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Baby Mundan Ceremony: Procedure, Precautions & Tips
The mundan or head-shaving ceremony for children has been a part of the Indian culture for many years. It is one of the traditional rituals followed in Hindu culture and has a lot of hidden references and significance attached to its existence. The mundan ceremony is often regarded as a very important part of a child's growing years, and hence, it is given a lot of thought and effort and is done with the utmost care.
What Is Mundan Ceremony For Babies And Kids?
The baby mundan ceremony or "mundan sanskar" is a popular traditional ritual in India that is carried out with auspicious beliefs. The Hindu mundan ceremony is a ritual where a child's hair is completely shaved off and given as an offering to the Gods.
Indian Cultural Beliefs Behind Baby Mundan Ceremony:
In the Hindu culture, it is strongly believed that shaving a child's first full head of hair purifies the child and rids him/her of any evil eye or evil presence.
There are a number of other beliefs behind this practice too. Read on to know more.
It helps in keeping the child's body and head cool, especially during summer.
It purifies the soul and body of the child.
When children are teething, they tend to suffer from headaches. The shaving ritual is believed to reduce this pain.
It is believed that hair growth improves after tonsuring leading to healthier hair.
It blesses the child with long life and good health.
It gets rid of any past life karma or negativity.
When Is Mundan/Head Tonsure Done?
For the mundan ceremony, the child's age usually varies between 1-3 years of age (it is mostly done when the child is 7, 9 or 11 months old), but some people prefer to do it at a later age as well. For this ceremony, the child has to have the first growth of hair.
Mundan Ceremony Guarantees Better Hair Growth - Myth Or Fact?
That fact that shaving the first hair guarantees better growth has a good amount of scientific reasoning behind it. Hair growth, in general, is quite scattered in young children, because they are still at the initial stages of development, and the process of absorbing necessary nutrients for their growth is still picking up pace.
When a baby’s hair grows for the first time, it is not very strong. The hair follicles are also scattered. When the weak hair is shaved off, there is room for new hair that has stronger hair follicles to grow out of the roots and the hair growth pattern is no longer scattered or messy. Therefore, the baby's hair growth after mundan is certainly better, denser and stronger too.
The Mundan Sanskar Vidhi Or Mundan Ritual
A child’s mundan is always done at an auspicious date and time that depends on the baby's date of birth. The day is also known as the "mundan muhurat", which is set by a priest keeping a number of astrological and mythological factors in mind.
The priest sets up a havan or pooja on the set date and time. The mother is seated in front of the holy pyre with the child in her lap. While some families prefer to celebrate the ceremony at home, others prefer to go to a temple or shrine to do it.
The priest chants sacred hymns and shaves off a part of the child's hair. The sacred hymn is also called "mundan sanskar mantra". These mantras are specifically written for this particular ritual.
The rest of the hair is shaved off by a barber with utmost care.
The child's head is then washed with holy water given by the priest, which is also called "Gangaajal". The water is believed to help in soothing and healing the head.
Finally, the shaved off hair is offered to the Gods or is given away by other means, whichever is suggested by the priest.
Tips And Precautions For A Safe Mundan
This ceremony is a risky one and has to be done with certain precautions in mind. Here are a few important things you must take care of before your child's mundan ceremony.
The child must be well-fed and rested. This is because children are usually cranky or restless and even the slightest wrong move could cause them injury.
The barber must be a professional one who has had past experience working with children. Also, his equipment must be clean and sterilised as you don't want your child to catch any infections.
Giving the child a nice, warm bath after the ceremony is a good idea. Many times, tiny strands or pieces of hair might get stuck on the skin or be left on the head. If they are not removed, they might enter the child's eyes, nose and mouth, or cause rashes on the skin. Also, a bath will wash off any dirt that might have settled on the head, especially if the ceremony was done outdoors.
Since the baby's head comes in contact with a blade or metal for the first time, he/she might have an allergic reaction. Babies have delicate skin, so it's better to apply an antiseptic or a home-made ayurvedic paste to help the skin heal faster and to avoid rashes. Most people apply a soothing turmeric or sandalwood paste on the scalp of the child after the mundan ceremony.
Conclusion
The mundan ceremony has a lot of value and meaning attached to it, which is why many families even today continue to make it a part of their traditions. Apart from the spiritual reasons, this practice does have its own benefits and advantages for the child. Just ensure that you follow all the necessary steps and precautions to make the mundan ceremony a safe and memorable occasion for the family. Read more
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Diet Plan for 12 Month 3 Week Old Toddler
Introduction
Your baby can indulge in some sweets by this age. You can give him healthy Indian sweets like sabudana (sago) kheer, fruit chaat, or rajgira (amaranth). Sounds yummy, right? So include these delicacies in his diet! Want to know what else can you make for him apart from these sweets, check this meal plan for week 3.
