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Breast Milk Storage after Pumping
Given the complications and busyness of modern life, expressing breastmilk for storage has become increasingly common. Particularly after maternity leave as women re-enter the workforce, it is common for them to pump and store their breastmilk. How you store breastmilk, however, depends on how you want to use it and when.
What Types Of Containers Should You Use To Store Breastmilk?
There are two common ways to store breastmilk: bottle and bag. More specifically, most women will choose to store breastmilk either in a plastic or glass bottle, or in a sterile, sealable bag. These will then get placed into the refrigerator or the freezer, where they will remain until used for feeding.
How Much Breastmilk Should You Store In Each Container?
It is recommended that most women only store the amount of breastmilk that they are going to use in a given feeding session. For instance, if your baby consumes roughly five ounces of breastmilk during a given feeding session, you should store that amount in each container. In general, most women will need to store milk in small quantities between one and five ounces. This is particularly important if you are freezing breastmilk, as it does not make sense to unthaw breastmilk and store it again.
How Long Can Breastmilk Be Stored?
It is important that breastmilk does not go bad and lose the many health benefits it provides. Because of this, there are many guidelines for the storage of breastmilk, particularly with respect to breastmilk storage time. There is also a difference between expressed breastmilk storage and pumped breastmilk storage.
How To Store Breastmilk? - Storage Guidelines
The following guidelines apply for how to store breastmilk at home in both refrigerated and frozen environments:
You can store your breastmilk at room temperature (up to 25 degrees Celsius) for a maximum of four hours.
At temperatures below four degrees Celsius), you can store breastmilk in the fridge for up to 24 hours. In colder climates or regions, breastmilk can sometimes remain in the refrigerator for three to five days, but in hot climates, the opening and closing of refrigerator doors makes longer storage more difficult.
In smaller refrigerators with only a freezer compartment, it is recommended to keep breastmilk for only two weeks.
In an insulated cooler or box filled with ice-packs (such as the one you might transport to and from work), you should only keep breastmilk stored for a maximum of 24 hours.
In a freezer (temperatures of around -18 degrees Celsius), breastmilk can generally be stored for three to six months, taking into account the opening and closing of the freezer and the climate you are located in.
Table 1: Breast Milk Storage Chart
Freshly expressed milk
Warm room
80-90°F/27-32°C
Up to 4 hours
Room temperature
61-79°F/16-26°C
Up to 8 hours
(less is better)
Insulated cooler with ice packs
59°F/15°C
Up to 24 hours
Refrigerated milk (Store away from door)
Refrigerator (fresh milk)
32-39°F/0-4°C
Up to 8 days
(under 3 days is best)
Refrigerator (thawed milk)
32-39°F / 0-4°C
Up to 24 hours
Frozen milk (Store at back, away from door)
Freezer compartment of small refrigerator
Varies
Up to 2 weeks
Self-contained freezer unit of a refrigerator/freezer
<39°F / <4°C
Up to 6 months
Separate deep freeze
0°F / -18°C
Up to 12 months
(6 months ideal)
How To Freeze Breastmilk?
Breastmilk should be frozen as soon as possible after it has been expressed, and stored at temperatures of around -18 degrees Celsius.
The following rules and recommendations apply for breastmilk that is being frozen:
If you are freezing the milk, leave some space at the top of the bag, since frozen milk will often expand during freezing.
Never store the breastmilk uncovered, and make sure that bags or bottles are sealed tightly.
Frozen, stored milk will often separate, so when it is removed just make sure to give a little shake to get it to mix back together again once it has been taken out of storage.
Store frozen milk at the back of the freezer; this will minimize contact with outside temperatures and allow the milk to be frozen for the longest period possible.
How Can You Thaw Frozen Breastmilk?
To thaw breastmilk, you should keep the breastmilk in the refrigerator and let it sit for around 12 hours. This is usually best done overnight and in advance of the day where you will need to feed your baby, given the time involved in the thawing process.
The following rules and recommendations apply to the thawing of breastmilk:
You should avoid, whenever possible, leaving the breastmilk out at room temperatures to thaw.
