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Diet Plan for 18 Month 4 Week Old Toddler
Introduction:
As we wrap up the 18th month diet plan this week, your toddler is sure to be enjoying the same food as the rest of the family. Make sure that he has a glass of milk each day, as it will give him the calcium he needs for stronger bones and teeth. You can also choose nutritional supplements to add to the milk in order to improve the taste and increase the nutritional value of the milk. The diet plan ensures that he gets all round nutrition from the food he eats, so you can tend to other aspects of his life, such as learning, etc., knowing that his health is taken care of. Lets look at the final week of the diet plan for your 18-month-old toddler.
Food Menu & Schedule for 18 Month 4 Week Old Toddler
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 4, Day 1
Breakfast
1 egg or paneer paratha with green chutney
Mid-morning
Papaya cubes with chaat masala and honey
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Seviyan (vermicelli) kheer
Dinner
Paneer cutlets or grilled fish with rajma (kidney bean) soup and grated carrot sticks
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 4, Day 2
Breakfast
Scrambled eggs + multigrain toast + 1 glass fresh of orange juice
Mid-morning
2-3 whole wheat crackers with hummus
Lunch
Palak paneer and paratha + cucumber
Evening
Milk
+ 2-3 whole wheat or multigrain biscuits
Dinner
Tofu bhurji with jowar (sorghum)-wheat roti and grated carrot sticks
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 4, Day 3
Breakfast
Rajgira (amaranth) puff porridge with almond and walnut powder
Mid-morning
Boiled aloo (potato) and carrot chaat
Lunch
Tofu bhurji with jowar (sorghum)-wheat roti and grated carrot sticks
Evening
Apple-date milkshake (strained)
Dinner
Paneer (cottage cheese) paratha with tomato soup
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 4, Day 4
Breakfast
1 cup of poha + 1 small glass of fresh orange juice
Mid-morning
Poha (flattened rice) soaked in dahi with mashed banana
Lunch
Jowar(sorghum)-wheat roti + masoor (red lentil) palak (spinach) + a few cherry tomatoes
Evening
Dahi (curd) with masala puri
Dinner
Methi matar malai with paneer (cottage cheese) pulao
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 4, Day 5
Breakfast
French toast + 1 glass of fresh apple juice
Mid-morning
Oats-apple smoothie
Lunch
Bajra (pearl millet) khichdi with lauki (bottle gourd) soup
Evening
Carrot phirni
Dinner
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 4, Day 6
Breakfast
Dhokla + green chutney
Mid-morning
Peanut ladoo
Lunch
Multigrain roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of boiled beetroot + hand pounded rice
Evening
Cornflakes chivda
Dinner
White sauce pasta with mixed vegetable soup
Diet for a 18-month-old – Week 4, Day 7
Breakfast
Omelette or besan chilla
Mid-morning
Mashed potato with cheese
Lunch
Roti + dal + a sabzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber + hand pounded rice
Evening
Lauki (bottle gourd) halwa
Dinner
Pongal with vegetable soup
Conclusion:
Did your little one like what he ate during his 18th month? We’re sure he’s accustomed to your tastes by now, and has a few favourites that he loves eating on any given day. We hope he liked the new dishes and ingredients included this month as well, making your life easier. Next month’s meal plan has some exciting dishes that are delicious for your little one and easy for you to prepare. Click here for the meal plan for a 19-month-old toddler. Read more
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Is It Safe to Have Laser Hair Removal in Pregnancy?
The inflated tummy, increased weight and mood swings are not the only things that a woman needs to face once she gets pregnant. All the multiple body changes that happen internally within the body, especially the boost in hormones such as estrogen, progesterone and HCG, can cause visible changes outside our body, too. Bodily hair suddenly seems to get a boost with facial hair also seeming more than before. This makes most women worry about their self-image and shaving it off can get difficult in this condition. So is laser hair removal the answer?
