the pair of perfect jeans that make your post-baby body look amazing.
Don't blame your post-pregnancy derriere if your pre-pregnancy jeans don't fit you anymore. Blame the jeans, period! We have rounded up the best mom jeans to help you look gorgeous no matter what your post-pregnancy body shape is.
How to Figure Out the Most Flattering Jeans for your Body Type
The right pair of jeans can strikingly improve the appearance of your lower body. For moms, paying attention to the fit, flare, rise, and pocket placement of the jeans can go a long way in effectively covering up the not-so-perfect areas of your post-baby body.
1. Pear-shaped Moms
Balance out your small bust and highlight your bootylicious rear by donning a pair of mid-rise jeans with flare proportional to your hip size. Pick jeans with medium-sized back pockets to amplify the appeal of your pear bottom. Avoid super high-waist jeans and any kind of bold detailing or embroidery on the back pockets. If you love skinny jeans, you can rock the look with a pair of straight-leg jeans. ||
2. Apple-shaped Moms
Find ample room for your post-pregnancy belly in mid-rise styles with wider waistbands. Flaunt your slender legs in straight-fit trouser jeans. If you want to wear skinny fit jeans, you can wear them with flowy tunic shirts. Remember to steer clear of the super skinny-fit jeans to avoid showing your tummy pooch.
3. Rectangular-shaped Moms
Balance your boyish silhouette with a pair of low-rise jeans that hug your thighs and hips snugly. Pump up some volume in your rear by choosing jeans for your body type that have embellished or cross-stitched back pockets.
4. Hourglass-shaped Moms
The best jeans for moms with hourglass figures (we envy you!) are the stretchable and high-waist ones. You can also choose to play down your assets by picking contoured-rise, boot-cut jeans which sit lower in the front and rise high at the back. You can also look for 'curvy styled jeans' designed by many leading brands today.
5. Petite Moms
Deceive the eyes into seeing long legs by wearing super skinny-fit high-waist jeans. If you are a curvy petite mommy, pick higher-cut mid-rise jeans to contain your tummy well. You must refrain from baggy styles and paler palettes of blues. Brighter colours are totally your thing!
6. Tall Moms
Pick balanced boot-cut jeans in low-rise or mid-rise styles to flaunt your gorgeous legs. However, high-rise jeans will make your legs look too slender, so it's better to avoid them! Also, you must steer clear of very tight skinny-fit jeans or super-relaxed jeans.
7. Plus-sized Moms
The best post-pregnancy jeans for you would be a classic mid-rise, straight-leg style. You can also carry off boot-cuts and flared styles. But you must kiss goodbye to high-rise and low-waist styles for a while.
So mommies, the next time you go jeans shopping, pick the perfect pair of post pregnancy jeans to flaunt your body with elan. Here's a bonus cheat code: fake having a thinner lower body by favouring dark-hued jeans over light-coloured ones! Read more
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Q. #asktheexpert
is it safe to travel during 7 month pregnancy?
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 8 m old girl
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A. That would completely depend how your pregnancy is is it complication Free or anything and what is the distance what is the mode of transportation for you all these things are going to make a lot of importance value you are deciding to travel and rest your doctor what she says
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Q. #asktheexpert am 10weeks pregnent .can't eat anything .I hv smell sensitivity .what to do ?
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A. hello normal during pregnancy and absolutely nothing to worry just try to have small portion of food frequently which would be better and also safe and absolutely nothing to worry and any concern you check with your gynecologist which would be better and safe
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Q. #asktheexpert 1year 4month old baby boy is often constipated. Is it because of drinking formula milk? What is the recommended quantity? And how to avoid constipation?
Dr Sameer awadhiya
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A. Constipation is usually a very common problem seen in many where the most important causative factor is decrease intake fiber rich diet along with lesser fluid intake.
some food like junk food mostly containing maggida and oily food can aggravate such condition.
here the diet modifhication should be tried first followed by medications like lactulose milk of magnesia and muout powder.
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muje 6 month complete hone Wale hai pr baby ab tk koi movement ni krta..iska reason
Dr Ghouse
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A. karna chahiye 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
Abhaya Rajput has added a new answer
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Q. #asktheexperts 1st month me baby ki heartbeat aa jati h kya
Abhaya Rajput
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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.
Thanks and take care
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Q. I have faint line on pregnancy test . after 10 days my periods start . I want to know the reason
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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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