Never refreeze breastmilk that has already been thawed.
For faster thawing, it is acceptable to keep the breastmilk under hot water and slowly increase the temperature as means of thawing.
Never attempt to put the breastmilk on the stove or in the microwave as a means to thaw the milk.
How To Warm Breastmilk?
To warm breastmilk, you should place it in a container of hot water where it can absorb heat from some of the surrounding liquid. First, heat up the water, that you are going to use, in a small container. Then, place the container of frozen milk in the container to warm up.
The following rules and recommendations apply for the thawing of breastmilk:
If you just want to heat up the milk for your child’s consumption, try using a bottle warmer.
Never heat up breastmilk by placing it on the stove or in the microwave.
You should not try to store again breastmilk which has been already warmed.
How To Store Thawed Breastmilk?
Thawed breastmilk should be stored in the refrigerator, as it is usually best to keep the milk at cooler temperatures at all times.
Milk that has thawed in the refrigerator should only be kept there for a maximum of 24 hours after thawing has completed. (This will usually mean 36 hours after you first place from the freezer into the refrigerator to thaw.)
You should not attempt to refreeze thawed breastmilk.
Only thaw as much breastmilk as your child will consume during a given day, otherwise, it will likely go bad (and it will not be as fresh).
What About the Taste And Odour Of Thawed Breastmilk?
Breastmilk has generally not gone bad unless it tastes sour or smells particularly bad. Most children will not notice smell or odour, and they would react more to a sour taste than to smell. Some milk will specifically go bad because of lipase, a normal breastmilk enzyme that some mothers will produce in higher quantities than others. When thawed, this can cause the breastmilk to smell rancid or soapy, but this will often go unnoticed by infants (though some will refuse to drink it). Changes in the smell and odour of breastmilk can also be the result of changes in the mother’s diet or health (such as through medications, diet, drinking or smoking).
How Can You Store Breastmilk At Work?
You can store breastmilk at work by refrigerating it in sealed containers and then transporting it to your home in small coolers that are refrigerated with ice packs. You should always make sure to clearly label it, both so that it is easier to store when you get home, and so that it is not confused if in public storage. You should always try to store transported breastmilk as soon as possible after arriving home.
Can You Add Fresh Expressed Breast Milk To Stored Frozen Breast Milk?
You can add recently expressed breastmilk to frozen or refrigerated milk, but only if you expressed it earlier in the same day. Nevertheless, you should cool the expressed breastmilk before adding it to frozen or chilled breastmilk that you had already expressed. You should never add warm breastmilk to frozen milk, as this will cause it to thaw and affect its lifespan.
More Storage Tips
The following are some other general tips for the storage and use of breastmilk:
Breastmilk can vary in colour. Some milk will appear bluish, yellowish, or sometimes even brownish.
It is normal for breastmilk to separate (with the fatty cream often moving towards the top. Give it a small shake to get it to mix back together.
You should smell the milk before feeding it your baby; if it smells particularly bad, you should not give it to them.
Always consider exactly how much breastmilk you will need and store accordingly.
Make sure to label everything so that you do not waste breastmilk or use milk on different days (thus leading to the possibility of spoiling).
Breastmilk storage is an important reality of life for modern mothers, particularly those in the workplace. While it can be a complicated and time-consuming process, mothers should take care to ensure breastmilk is stored correctly and safely. There are many guidelines for how to do this, and they depend on the method of storage, the location of the storage unit and how much breastmilk you are storing. Paying attention to these conditions will allow the breastmilk to be kept for the longest amount of time possible, and allow for no degradation in quality for your child.
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Your baby is developing fast and it is only fair that you should know everything about it. Find out about the exciting foetal development in the 3rd week of pregnancy and other pregnancy milestones that you achieve during this week through this article.
