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Summer Essentials to Keep Your Little One Comfortable in the Heat
Remember when summer was about relaxing, going for a beach vacation and having fun? Now as a parent, summertime probably has you worrying about what your baby should wear, how to keep him cool, or how to make him more comfortable as the days get warmer.
This list will help you address some common concerns you might have in summers.
1. Summer Wear
There’s nothing cuter than a baby with big sunglasses and a summer hat, right? Dig in to our summer wear collection to find outfits that will make your little one stand out, and also stay cool and comfortable in the summer sun!
2. Baby Powder
All that sweat troubling your little one can easily be absorbed by a powder that is specially formulated for babies. Be sure to check the labels so that the powder you choose is talc-free and perfect for sensitive baby skin!
3. Baby Lotion
We know summer can get sweaty and your little one can go through a great deal of discomfort, but baby skin tends to dry out; more so in summers. If you’re looking for a baby lotion that is light, non-sticky and perfect for summer, then look no more!
4. Body Wash & Shampoo
Bath-time becomes the 'best time' in summer! The cool water and all the fun splashing around can really refresh and rejuvenate your baby on hot days. Find the best shampoo and body wash combination that cleanses your baby’s skin while also locking in moisture post- bath.
5. Diapers
Diapers are really a blessing, considering that a baby poops and pees several times a day. But come summer and diapers can suddenly seem like an extra layer you don’t want on your baby. However, if you find a diaper that is feather-soft and light, your little one will remain comfortable and dry all day!
6. Diaper Rash Cream
Diaper rash forms when there is excess moisture sitting around in your baby’s diaper area. Summers are when your baby is more prone to these rashes, courtesy sweat! A good diaper rash cream will ensure that no irritants form in the folds of your baby's skin, keeping the area rash-free! A diaper rash cream can also hasten the process of healing existing diaper rash. All in all, buying a diaper rash cream will ensure that your little one breezes through summer with no redness and irritation.
7. Baby Wipes
Summer travel on the cards? Baby wipes will work as a saviour whether it is spit-up you need to wipe or sudden diaper changes that need to happen on-the-go. In fact, they even double up as convenient facial wipes, if needed!
8. Massage Oil
Why does your baby need a massage oil in summer? We’ll tell you why! Baby skin loses moisture very rapidly, especially in the first few months of their lives. Summers leave their skin even more parched, and in desperate need of moisture. A soft, gentle baby massage oil pre or post bath-time can help lock in moisture without leaving your baby’s skin sticky(and icky!).
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Postpartum Anemia - Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
A condition in which the haemoglobin count is lesser than normal is called anaemia. Haemoglobin carries oxygen within the red blood cells. This requires iron and a poor iron intake can cause anaemia. During childbirth, some women may bleed severely. This can worsen if the woman was already anaemic when she was pregnant.
What is Postpartum Anaemia?
Post-delivery iron deficiency is called postpartum anaemia. At one week postpartum, if the haemoglobin levels are less than 110 g/L, and at the 8th week if the levels are at 120 g/L, then you have postpartum anaemia.
Stages of Anaemia
1. The First Stage
The iron content in the blood encounters a diminution due to the depletion of the iron levels in the bone marrow. You cannot notice any specific anaemic symptoms at this stage.
2. The Second Stage
You will start to notice some side-effects of anaemia. The symptoms may include frequent headaches, and you may start feeling less active than you usually do each day. You can check for this deficiency through blood tests. The production of haemoglobin starts getting affected at this stage of anaemia.
3. The Third Stage
At this stage, anaemia is fully developed because the haemoglobin levels become so low. You will develop an unusual personality, feel extremely tired, and will be exhausted and sick.
What Causes Postnatal Anaemia
Postpartum anaemia may be developed due to
1. Poor Diet
If the iron taken during or before pregnancy was insufficient, then it leads to postpartum anaemia. When pregnant, make sure you take 4.4 mg of iron per day. You can take iron supplements before conception and during pregnancy because food does not contain enough amounts of iron. Even before conception, if you have heavy blood loss during menstruation, you many lose iron.
2. Peripartum Blood Loss
The iron reserves in the body deplete when there is a massive blood loss while giving birth. This can lead to anaemia after delivery. When the blood loss is higher, the risk of developing anaemia is also greater.
3. Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal diseases like celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and inflammatory bowel disease can affect the absorption of iron.
Signs and Symptoms of Anaemia after pregnancy
The body will go through many changes when there is a massive drop in the levels of iron. After childbirth, you may experience specific symptoms like
A feeling of extreme exhaustion and tiredness
The skin goes pale
Weakness
Depression
A sense of confusion
Reduction in the quantity and quality of milk. This causes low weight gain in babies
Shortness of breath
A feeling of dizziness
Heartbeats more rapidly
Frequent headaches
Feeling of irritation
Mood swings
Reduction in sex drive
An overall decrease in immunity
Anaemia after childbirth symptoms may not necessarily be experienced all together at the same time. However, it is better to see your doctor if any of the above symptoms are unmanageable. This way, you can avoid many complications that might follow.
