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Foetal Growth Chart Week by Week – Length & Weight
The foetus grows right from the earliest days of pregnancy. Ultrasound scans are done at regular intervals during pregnancy and help determine the approximate weight and length of the baby. The growth of the foetus in the womb leads to the increase in the size of the bump too.
Foetal Weight Chart
The table below shows the average increase in the weight of the foetus on a week by week basis. The numbers are only averages, and the actual weight and length of the foetus may vary significantly. These are general guidelines and your baby’s weight may not be an exact match to what you see in the table. However, this should not be a cause for worry.
Pregnancy Week
Average Weight
8 weeks
1g
9 weeks
2g
10 weeks
4g
11 weeks
7g
12 weeks
14g
13 weeks
23g
14 weeks
43g
15 weeks
70g
16 weeks
100g
17 weeks
140g
18 weeks
190g
19 weeks
240g
20 weeks
300g
21 weeks
360g
22 weeks
430g
23 weeks
501g
24 weeks
600g
25 weeks
660g
26 weeks
760g
27 weeks
875g
28 weeks
1kg
29 weeks
1.2kg
30 weeks
1.3kg
31 weeks
1.5kg
32 weeks
1.7kg
33 weeks
1.9kg
34 weeks
2.1kg
35 weeks
2.4kg
36 weeks
2.6kg
37 weeks
2.9kg
38 weeks
3.1kg
39 weeks
3.3kg
40 weeks
3.5kg
Foetal Length Chart
Along with the weight, the doctor keeps a record of the foetal length as well. This chart is a rough guide of the foetal length on a week by week basis. The length of the foetus is measured from the crown till the bottom, because of the position he’ll be in, i.e., legs curled up against the torso, which makes it difficult to measure his length from head to toe. From the 20th week onwards, the length of the foetus will be calculated from the crown to the heel.
Pregnancy Week
Average Length
8 weeks
1.6cm
9 weeks
2.3cm
10 weeks
3.1cm
11 weeks
4.1cm
12 weeks
5.4cm
13 weeks
7.4cm
14 weeks
8.7cm
15 weeks
10.1cm
16 weeks
11.6cm
17 weeks
13cm
18 weeks
14.2cm
19 weeks
15.3cm
20 weeks
25.6cm
21 weeks
26.7cm
22 weeks
27.8cm
23 weeks
28.9cm
24 weeks
30cm
25 weeks
34.6cm
26 weeks
35.6cm
27 weeks
36.6cm
28 weeks
37.6cm
29 weeks
38.6cm
30 weeks
39.9cm
31 weeks
41.1cm
32 weeks
42.4cm
33 weeks
43.7cm
34 weeks
45cm
35 weeks
46.2cm
36 weeks
47.4cm
37 weeks
48.6cm
38 weeks
49.8cm
39 weeks
50.7cm
40 weeks
51.2cm
Ultrasonic Foetal Measurement Standards
The gestational age chart is used to determine the biometric measurements and determine if the foetal growth is normal. If the mother-to-be is able to provide the date of the last menses before conception, it gives a much better estimate of EDD, which is the estimated date of confinement (also known as Expected Date of Delivery). The EDD can be estimated to plus or minus 5 days.
The method of using ultrasound scans to estimate the gestational age is done under the assumption that the baby is growing normally and as per the foetus weight chart. If any condition alters the growth of the foetus, it will also make the estimate less reliable. The ultrasound method lets one measure the number of foetal and embryonic structures, but only a few of them are reliable and easy to carry out repeatedly. The ultrasound foetal measurements are done using various foetal graphs and calculators.
Estimated Foetal Weight Calculator
The foetal weight calculator lets you calculate the percentile of the foetal weight as well as the estimated foetal weight at the time of delivery. The inputs that you need to enter are the gestational age, biparietal diameter, humerus, head circumference, femur length, and the abdominal circumference. The calculator then calculates the percentile for each factor, as well as the estimated foetal weight at the time of delivery.
Suppose the foetus is in the 60th percentile for weight, at 30 weeks. This means that 60% of foetuses weigh the same or less than the baby at 30 weeks. This means that 40% of foetuses weigh more than the baby at 30 weeks.