Food Menu & Schedule for 12 Month 3 Week Old Toddler
Diet for a 12 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 1
Breakfast
Sabudana (sago) kheer
Mid-morning
Grated apple
Lunch
Jowar (sorghum)-wheat roti + dal palak + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Mix stewed fruit chaat
Dinner
Baked pumpkin soup with grilled cheese sandwich
Diet for a 12 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 2
Breakfast
Ragi (finger millet) dosa with non-spicy sambar + milk
Mid-morning
Chopped de-skinned peach or stewed apple
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot+ handpounded rice
Evening
Moong dal (green gram split) ladoo
Dinner
Gobi (cauliflower) paratha with curd
Diet for a 12 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 3
Breakfast
Seviyan (vermicelli) or sooji( semolina) upma + mango or banana milkshake
Mid-morning
Mix stewed fruit chaat
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber
Evening
Sweet potato + poha (flattened rice)powder
Dinner
Paratha + paneer (cottage cheese) or egg bhurji
Diet for a 12 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 4
Breakfast
Broken wheat porridge
Mid-morning
A few chopped strawberries or chopped apple
Lunch
Jowar(sorghum) -wheat roti + chole palak + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Sattu (barley)ladoo
Dinner
Kaali dal with jeera rice
Diet for a 12 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 5
Breakfast
Oats porridge
Mid-morning
½ egg custard or pancake
Lunch
Vegetable soup + fried rice + a few slices of carrots
Evening
Fruit yoghurt
Dinner
Bajra (pearl millet) roti + brinjal sabzi+ urad dal
Diet for a 12 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 6
Breakfast
Banana milkshake + poha
Mid-morning
½ scrambled egg or paneer(cottage cheese) ladoo
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber
Evening
Boiled sweet potato
Dinner
Vegetable- masoor dal( red lentil) pulao with coconut curry
Diet for a 12 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 7
Breakfast
Thalipeeth + milk
Mid-morning
Rajgira (amaranth) ladoo
Lunch
Jowar (sorghum) -wheat roti + lauki (bottle gourd) sabzi + chana dal + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Chana (chickpeas) powder mixed with dates ladoo
Dinner
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber
Conclusion
Your baby may refuse to eat if you give him the same food daily, so get creative. Variety is the spice of life – so plan the menu accordingly and include fruits, grains, meat, dairy products his diet. If you need a meal plan for the coming week to offer him a balanced diet, click here! Read more
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Q. i missed my periods on 5 but when I checked in the morning urine that is not showing positive but when I check now I can see faint line ... why this is happening
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6 Habits That Make you a More Successful Woman
A successful woman is confident enough to know what she wants. She’s a fighter and a risk taker. She knows what she has to offer, is aware of her shortcomings, and learns how to work around it. Sounds like you? We all have qualities of a successful woman. Sometimes, you just need to channel them more!
Being successful takes true determination and grit. As a woman, it requires standing up for yourself in a society still hung over male domination. It also requires acquiring certain habits and maintaining a form of discipline to overcome all struggles.
6 Tips to Be A Successful Woman
1. Believe in Yourself
This is the most important thing we have to say as career advice for women. If you lack confidence and belief in yourself, you’ll end up nowhere. Being self-confident is a stepping stone to success in every sphere of your life. Confidence comes from knowing your self-worth, trusting in your abilities as a worker and a homemaker, and feeling good about yourself in the way you look and dress. If you lag in any of these areas, do something about it and you’ll be well on your way to success.
2. Don’t Let Failure Derail You
The shortest answer to 'how to be a strong woman' is this - never allow failure to derail you. An accomplished woman knows how to overcome failure. It’s one of those rare qualities of a successful woman. Many women let the fear of failure dissuade them from their course. If you don’t fall you’ll never be able to pick yourself up. So let failure just be an equation in the balance.
3. Set Goals
Part of being successful is setting goals for yourself. Be it short term or long term, having a goal in mind and striving towards attaining it will set you on the right path. In setting professional and personal goals, however, remember to make them realistic. Setting unrealistic goals will bring you nothing but disappointment and can even cause you to deflect from your other goals in life.
4. Embrace What You Do
Learn to be passionate about everything you do at work or at home. Never do anything half-heartedly. It makes you lose focus on the bigger picture. If you’re not passionate about your work, it'll make every day seem like a chore. You’ll end up becoming more resentful and less efficient.
5. Foster Good Relationships
One of the most significant of qualities of a strong woman is that she has strong relationships with people, and especially with other women. In your path to success as an employer or employee, it's always important to foster good relationships with your co-workers. That calls for maintaining a positive work attitude with your colleagues, respecting and being amiable them. Appreciate what one has to offer from the smallest to the biggest thing. Likewise, never refrain from taking valuable advice or asking for help when needed.
6. Take Calculated Risks
No success was ever complete without taking risks. Taking risks is one of the strong characteristics of a successful woman. Be a risk taker, but not to the point of making reckless decisions that jeopardise your work, goals and the people involved. Weigh the risks involved in any matter before taking them and when you feel certain that it will prove no hindrance, go for it.