Risk of Anaemia after Delivery
Anaemia should be treated as early as possible to avoid several risks to the mothers. A few of these risks are
Concentration becomes poor
Completing everyday tasks becomes more difficult due to tiredness
Chances of prematurely giving birth increases and might face complications are the following pregnancies
Death due to extreme fatigue or other side effects
New mothers are at risk of developing postpartum anaemia if you come under the categories given below
Deficiency of iron during or before pregnancy
Several pregnancies
Pre-pregnancy Body mass index over 24
Giving birth in the caesarean section
Insufficient recovery time between pregnancies
Excessive bleeding when giving birth
Premature delivery
Placenta previa
Hypertension
Low income
Subsequent births
The baby’s nourishment might also be affected if you experience some of these symptoms.
Can Postpartum Anaemia Affect Breastfeeding?
Anaemia radically decreases the immune function, so this can cause particular problems for women who breastfeed their babies. This is very discouraging if you have decided to breastfeed your baby. However, even moms who are not anaemic can face these issues.
A few of the common problems are clogged milk ducts, thrush, a longer healing time of the nipples, and mastitis. A decrease in the quantity and quality of the milk produced can also occur. This might bring down the duration of breastfeeding. This could also lead to weaning at a very early age causing poor weight gain in babies. Babies become tougher to handle and may have trouble sleeping.
You can work these things out with the help of a lactation consultant. Your baby might not become anaemic even if you have anaemia because the chances are extremely low. Nevertheless, it is better to check with the paediatrician after six months, and he may start giving the baby iron supplements if necessary.
Tips to Treat Anaemia after Childbirth
You can treat postpartum anaemia by changing your lifestyle and your diet. These nine tips will help to improve the condition.
1. Iron Supplements
You can improve the levels of iron in your blood by taking iron supplements. It is better to take tablets, capsules, or tonics recommended by your doctor.
2. Eating Food Rich in Iron
You can consume iron-rich foods like
Green leaves like spinaches
Beans, peas, lentils, and cereals
Fruits like apricots, strawberries, squash, and pumpkins
Iron-fortified bread
Beef, oysters, and chicken
3. Reduce Drinking Tea
Tea contains tannin, an ingredient that slows down the absorption of iron in the human body. A high intake of calcium can also reduce iron absorption in the body.
4. Vitamin C
Taking food that is rich in vitamin C can help to raise the amount of iron absorbed in the body. Fruits are the highest sources of vitamin C.
5. High Fluid Consumption
It is essential to stay hydrated during pregnancy because it helps to improve the blood flow after childbirth. Intake of fluids prevents blood from clotting and protects you from urinary tract infection. Fluid also helps to deal with bloating which are caused by some iron supplements. Per day, it is best to drink around two litres because excessive intake of fluids may dilute the blood.
6. Stool Softeners
Constipation is a side effect of anaemia. To help with this side effect, stool softeners can be consumed. You can also increase the consumption of fluid to get over constipation.
7. Risk of Infection
Anaemia affects the immunity of your body, and this increases the risk of infection. Talk to your GP and OBGYN if you notice any symptoms of infection.
8. Resting Well
Due to decreased iron levels, you are more likely to feel very tired and exhausted. Getting enough rest during these times is vital.
9. Follow Up
It is better to keep visiting a doctor if you are diagnosed with this condition. The doctor will take the essential steps based on the results of your blood work. He may also advise you to take injections, or even a blood transfusion if the iron levels keep dropping.
Speak with your doctor if you observe any unusual post-delivery symptoms. Maintain the levels of iron by improving your diet. A nutritionist will help you restore the lost nutrients post-delivery. If you manage anaemia, postpartum haemorrhage can also be avoided.
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The underwater world is fascinating to children. Let's re-create a bit of this mysterious world with this colourful craft. Psst...it strengthens motor skills too!
Explore the underwater world with a little fish as your tour guide! Have some fun with this cute little craft activity that will make your little one a sea lover!
You will need
A template/ outline of the fish (drawn or printed)
Crepe paper cut out into 1/2 inch squares
A glue stick
Crayons and felt paints
Step-by-step Instructions
1. Take a print-out or draw an outline of a fish on a piece of paper.
2. Assist your child in cutting 1/2 inches squares of coloured crepe paper. You could additionally use tissue papers as well.
3. Using a crayon or a felt pen, colour the head of the fish in blue.
4. Starting from the tail, stick these pieces of paper on the fish cut out and move upwards towards the body.
5. Stick a few strips of the coloured crepe paper on the tails and fins of the fish as well.
6. Separately draw the eyes on a different paper, cut and stick them on the cut out. Alternatively, you can also simply colour them with markers.
7. And voila! Your rainbow fish full of colour is ready.
Messiness Score
3
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Low
Skills Enhanced
This activity not only helps enhance your child's motor skills as they draw and learn how to use scissors to cut but also improves colour recognition and differentiation abilities.
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