It is a common practice to opt for an ultrasound scan to estimate the weight of the foetus towards the end of pregnancy. The accuracy rate of this method is very low and the calculated weight may lead to changes in the way the mother and the physician may perceive the delivery. Therefore, the method has been questioned in medical circles, and is not recommended until there is a medical condition.
The foetal weight calculator calculates the foetal weight as well as the estimated foetal weight at the time of delivery as per ultrasound data using many formulas like Warsof, Shepard, Hadlock, Campbell, and so on.
The calculation is carried out using the four basic parameters which are: head circumference (HC), biparietal diameter (BPD), abdominal circumference (AC) and femur length (FL).
The calculated foetal weights may be 16% plus or minus the average weight. The actual weight can be either higher or lower than 16%.
Around 68% of babies will be within the range of 1 standard deviation (SD), and 2 SD should encompass around 95% of the actual weight. However, about 5% of the babies will be either higher or lower than 2.5%, thus making this an inaccurate calculator of foetal weight.
Foetal Growth Percentile Calculator
The growth percentile calculator calculates how big or small the baby is as compared to the average value. If the baby is in the 40th percentile for growth, this means that the baby is larger than 40% of babies who are of the same age, and smaller than 60% of babies of the same age. 50 is the average value and a value below 50 means that the baby’s growth is below the average value. A value above 50 means that the baby has an above-average growth rate.
A foetus that measures between the 10th and the 90th percentile is considered normal.
The different terms used in tracking or calculating the growth of the foetus in the womb are briefed upon below for better understanding:
Crown-Rump Length
The embryonic crown-rump length is a parameter that dates the embryo and estimates the foetus’ average length. It can be measured to an accuracy of plus or minus 3 to 5 days. The limbs and the yolk sac are excluded from this calculation. The crown-rump length can also be used to calculate the gestational age, wherein doctors can estimate your due date.
Biparietal Diameter and Head Circumference
The BPD or the Biparietal Diameter is the transverse width of the head at the widest part. The measurement is done from one leading edge to the other leading edge of the bone on the opposite side, as it is the most distinct. The scope for error in this measurement is not a lot as the oval shape of the head does not leave a lot of room for mistakes. This makes it easy to use the method over and over again. The size of the head is determined by the growth of the brain and does not take into account other aspects of the brain’s development.
Femur and Humerus Length
The femur length method is also reliable and can be repeated. Skeletal dysplasias tends to affect it but this condition is very rare. The measurement confirms the head’s measurement and the best value can be obtained after 14 weeks. To estimate the gestational age, at least 2 or sometimes even 4-5 measurements may be required.
Estimated Foetal Weight
There are different types of computer software and charts that help the doctor calculate the foetal weight, along with measurements such as the abdominal circumference, biparietal diameter, the femur length and so on.
Abdominal Circumference
This is a measurement taken in the second half of the pregnancy and is used to assess foetal growth. It is an approximate method and it is used to see if the growth proportions of the foetus are normal. It is measured at the level of the liver and the stomach along with the left portal vein at the umbilical region.
Gestational Sac
This is measured in early pregnancy and is measured in three dimensions. The ‘Mean Sac Diameter’ is the average that is used to estimate the gestational age. The method can be applied between the 5th and the 8th week of pregnancy and has an accuracy of plus or minus 3 days.
The gestational sac surrounds the embryo and can be seen in the early ultrasound scans. The sac encloses the embryo as well as the amniotic fluid. It allows the doctor to measure the number of weeks of pregnancy (with a margin of plus or minus 5 days).
Yolk Sac
This is a membranous sac and is attached to the embryo. The sac can be spotted between the embryo and the gestational sac. It offers nourishment to the embryo before the circulatory system and the placenta develops to give the foetus the required nourishment.
Foetal Pole
This is a mass of cells and can be seen before the embryo becomes visible. The rate of growth is approximately 1 mm a day and starts at the 6th week of the gestational age. It is used to date an early pregnancy and also, to estimate the gestational week.
The gestational age is calculated in most cases by using BPD, femur length, head circumference, and abdominal circumference. It may not be very important to see how they are combined. The modern ultrasound machines have a computer biometric analysis program that calculates the estimated due date.