Your Baby’s Growth During Pregnancy - Week 3
It’s the 3rd week of your pregnancy and the good news is that the fetus is already under development. During this week your baby is just a tiny ball with 100's of cells that are multiplying rapidly. The part of the tiny ball or blastocyst that will develop into a placenta starts producing pregnancy hormone (HCG) in the 3rd week of pregnancy. This hormone stops the further production of eggs and triggers an increase in the production of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones ensure that your ovary doesn’t shed the uterine lining. Your little blastocyst is safe and sound in your uterine lining during the 3rd week and receives oxygen and nutrients through the tunnels that connect the little ball of cells to the blood vessels in the uterine wall.
What is the Baby's Size?
This week is crucial because, during this week, the fertilized egg safely implants itself in the uterine lining and starts developing with the help of oxygen and nutrients that it receives through the blood vessels of the uterine lining. While the development itself is interesting but the 3 weeks pregnant baby size is negligible. In technical terms, baby’s length is 0.0in and baby’s weight is 0.0gm.
Common Body Changes
From the onset of pregnancy till the end, body changes during pregnancy in women are drastic. In the first few weeks of pregnancy, the difference that a woman feels in her body and demeanor are quite similar. In fact, each of these symptoms or changes heighten with each passing week of pregnancy. Some of the continued body changes in the 3rd week of pregnancy are soreness of breasts, elevated basal body temperature, exhaustion, and loss of appetite.
Symptoms of Pregnancy at Week 3
Symptoms of pregnancy differ from woman to woman but here are a few common symptoms that may help you to find out a week before the pregnancy test that you are pregnant.
Swollen or tender breasts
An elevated sense of smell
Always exhausted
Frequent urination
Dislike towards selective food
A lurking sense of vomiting and nausea
Bleeding or to be more accurate spotting, while the egg implants itself in the uterine lining
An all-time elevated basal body temperature
Belly at Week 3 of Pregnancy
You will be excited to see minor body changes taking place during the 3rd week of pregnancy. But a growing belly is not one of them. You may feel bloated but that’s not really because of the growing baby inside. You have quite a few weeks ahead of you till you actually start looking pregnant. So, you can safely preserve your secret till you are ready to tell the world that you are expecting.
3 Weeks Ultrasound
At three weeks, your baby is a very tiny fertilized egg called the marula and is as small as a grain of salt. It is also on the move and hence very difficult to be detected during the ultrasound. By 4th week though you may be able to see a thicker uterine lining confirming that the little marula has reached its destination and is safe and secure in the uterus for the next nine months.
What to Eat
Before you start eating for 2 people, stop and listen to what the doctors have to say. According to the doctors, a mother to be is only supposed to gain 1 to 2 kg in the whole of the 1st trimester. So, pull back and don’t indulge in excessive eating. Just continue to eat a healthy and wholesome meal with a daily intake of prenatal vitamins including folic acid. Here are a few diet tips for you for 3rd-week pregnancy food.
Folic acid is a vital vitamin for the proper growth of the fetus. So sooner you start its intake, the better. Whole grain and leafy vegetables are rich in folic acid or folate. So, be sure to include them in plenty in your daily diet. And for extra insurance, please don’t hesitate to take a supplement for folic acid.
Avoid junk food as much as possible. Cut down the intake of extra sugar and white flour in any form. Throw saturated fats out of your diet and replace it with salads and grilled meat instead of deep crispy fry food. Junk food, especially fats increase the risk of pregnancy nausea and vomiting. So better say no to all kinds of junk.
Your pregnancy diet for the 3rd week should include lots of leafy vegetables, fruits like apricots, carrots, mangoes etc, hearty whole grains and low-fat dairy products. Eat and stay healthy for the sake of the little angel growing inside you.
Skipping your meals and hurrying through them is a big ‘no’. Relish your meals and start eating a wholesome meal three times a day. This habit will take you a long way and ensure a steady supply of nutrients to your baby, throughout the pregnancy and even later.
Scan your dietary habits and get help in case you have an eating disorder. It is important that you enlist help with a dietician before it’s too late.