Can You Have Laser Hair Removal While Pregnant?
Most doctors and laser hair removal clinics themselves recommend staying away from laser hair removal procedures while you are pregnant. This has been concluded after research conducted on pregnant rats exposed to lasers, although the same hasn’t been approved officially. In such cases, it is better to err on the side of caution and avoid laser exposure altogether.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
If shaving simply takes care of the hair present outside, laser hair removal can be considered as a method that goes deeper within. The clinic professionals make use of a small instrument that is outfitted to be able to emit concentrated light beams. These target the hair follicles present in the skin, which are exposed to these powerful rays, and end up being destroyed. The dark hair pigments undergo a thermal destruction, causing the follicles themselves to get damaged, and removing excessive hair. Using such method for permanent hair removal is still a matter of debate.
How Much Time Does Laser Hair Treatment Take To Complete?
Since laser hair removal is usually opted to get rid of hair permanently, the entire treatment process could take anywhere from 6 months to about 2 years. A number of factors govern the time duration such as the rate of hair growth, the hair constitution, previous sessions, etc. In the initial stages, most professionals recommend a minimum of 6 laser removal sessions to be able to see progress. Once the initial phase is completed, a repeat treatment is required once in 6 weeks to fully remove any trace of excessive hair. Even after that, minimal hair regrowth is possible which might deem the requirement of another session.
How Effective Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is one of the most effective ways to reduce body hair. It is highly recommended for women who have a lot of coarse body hair that is dark. Permanent hair removal is a possibility yet to be guaranteed. However, laser sessions could also reduce the darkness of the hair colour, morph the texture, or postpone the regrowth of hair.
Concerns Of Laser Hair Removal While Pregnant
Although laser hair removal might be the most obvious choice earlier in life, during pregnancy, there are a ton of aspects you ought to understand before making a decision.
A basic laser hair removal treatment can take anywhere from 6 months to a year. This would mean that the sessions will continue in the later stages of your pregnancy as well. Not only will your body have trouble moving around and staying in a position that is required for the treatment, but the sensitivity of your skin and other areas of the body will be higher, too. This could cause you irritation or discomfort during the treatment.
Undergoing laser removal in the major areas of breasts and bikini regions can be irritating during pregnancy since these are the most sensitive areas at this time. Some redness or swelling could also occur due to the treatment.
Since the laser rays are powerful to be able to destroy hair follicles, their administration in the areas of lower abdomens and thighs could induce cramps and make it quite painful to continue.
The changed hormone levels lead to an excessive production of melanin. This darkens the skin further, making it more sensitive, which ends up making the laser treatment painful and not as effective as before.
The sessions of the laser treatment are spaced out in accordance with the time duration taken for hair to regrow. Given the fact that a woman’s body undergoes a bunch of internal changes in pregnancy, the hormone levels end up shortening the growth cycle duration and even activate previously inactive follicles. This could result in quicker hair growth than before.
Due to the higher sensitivity of the skin, there is a risk that you could suffer from skin-related problems due to constant irritation from the exposure to laser rays.
Many clinics recommend using a numbing cream since pregnant women tend to face more pain than others during the treatment. However, this cream is easily absorbed into the body and it may not be safe for you or the baby.
The radiation from the laser is not harmful since it is non-ionising and does not penetrate deep into the body. However, the tissues that surround the area of impact could end up absorbing some of the radiation. This poses a question whether it might impact the baby, but there hasn’t been a conclusive answer yet.
Can Laser Hair Removal Treatment Affect Your Baby?
Just as there is no conclusive evidence that can denote the harmful effects laser hair removal has on pregnancy, there is no evidence supporting the opposite as well. The absence of information is what makes laser hair removal a dicey choice while you’re pregnant. This is why it is best to avoid undertaking a procedure whose effects are yet unknown.
Can We Get Laser Hair Removal Done At The Bikini Area During Pregnancy?