The doctor may conduct a multiparameter assessment of the gestational age after the first trimester of pregnancy. The basic ones are the biparietal diameter and the femur length. The other parameters such as occipitofrontal diameter, head circumference or humerus length are also considered.
The early measurement to calculate gestational age is usually taken as a definite assessment. There is a reduced accuracy after 20 weeks. The doctor would evaluate further if the ultrasound foetal measurement standard parameters are not in agreement at any time. This is done to average all the values to get an estimated gestational age.
Please note that these are the international standards of weight and length using guidelines from the UK. The average weight and length of an Indian baby may differ from the international standards.
The foetal growth chart is an important indicator of the progress of the pregnancy and the growth of the baby. Any anomaly detected during the regular measurements is addressed by the doctor to see if intervention is necessary. It is advisable to go for all the mandatory checkups and scans during pregnancy to ensure that the charts are tracked correctly. Read more
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10 Fascinating Rainbow Facts and Activities for Kids
Rainbows are one of the most beautiful and magical things we can spot in nature. As children, it was something that would fascinate us to no end to look at the pretty colours. There are many stories about the rainbow, but science has been able to break it down for us, making it easy to understand what exactly a rainbow is. If you want to teach your kids all about the rainbow, you should read through this article.
What Is a Rainbow?
A rainbow is a special phenomenon that occurs in nature when it is rainy on one side, but sunny on the other. It consists of an arc that forms in the sky of seven colours, namely Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange and Red, also called VIBGYOR for short. When sunlight is dispersed through the raindrops, the rainbow appears.
How Are Rainbows Formed?
An easy explanation of the rainbow formation for kids is that the light that we see each day is sunlight, a white light that comes to us from the sun. White light is made up of the different colours that we see in the rainbow, but when the light is all travelling in one direction, it looks white.
During the rains, however, millions of raindrops cause the colours in the white light to separate and refract through them. Each raindrop actually makes its own rainbow, but when there are so many raindrops at the same time, the rainbows become big enough for us to see with the naked eye.
Interesting Facts About Rainbows
Here are some interesting facts about rainbows for kids:
The angle that light should be refracted at for us to be able to see a rainbow with the naked eye is 42 degrees.
Both the sun and rain need to be present for a rainbow to form.
Sir Isaac Newton was the one who discovered that there were seven different colours in the rainbow.
This colourful natural phenomenon is only observed when it rains; moreover, it is shaped like an arc, similar to an archer's bow. This is the reason we call it a 'rainbow'.
There are times when one raindrop reflects sunlight twice. In these cases, a secondary rainbow is formed. These rainbows are an inverted version of the primary or original rainbow, and violet is the outermost colour to be seen, rather than the usual red.
There is a type of rainbow that can even be formed at night. This is called a 'moonbow', and it is a very rare sighting. This is because moonlight is not as bright as sunlight, so despite it reflecting light in the same way, it is often not enough to cause the different colours to become visible to us. Another reason is also that it is too dark to notice the moonbow.
From the ground, a rainbow often looks like an arc or a semi-circle at the most; but when seen from a great height, the rainbow has been discovered to be circular in shape.
You can never reach the end of a rainbow as it moves along with you.
Fun Rainbow Activities for Kids
Here are some fun activities and games that you can involve your kids in:
1. Coffee Filter Rainbow Craft
If you have young children and are spending the day indoors, this is a great activity for you.
What You Need
Coffee filter paper - 1
Chart paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Cotton balls
Crayons
How To Do:
Cut out the bottom quarter of the coffee filter paper so that it is level.
Starting from the centre, cut out a small semi-circle. The aim is to shape the coffee filter paper like a rainbow.
Stick the rainbow shaped coffee filter onto the blue chart paper.
Teach your kids all about the colours of the rainbow by showing them what colour to use and where.
Once they are done colouring their rainbows, stick cotton balls onto the bottom of the rainbow.
Draw a few simple clouds with white crayon or pencil in the background.
2. Rainbow Tag
Of all the rainbow games for kids, this is a fun game to play if you have a large group.