Tips & Care
The first and foremost tip for week three is to get in touch with a health care provider that you like and trust. This person is going to play a key role throughout your pregnancy, hence, the earlier you identify one, the better. If you are comfortable having a midwife around or a family physician to advise you through and through, then so be it. Here are a few dos and don’ts that you may you to keep in mind for the third week.
Dos
Pay attention to your body and look out for early signs of pregnancy.
Get yourself an at-home pregnancy test kit.
Eat healthy food with a mandatory inclusion of folic acid or folate in your diet.
Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
Go ahead and get a supplement of prenatal vitamin with folic acid.
Don’ts
Avoid junk food.
Quit smoking, drinking or using drugs.
Don’t shop for clothes yet. You will fit into your current clothes for next few weeks.
Don’t take stress at home or at work especially at this phase. It can hinder the development of your baby.
Consult your doctor and avoid taking medicines of any kind.
What you need to shop for
Your shopping bucket for week 3 stays simple and sweet. Buy yourself a pregnancy book if you haven’t bought one yet. Buy a home pregnancy kit as it will be handy soon. Add a comfortable cotton bra to the list to ease out the soreness of your breasts. That’s all you need for now and for another few weeks into your pregnancy.
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Common Teeth Problems in Children Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
The candies in those departmental stores excite children and adults alike. When your kids ask you to buy candy for them, it is hard to say no to them, isn't it? However, before you buy one for your children, you should read this article on the common dental problems in children. Though sugar candies are not the only reason for teeth problems in babies or toddlers, they do contribute to a large extent in tooth decay. There are a host of other teeth problems that children go through which may be because of thumb sucking or thrusting their tongue too frequently, sucking their lips, and losing their teeth early. Find out what are the common teeth problems that children suffer from.
Why Taking Care of Your Child’s Teeth Is Important?
Healthy habits start at home. Maintaining a better hygiene regimen for children is essential. The best way to teach good oral hygiene is by following it yourself and being a role model for your child. Taking your child to a dentist from early on will help him maintain good oral hygiene in the future. Dental decay may start anytime after the first tooth appears in a child’s mouth. Even though the tooth in the primary days of the child fall out, they do play an important role in helping them to chew on their food and gather maximum nutrition form them. Teeth also play a significant role in developing proper speech. Apart from this, a beautiful and healthy smile with sparkling teeth is always an add-on. Hence, it is important that you take care of your child's teeth and teach him to pay attention to his oral hygiene.
Common Kid’s Teeth Problems and Their Solutions
Although dental problems in children will worry you as a parent, these problems are treatable and can be prevented easily with a little care from your end. Let us look at the most common teeth problems that children face and how to overcome them.
1. Tooth Decay Caused Due to a Baby Bottle
A common cause of teeth problem in infants and toddlers is baby bottles. Also known as childhood carries, these are caused due to prolonged exposure to sugary drinks. The bacteria present in the mouth of the kids thrive on sugar and cause tooth decay. If an infant sleeps with a mouthful of breast milk or formula, he is likely to be affected with tooth decay. Advanced tooth decay may also obstruct permanent tooth to grow resulting in overcrowding or misaligned teeth.
Solutions
Do not give sugary drinks or milk as a comforter to your little one during the daytime. Instead, offer him a pacifier or plain drinking water.
It is advisable not to dip your baby’s pacifier in any sugary object like honey or sugar.
Avoid putting your baby to bed with any sugary drink. Opt for a pacifier instead.
Remember to take your breast off from your baby’s mouth when he falls asleep.
Do not offer sugar more than the recommended diet to your child.
Check with your paediatrician for your little one's fluoride requirements.
Put a goal of teaching your child to sip from a sipper when he turns one. This will reduce his teeth exposure to sugary drinks.
2. Sucking Thumb
Thumb sucking in children is associated with their sense of security and comfort and is a natural process in their growing stage. Thumb sucking is not a problem until permanent teeth start growing. If children continue to suck their thumb or pacifiers while their permanent teeth are growing, they might get misaligned teeth. This can affect their speech or cause an overbite along with other problems.