The bikini area for a woman is usually the region around the breast as well as around the vagina. Both of these areas play a key role in pregnancy - for a healthy delivery as well as for growth of the baby. Since the exposure to laser rays itself is in doubt, it is better to avoid laser hair removal of any kind when you’re pregnant.
Should You Postpone Laser Hair Removal Sessions Till Completion Of Pregnancy?
If you are at the end of your treatment cycle, most doctors or professionals will consider going ahead with the final sessions even if you’re pregnant. However, if you have just begun your treatment or in the middle of one, it is best to postpone further treatment sessions until you have completed your pregnancy. Laser hair removal is not a cumulative effect so any interruption in the schedule will not take away the benefits of the previous treatment sessions. Once the delivery has been successfully completed and the baby is good enough to be a bit independent by himself, you can resume your treatment sessions. Until then, opting for alternative hair removal techniques is a possibility after getting a recommendation from your doctor.
Alternative Methods Of Hair Removal
Apart from laser hair removal, there are a bunch of traditional techniques and a few professional techniques that can take care of excessive body hair. These are:
1. Hair Removal By Electrolysis
The description of this hair removal method itself can make many people turn away from it. The method used for removing hair is quite painful. Therefore, this is even more dangerous to be undertaken when you’re pregnant. Similar to laser removal, electrolysis targets the hair follicles by damaging them using electricity. A process called galvanic electrolysis is undertaken that emits small amounts of electric current and destroy the hair follicle. This should be highly avoided since the electric current can reach the baby, thanks to the conducting properties of the amniotic fluid surrounding the child.
2. Hair Removal By Waxing
Most women are used to waxing and quite well-versed in carrying it out by themselves, too. It is rather efficient and easier to be done at home itself, saving you a trip outside and the costs associated with it. However, waxing is brutal for the skin and, during pregnancy, the sensitive skin can react strongly to it. Be extremely careful since waxing could leave bruise marks on your body in such a case.
3. Hair Removal Using Creams
Certain creams in the market make use of chemicals and other elements to destroy the hair and remove them. Some of the major constituents in such creams are the powder of barium sulphide and calcium thioglycolic acid. Applying cream on the skin at the risk of absorption of this chemicals is tricky since their safety or harmful nature has not been defined for pregnant women. However, the strong odour that accompanies the creams and their chemical reactions to the sensitive skin can deem them unsuitable for use.
4. Hair Removal Using A Shaver
The basic technique of them all. It is cheap, it is convenient, and it is extremely safe for a pregnant woman. Be careful with your skin as you could very easily cut yourself with a razor. Let your partner help you out in reaching difficult areas below the abdomen.
Laser hair removal during early pregnancy and their effects have not been established but it is best to avoid it when pregnancy sets in. The entire duration of pregnancy is barely 9 months and it is better to opt for standard ways of hair removal using shavers or wax strips, instead of techniques involving chemicals, electrolytes, and lasers. Do everything you can to keep you and your baby safe and the hair can be taken care of any other time.
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Prune, Walnut and Banana Breakfast Loaf
This breakfast loaf when had with a cup of coffee or milk in the morning is bound to give a great start to your day. You can slightly warm it up in the microwave and spread little butter. Yum! For all the fitness junkies, there's good news for you in this! You can avoid refined-sugar and add in 1/3 – 1/2 cup chopped dates – just add them to the boiling water with the prunes!
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
8 People
15 Minutes
45 Minutes
Ingredients
prunes 1 cup chopped
baking soda 1 teaspoon
boiling water ½ cup
butter 50g, softened
brown sugar 1 cup
vanilla essence 1 teaspoon
egg 1, beaten
bananas 2, mashed
walnuts 1 cup, chopped
baking powder 1 teaspoon
plain flour 2 cups
mixed spice ½ teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C/355°F.
Step 2
Add prunes and baking soda in a bowl. Pour over boiling water and mash up prunes a bit.