What You Need
A large play area
How To Do:
Pick a child to be the 'Rainbow Catcher'.
Assign a colour to each of the 'Rainbow Kids'.
The Rainbow Kids line up on one side of the play area, and the Rainbow Catcher stands in the middle of it.
The Rainbow Catcher will then yell out a colour, and whichever of the Rainbow Kids has been assigned that colour has to run to the other side of the play area, passing the Rainbow Catcher to get there.
The Rainbow Catcher must try and tag as many Rainbow Kids as he can.
Once tagged, the Rainbow Kids become Rainbow Catchers and must help the main Rainbow Catcher tag the rest of the Rainbow Kids.
The last Rainbow Kid standing will get to be the Rainbow Catcher in the next round.
3. Rainbow Coloured Crayons Hunt
This is a fun game you can play with your kids to teach them the meaning of teamwork as well as to teach the correct colours of the rainbow and their positions.
What You Need:
Crayons
A big outline of a rainbow to be coloured in by the kids
How To Do:
Hide the crayons and ask your kids to find the crayons which are the colours of the rainbow.
Once the correct colours have been assembled, the children will need to colour in the outline of the rainbow with them, but in the correct places, so be sure to be there with clues and guidance.
4. DIY Rainbow
Here is how to make a rainbow for kids.
What You Need:
Glass pan
Torch
Small mirror
Water
How To Do:
Fill water in the glass pan and then place the mirror inside.
Lean it against the side of the pan.
See that the room is completely dark before you shine the torchlight onto the mirror.
You might have to make some adjustments to find the angle that the light reflects off the mirror, but you should be able to produce a rainbow either on the wall or the ceiling.
Let the kids take turns at making the rainbow.
Rainbows will always be looked at with awe, wonder and excitement, so teaching your child everything there is to know about it is a great way of expanding their general knowledge.
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Absence Seizures in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
An absence seizure is a condition that has symptoms not immediately recognizable by most people. The condition is characterized by sudden and frequent episodes of unconsciousness or “zoning out” of the child, which would appear as a long pause. However, being nonconvulsive, signs of absence seizure in children are trick to identify by those who do not know about it. If you suspect your kid might have absent seizures, it is ideal to consult a doctor for diagnosis through an electroencephalogram (EEG). Continue reading to understand all about absent seizures in children, the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment.
What Are Absence Seizures?
Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that often goes unnoticed as the signs are easy to miss. The brain functions by firing electrical impulses between the nerve cells, called neurons. These electrical signals become abnormal in people who have seizures and might involve the whole brain (generalized seizures) or only a part of it. Also known as petit mal seizure, an absence seizure is a type of generalized seizure usually triggered by an exertion of some sort. Children with an episode of absent seizure that can last for 15 seconds or more appear to suddenly zone out or stare into space without paying attention or being responsive. Absent seizures rarely cause convulsion, which causes the child to collapse, and although they briefly lose consciousness, they recover without any confusion or lingering effects.
It is estimated that about 10% of seizures in children who have epilepsy are absent seizures. Absent seizures typically occur between the ages of 4 to 14 years and affect about 6 to 8 out of 100,000 children. Generally absent seizures are not harmful, and many grow out of them by the time they reach puberty.
What Causes Absence Seizures?
Since absent seizures are a type of generalized seizure, it is also caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. While the exact cause of the abnormality is unknown in many cases, the condition positively correlates with a genetic history. Here are some types of epilepsies that could cause absence seizures in kids:
1. Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE)
This condition begins between the ages of 4 and 8, where children have absent seizures multiple times in a day. It could be triggered by several causes such as sleep deprivation, improper treatment, flashing lights, and hyperventilation.
2. Juvenile Absence Epilepsy (JAE)
In the case of a JAE, the seizures might begin after ten years of age in children. Children with JAE develop tonic-clonic seizures while the frequency and duration are far lesser than those with CAE.
3. Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME)
Children who have JME experience fewer absent seizures, and the condition is characterized by the myoclonic seizures that occur upon awakening in the upper limbs.
4. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)
LGS is a rare but severe childhood epilepsy condition, where up to 60% of children with the condition experience atypical absence seizures.