Don’t expect good things to happen to you if you don’t work towards achieving them. Know what it takes to understand how to become a successful woman entrepreneur in your life’s quest for success. Read more
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Give Your Bedroom a Fresh Lease of Life
Want to give your bedroom a brand new look but don't know where to begin? Look no further than this renovation guide to provide you with different bedroom renovation ideas. Give your space a fresh lease of life that will add oodles of style to your home!
Renovating your bedroom every once in a while can make for a nice change and also be something you do together as a family. There are plenty of different ways to make the bedroom space more comfortable, vibrant, and cozy. Have your brood pitch in and get started!
Tips on How to Remodel Your Bedroom
1. Set The Budget
Consider your regular as well as any upcoming expenses to figure out how much you can spare for the renovation. Once the budget is set you’ll have a clear idea on whether you can afford a good interior decorator or will have to look for different renovation ideas on your own to refurbish the space. Trust us, the latter can also have stunning results!
2. Choose A Look
Now that you’re done budgeting, consider renovating your bedroom with a completely new theme. You can give it a rustic feel by adding wooden flooring and antique-looking furniture or a luxurious look by hanging an elaborate chandelier and satin curtains. Likewise, you can do a cosy look or a romantic makeover by mixing and matching fabrics, lighting and colours. How about an animal theme for the kids' bedroom? Let your imagination fly, but keep within the budget!
3. Consider Replacing Furniture
Once you’ve decided on the kind of look you want to give your bedroom, think about replacing old furniture or at the very least, upscale it. Prepare a list of furniture items you wish to purchase and note their exact size so they fit well. This is an often overlooked step that leaves homeowners frustrated with misfitting furniture. For the kids' bedroom, make sure the furniture is safe and has no sharp edges.
4. Choose The Colour
The right colours can bring positivity to your room. You also want them to go well with the bedroom renovation idea or theme you’ve settled on. Use a dominant colour for all four bedroom walls and have the furniture in a complementing colour. If brighter is better for you, paint different walls with different colours. It’s a good idea to hang matching or contrast-coloured curtains to enhance the hue.
5. Add Space
Besides replacing or revamping your furniture, rearrange wall decorations and paintings to give the illusion of more space. Take down a few items or replace small ones with one or two large items. If there’s an adjacent room that you want to make part of the bedroom, you can rip out a wall to increase space. Try to seek advice from an interior designer or a good builder before doing this.
A stylish bedroom can make you look forward to bed time even more than usual. Play around with good colour combinations, make spaces larger by organising your stuff and bring everything together to add comfort. Try some of these bedroom renovation tips to get the room of your dreams. Why not ask your children for suggestions on paint and furniture colours? They’ll love being given such a big responsibility! Read more
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Should hospitalization be a reason for unintended weaning?
It is essential for hospitals to support breastfeeding
Those joyous moments when you hold your little one for the first time and those wondrous eyes make those endless sleepless nights worth it. You might have struggled for weeks or probably a month or two to get the art of breastfeeding right when you know that it is the core of infant nutrition. You think you have crossed it all, and boom! There is a hospital stay, totally unavoidable.
What happens when a new mom needs some kind of surgery and requires a hospital stay?
Does that spell a pause or even end to breastfeeding? The stashes stored in your freezer might meet your baby's hunger pangs, but what about the bonding that you two shared? How do you maintain your supply? Is pumping emotionally fulfilling as the warmth of having your little one resting on your bosom?
A hospital stay would even mean not so pleasant outcomes like
· Mastitis
· Low milk supply
· Baby rejection if the baby has got used to the bottle
· Depression to the mom, who has worked so hard to make breastfeeding work
A baby who is weaned early is more prone to
· Obesity later in life
· Respiratory/ear infections
· Higher risk of gastrointestinal infections
· Higher risk of diabetes
Nursing is calming for the mother as well as the baby. The rush of oxytocin, the 'feel good' hormone, helps the mother heal faster and naturally reduces her pain.
The baby benefits from a regular dose of natural immunity booster. In fact, several studies indicate the high level of Covid antibodies in breast milk once a mother is infected or vaccinated. Read here. The constituents of breastmilk are controlled by the baby's needs each day. So your little one benefits more from feeding directly from the breast than from stored milk or formula.
Breastfeeding even reduces the mother's risk of breast and ovarian cancer later on in life.
When there are so many pros to breastfeeding as compared to cons, it is time that hospitals get more baby-friendly.
How can we do this?
· When a nursing parent requires a hospital stay, the hospital should have clear policies to include the nursing infant with the mother.
· Mom and baby stay at the hospital should be made a priority if there aren't any issues that spell a big 'NO' to the arrangement
· The in-patient room should be feeding friendly, including a safe sleeping area for the infant.
· There should be lactation support available on demand. The stress of the hospitalization, medications, and pain can take a toll on breastfeeding. The mom should be given as much support as possible.
It is for a reason that WHO recommends babies be fed nothing but breast milk for about the first 6 months and continue breastfeeding for at least 1 year.
When surgeries and hospitalizations are an unavoidable part of life, hospitals need to understand and support this cause. Read more
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