Step 3
Beat butter, sugar and vanilla together until thick, light and creamy. Then beat in egg. Mix in mashed banana, nuts and mashed prunes.
Step 4
Sift flour, baking powder and mixed spice together. Add to wet mixture and fold the two mixtures together until well combined. Do not over-mix.
Step 5
Spoon batter into a greased loaf tin and roughly smooth out the top. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. You can check the doneness - loaf should spring back when lightly touched. Leave in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out.
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Chocolate Dipped Face Cookies
These chocolate dipped cookies are a crowd pleaser and with the faces drawn on it, kids will love it even more. Pair 2-3 of these cookies with a glass of milk and watch the fussiest of the kids gulp down both in no time. The recipe we are sharing makes about 25-30 medium cookies, and when kept in an airtight container will stay good for up to a month. Well, only if they last that long!
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
8 People
20-25 Minutes
15 - 20 Minutes
Ingredients
100 gm plain flour or maida
50 gm wheat flour or atta
75 gm powdered sugar
100 gm soft butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp milk
75 gm chopped chocolate
Method
Step 1
In a large powder, sieve all the dry ingredients.
Step 2
Make a hole in the center and add the butter. Using a hand blended, mix it till you get a crumbly cookie dough.
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon milk at a time and keep mixing such that the dough comes together.
Step 4
Using your hands bring together the dough. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Preheat the oven at 180 C and line two large baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 6
Now, make 25 to 30 equal sized balls using the cookie dough and place them on the prepared baking tray. Do not flatten them. They will spread on their own while baking.
Step 7
Keep a gap of about one inch between each cookie ball, while placing them on the trays.
Step 8
Bake them in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. When they are done, you will see the edges of the cookies turning light golden.
Step 9
Once done, take them out of the oven and let them cool down to room temperature. It will take about 25-30 minutes.
Step 10
Once they are cooled, melt the chopped chocolate in microwave.
Step 11
Dip the cooled cookies half way into the melted chocolate. Place them back into the tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat it with all the cookies.
Step 12
Now take a toothpick and dip it in the melted chocolate and draw the eyes and mouth of the cookie faces. Give them different expressions for some extra fun!
Step 13
Keep the tray in the fridge for 5 minutes for the chocolate will set. Store the cookies in an airtight container.
Step 14
Let your kids enjoy 2-3 cookies with a glass of milk.
Nutritional Information
Calories
248 K cal
Proteins
2.9 g
Total Fat
13.2 g
Total Carbohydrates
29.5 g
Cholesterol
29 mg
Sodium
82 mg
Potassium
61 mg
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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. ninth month mein kab tak delivery ho sakti hai
Dr Ghouse
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A. anytime after full term 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
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Q. my last period date Dec 26 pregnancy test date January 31 check panen apom 37 days ipom enaku evlo weeks and days what ?..
Rashmi
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A. I don’t understand your language can you please post your question once again in English or Hindi whatever language you are more comfortable with because anybody on this only we can give you response on that
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Guardian of 0 children
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Q. which good formula milk or baby food for 4 months old baby
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
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A. no complementary foods below 4 months can use any branded formula milk. 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
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Expecting Mom due this month
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Q. Iam 9month pregnant and having very painful condition due to constipation and gastric issues
Dr Ghouse
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A. during pregnancy better not to take medicines for constipation take lot of water green leafy vegetables seasonal fruits you can try suppository if the problem is more o k o k
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Expecting Mom due in 7 months
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Q. hi Doc,
eating raw mango, chapathi or any heat producing foods cause miscarriage during first trimester?
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A. no relation ok c. 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
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Q. Hi Doc,
I'm getting cramps on my right side of lower stomach. is this normal or do I have to visit doc?
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A. without examination it is difficult to tell proper treatment as well as advice so you should visit the doctor5 for health assessment as well as examination.
whether any investigations is required or not will be told by the doctor5
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