What Are the Symptoms of Absence Seizures in Children?
The symptoms of absence seizures in children can vary depending on the type of condition they have. Both the typical and atypical absence seizures often go unnoticed in the beginning. However, as the episodes repeat, observers can notice patterns.
Symptoms of typical absence seizures
Most commonly seen type in children with absence seizures
The child abruptly stops all activity and may look like they are staring into space or seem to appear blank all of a sudden in the middle of a conversation
In some children, the eyeballs may turn upward, or the eyelids might flutter
The seizures are short-lived and last usually less than 10 seconds
Symptoms of atypical absence seizures
Atypical absence seizures can have a slower onset and last longer while also presenting different symptoms
The seizures would start by staring into the distance, and the child goes blank
Many exhibit movement and muscle tone changes while chewing, smacking lips, or fluttering eyelids
Rubbing fingers together or making hand movements
The seizures can last longer and go over 20 seconds
Types of Absence Seizure
There are two types of absence seizures:
1. Typical Absence Seizure
The typical absence seizure is characterized by a sudden onset where the child loses awareness and may not remember the events during the episode. Some may also move their facial features such as forehead, eyebrows, and lips.
2. Atypical Absence Seizure
The atypical absence seizure is characterized by slow onset and a prolonged loss of awareness. Loss of muscle tone and control of the head, trunk, and limbs are also often noticed while the children with atypical absence seizures seem to slump.
Complications of Absence Seizure in Children
Although most children respond well to treatment over the years, absence seizures in children can cause several complications. Some of the long term complications can include:
Life-long anti-seizure medications
Social isolation because of embarrassment or the dangers of an unexpected episode
Learning difficulties
Behavioral problems
Anxiety
Depression
Mood disorders
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
How Are Absence Seizures Diagnosed in Children?
Here are some of the ways to diagnose the condition:
1. Observation
An observational history by the parents is the first step in diagnosing the condition - a well-written description of the first time the seizures were noticed, the conditions that trigger the episodes, and any other observation that might be useful for the doctor.
2. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Once absence seizures are suspected from behavioral patterns, an EEG (electroencephalogram) is done to look for possible seizure activity in the brain. An EEG looks for electrical signals in the brain, typically seen in people who have absence seizures. The diagnostic procedure would involve flashing lights or hyperventilation to trigger an episode, while the EEG measures brain activity.
3. Brain Scans
MRI or CT scans are also used to look for typical signs of CAE in children.
Treatment for Absence Seizures in Children
There are mainly two approaches used for treating absence seizures in children:
1. Medications
Anti-seizure medications are the first line of treatment used to treat children, depending on the severity of the condition. The doses are always started at the lowest and slowly increased as per requirement. When the child is free from seizures for more than two years, the medications are stopped. Here are some of the commonly prescribed medications:
Zarontin (ethosuximide): Ethosuximide is the most commonly used anti-seizure medication doctors prescribe, as most children respond very well to it. The drug can also have side effects such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, hyperactivity, and sleepiness in some children.
Depakene (valproic acid): Valproic acid is quite effective in treating seizures in patients of all age groups. The drug can be used as a single drug (monotherapy) or together with other drugs.
Lamictal (lamotrigine): Lamotrigine is commonly used for highly sensitive children or who experience side effects with the other drugs as it has fewer side effects. However, the drug is also less effective compared to others in treating seizures.
2. Ketogenic Diet
Some children also find it beneficial to adopt a ketogenic diet to improve seizure control, so the doctor might recommend it if the medications are not entirely effective. Ketogenic diets involve an intake of foods that are high in fats and low in carbohydrates.
3. Other changes
Several other diets can help, such as a modified Atkins diet, which has variations in carbohydrates and fats from the keto diet. These low glycemic diets might also be recommended to control seizures. However, since they put a strain on the child’s nutrition, they need to be followed strictly under the supervision of a dietician.
How to Prevent Absence Seizures in Children?
As the child and parents learn to live with the condition, specific measures can be taken to prevent the condition or decrease an episode's risk. Here is what can be expected:
1. Preventive Routines
It is essential to take the medications on time and stick to the advice given by the doctor to prevent any episodes. It is also necessary to manage stress and other triggers that lead to seizures. Other ways to prevent absence seizures include plenty of sleep every night, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.