Solution
Thumb sucking does not interfere in the oral hygiene of children until their permanent teeth start emerging. The decision to give up on thumb sucking should come from the children only. However, we as adults can surely help them in the process. Applying force while discouraging the children from thumb sucking may have a negative impact on them. It would be wise to adopt the reward mechanism while dealing with thumb sucking. If your child sucks his thumb, politely ask him to quit this habit. You can also tell him that if he stops sucking his thumb, you will reward him. If your child is older and still sucks his thumb, try to find out the reason why he is sucking his thumb. It may be because of stress, anxiety, or any other issue bothering him.
3. Tongue Thrusting
The habit of swallowing the food while thrusting the tongue forward on the upper lips is known as 'tongue thrusting'. It has an effect similar to thumb sucking and can cause the teeth to protrude out. This might also interfere in proper speech.
Solution
It is best to consult a speech pathologist in this case. A speech pathologist can work out a plan for your child to help him work on his chewing muscle strength and to develop an alternative swallowing technique.
4. Early Tooth Loss
The reason for a premature loss of a tooth in a child can be because of tooth decay, injury, or even a lack of adequate space for the jaw. In the case of an early loss of a tooth, the tooth nearby may get tipped or shift leaving very little to no space for the new permanent tooth. When the permanent tooth erupts due to lack of space, it may get tilted. A crooked tooth gives rise to a host of other problems. Apart from interfering with proper speech development, it can also cause chewing problems and temporomandibular joint issues.
Solution
You can take your child to a dentist to get a space maintainer for him; this would help in the case of early tooth loss. The space maintainer is made of plastic or metal, and it holds the space that was left open by the lost tooth. Once the new permanent tooth starts to emerge, the dentist will remove the space maintainer.
5. Grinding
This involuntary habit is seen in most babies and toddlers. Children may clench or grind their teeth due to some discomfort in their jaws when their primary teeth start to emerge. However, children stop doing this after their teeth are developed. But some children may continue grinding their teeth and risk the chances of eroding their tooth enamels. This can result in tooth decay or even sensitive tooth.
Solution
If your child has a habit of grinding his teeth, make him wear a night guard while he sleeps. This will help him restrict this habit, and he will eventually give away this habit.
6. Tooth Discoloration Due to Improper Hygiene
Tooth discolouration is also a common dental problem that most children experience. You must have seen uniformly yellowish-tinted teeth or white and brown patches on the surface of the tooth of your child. This may be caused primarily due to improper proper brushing pattern or not cleaning the mouth properly after every meal.
Solution
Make your child use a good brush. Ask him to follow a proper brushing regime to help him get rid of the yellow spots on his teeth. Brushing twice a day, preferably once in the morning and again after dinner is advisable.
Children love to learn new things. It is imperative for us to teach them the right way to brush their teeth and maintain good oral hygiene. The habits they build when they are young stay with them throughout their lives. Taking your child for regular check-ups with the dentist can also help you to prevent many of these teeth problems.
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Free Range Parenting - Advantages and Disadvantages
Free range parenting can be roughly considered as the opposite of helicopter parenting. Instead of monitoring every activity of your child, as a free-range parent, you give them enough autonomy wherever possible to ensure they grow up to be self-reliant. Continue reading for all you need to know about what free-range parenting is and why it’s growing in popularity.
What is Free Range Parenting?
The idea of “free range” comes from livestock that are kept under natural conditions. Children under free-range parenting have the independence and autonomy to dictate many aspects of their lives without having their parents constantly monitoring them. Free range parents help build their children’s confidence and self-sufficiency by encouraging them to learn as they go and not butting in all the time. Parents do not dictate their schedule and allow the children to have unstructured play time instead of engaging them in structured activities. Time spent outdoors on their own is also emphasised over screen time or indoor supervised play. Free range parents make critical decisions such as education and house rules, but the line is drawn at decisions that children can make on their own.
The result is counter-intuitive, rather than being “spoiled” as many parents would come to expect, successful free-range children learn problem-solving skills at a much younger age, assess risks and benefits, ask for help when needed and be flexible. Through their personal experiences, they would have come to rely on themselves, and while they know firsthand the cost of making mistakes, they would also learn to take responsibility for their actions. An essential component of free-range parenting is to give children the tools they need to cope with what experience might bring their way and letting them out into the world to put those tools to use.
Why Do Parents Choose Free Range Parenting?
You may have come across a free-range mom in your neighbourhood or your child’s school. At first glance, they may seem lazy or neglectful of their children, but dig a little deeper, and you realise the philosophy behind their parenting. Freedom and independence are the most natural conditions of childhood for them; it could be simple things such as letting their young children walk to school alone, play in the park unsupervised or ride their bikes in the neighbourhood for as long as they want and come home when the streetlights turn on.
The culture now is mostly dominated by helicopter parents who cocoon their children from every possible danger real and imaginary depriving them of their chance to learn to cope with or navigate the challenges of life. Free range parents understand that they can’t be around their children at every moment to guide or protect them. They want their children to learn essential skills that prepare them for adulthood. After all, being an adult is to be independent, solve problems and make responsible decisions. Training children to be as independent as possible will make their transition into adulthood smoother. On the other hand, the result of helicopter parenting is boomerang children who fail to launch and struggle to make good decisions independently.
Pros and Cons of Free Range Parenting
As with every form of parenting that borders on the ends of the spectrum, free-range parenting comes with both benefits and downsides.
Pros
Kids will be able to enjoy more time outdoors or in activities without having to wait for their parents to be there.
Kids can be more creative in their expression when there’s no one supervising them. That means they have more opportunities to be adventurous and explorative.
They get a chance to learn how to solve problems on their own without needing help. This includes times when they have to face unfair situations where their parents aren’t rushing to their defence.
You will also have more time for yourself without the constant worry or anxiety about the safety of your kids. You know your kids are out there having a good time and there is nothing to worry about.
Cons
More time unsupervised also means there will be more ways in which they can hurt themselves. Maybe they’re playing a new game on the tree and misjudge the height of their jump; there are no adults to stop them in such times.
It takes a while before your child really understands what is safe and what is not. They often need several attempts to get it right, and you have to be around to supervise. You will have much training to do before they are good enough to be by themselves.
You might soon build a reputation as an irresponsible parent or someone who is too neglectful.
How to Get Started with Free Range Parenting?
If free-range parenting falls within what your idea of a good parenting method, then here are a few tips to help you get started.
1. Put Your Fears Behind and Encourage Independence
Fear is our first instinct that drives the opposition to free-range parenting and is what makes us helicopter parents. It should be understood that risks are inevitable, and accidents can happen with your child getting injured. However, the benefits of this parenting approach outweigh the risks. Therefore encourage your child to be more independent everywhere possible.
2. Establish The Ground Rules
Free range doesn’t mean you allow your kids to do anything they please; their autonomy exists within a broader framework of rules that ensures things don’t fall apart. For example, if your child wants to go down to his friend’s house by himself, will he keep up his word that he will call you as soon as he gets there or call before he leaves back for home? Is he mature enough to understand the necessity of these rules and adhere to it? If so, lay down the rules for him and grant him freedom only when he doesn’t break the rules.
3. Prepare Your Child for The Challenges They Would Face
It’s essential when they are alone that they know how to get out of dangerous situations, analyse people and recognise threat at a distance. This means having uncomfortable discussions with them about the dangers that exist and how to get out. For example, if a stranger asks him to get into his car to help him search for his lost cat, your kid should not only run away but run in the direction opposite to the car. By the time the car turns around to go after him, he should already be on the next street yelling for help. Practical tips like these are hard to discuss but can save his life.
4. Remember The “3T’s”
Teach Problem Solving: Give them a task every day where they may have to solve a problem to complete the task. Be it baking cookies with where they have to get everything right and not set the kitchen on fire or fixing something broken in the house. Allow them to take care of minor tasks around the house and praise them for their efforts and solutions.
Think Ahead: If the short term risk to your child scares you, think about the usefulness of the lesson they learn in the future. Remember that risk is an essential component of learning for everybody and a healthy amount of risk would boost the child’s confidence. If they forget their coat on a cold winter day and you refrain from reminding them, they probably wouldn’t forget it again after being out in the cold that day.
Take Time: You’re bound to feel uncomfortable initially with all the risks you’re allowing your child to take. It takes time to get used to it and beat all the “what ifs?” that pop into your mind.
Children who are given more autonomy over their life while understanding and taking up responsibility for the consequences of their actions will be better prepared for adulthood. Free range parenting is a good way to ensure your children are able to navigate the complications of modern life successfully as adults.
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Baked potato mash
A baked potato, or jacket potato, has a fluffy interior and crisp skin. Serve it with fillings and condiments such as butter, cheese, vegetables or ham. Bake potatoes in a conventional gas or electric oven, a convection oven, a microwave oven, on a barbecue grill, or on/in an open fire. Otherwise, considered to be fattening, baked potatoes are, however, considered a healthier option.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
4 People
2 Minutes
45 Minutes
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes
1 tsp (teaspoon) oil for brushing
salt (optional)
Method
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees and position racks in top and bottom thirds.
Step 2
Wash potatoes thoroughly with cold running water.
Step 3
Dry, then using a standard fork, poke 8 to 12 deep holes all over the potato so that moisture can escape during cooking.
Step 4
Place in a bowl and brush lightly with oil.
Step 5
Sprinkle salt and place potato directly on the rack in the middle of the oven.
Step 6
Place a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch drippings, if any.
Step 7
Bake for 45 minutes or until skin feels crisp but flesh beneath feels soft.
Step 8
Allow to cool a little.
Step 9
Remove the skin and mash it with hand or spoon.
Step 10
Serve warm.
Nutritional Information
Calories
113
Calories from fat
1 %
Total Fat
0.1 g < 1%
Sat. Fat
< 0.1 g < 1%
Cholesterol
0 mg 0%
Sodium
6 mg < 1%
Total Carbs.
26.3 g 9%
Dietary Fiber
1.8 g 7%
Sugars
2.1 g
Protein
2.4 g
Calcium
6.1 mg
Potassium
477 mg
Tip: If you're cooking more than 4 potatoes, you'll need to extend the cooking time by up to 15 minutes.
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13 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
1) till how many days after delivery baby needs to keep on uterus temperatures/warm temperature?
2) Can baby & mother both take bath after 24 hours of delivery?
Santu
Mom of 2 children
13 hours ago
A. It depends on moms and babys health I feel and suggest It's better to check with your doctor and follow their advise. That would be one of the best and safest option for your baby as of now. Take care.
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Q. dual marker test is for what purpose??
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A. The double marker test helps determine whether the unborn baby has any risk of developing neurological abnormalities or mental disorders
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Q. #asktheexperts
How to cure constipation in Babies
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
7 hours ago
A. Constipation in Babies less than 1 year is very common and more in formula fed babies and also when initially the semi solid food has been started after 6 months .
you can give bonnisan drops and some enzyme preparations in proper dose suggested by doctor angyd cow's milk should be avoided before 1 year of age . Medications are required but it shobuld be given only in medical supervision .
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Trying To Conceive
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Q. Hello, I'm a hypothyroidism patients consumes 25mg tab,
can I take apple cider vinegar?
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 8 m old girl
6 hours ago
A. I don’t think so ACv is going to be a problem but it would be better that you check with your doctor because Apple cider vinegar has couple of side-effects also also which a lot of people are not aware about so do not take it without your doctors advice and consent
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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. #asktheexperts can i go for long trips with my 7 months old baby
Mohammad amin
Guardian of a 3 yr old boy
1 hour ago
A. if you are comfortable then go
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Expecting Mom due in 4 months
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Q. #asktheexperts plz suggest me medicine for toothache
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
2 hours ago
A. A proper assessment is required here so regarding this it is vmore favourable to contact your local doctor and accordingly he will guide in a proper manner.
If any more queries you can tgake online consultation on the platform for a detailed discussion .
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