2. Absence Status Epilepticus
Absence status epilepticus is an extremely rare but more severe form of epilepsy characterized by prolonged generalized absence seizure. Children who have this condition will experience absence seizures that can last anywhere from 30 minutes to hours or even days in the most severe form. These children will appear to be daydreaming during an episode and may find it challenging to speak or even behave irrationally. They would also not respond to voice, touch, or eye contact during the episode. It is critical to follow the doctor’s advice for children who have this condition to prevent seizures.
3. Prevention in the Long Term
The prognosis of an absence seizure is that the condition resolves by adolescence. However, the initial treatment started with ethosuximide is not always enough to bring the condition under control in those who have generalized tonic-clonic seizures. They would require more medications, and there is little chance for long-term remission of the condition.
How to Help Children With Absence Seizures?
Although living with absence seizures can be challenging for some children, there are basic steps that you can take to make life easier for them.
1. On-time Medication
Medications are critical to treating the condition. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a regular schedule of medicine intake. Talk to the doctor and learn about remedial measures to take if doses are skipped. Never stop the medications even when you see improvement in the child unless the doctor approves it. It is best to request the doctor for a change in medication if any side effects are seen.
2. Inform Teachers, Caretakers, and Friends
People who regularly interact with the child must be made aware of the condition. This is particularly important with the school and teachers as they can devise special learning routines for your child to keep up with the rest.
3. Behavior and Emotional Issues
It is common for children with the condition to feel embarrassed and develop emotional issues because of the stress it causes during social interactions. Talk to a child psychologist and your child about what can be expected; discuss healthy coping ways to deal with the emotional issues that might arise.
4. Awareness of the Limits
Knowing your child's risk factors related to an absence seizure makes it easier to stay cautious and not trigger an episode. Maintain caution when engaged with high-risk activities such as sports or swimming. You can also restrict the use of pools or bathtubs in the beginning as the risk of drowning is high in the event of a seizure.
5. Encourage Healthy Habits
Stress is a significant trigger for most children, and they must learn to manage stress. It can be helpful to learn mindfulness and other stress management techniques to keep their emotional states stable. Encouraging reasonable amounts of sleep is also very important in preventing seizures.
6. Wear a Medical Alert Bracelet
Medical IDs can be handy in the event of a seizure so the medical personnel can give the appropriate treatment. It will also help notify others in an emergency so the right action can be taken.
7. Coping With Stigma and Discrimination
People with epilepsy often face stigma and discrimination even from people who are known to them. Children are especially prone to bullying, and therefore, it is essential to talk to the teachers and students about it.
When to See a Doctor?
It is ideal to contact your doctor as soon as you notice symptoms of the conditions to get a faster diagnosis and start treatment. It is essential to learn to recognize as it is challenging to recognize absence seizures in toddlers. While the symptoms can be missed the first or the first few times, repeated episodes where the child seems to freeze and zone out without responding to visual, auditory, or sensor stimuli, such as name-calling or touching, are major signs of trouble.
If you are already aware of your child’s condition and notice a different type of seizure or a new set of symptoms, it is essential to call the doctor. The same applies to recurrent seizures that continue even with medication. If you notice that your child zones out longer than usual, along with prolonged signs of confusion and behavioral abnormalities, call 911 as it could be a medical emergency.
When you decide to visit your doctor, have your reason, observations, and questions systematically written down in a notebook. Make notes of important instructions and notes on what specific medications are administered to your child.
Whether it is absence seizures in preschoolers or preteens, the condition needs to be dealt with immediately for a favorable long-term prognosis. Children who develop the condition young have a good chance of outgrowing it during puberty, and many recover by the time they are adults with proper treatment.
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Banana Pineapple Mocktail
Out of the numerous ways to prepare a mocktail, make yourself a banana and pineapple one and enjoy your trip of the tropics. This good-for-you mocktail has the delicate balance of sweet yet tangy taste from both the fruits. So to say, this indulgent mocktail is a lovely and healthy summer treat.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
5-10 Minutes
10-15 Minutes
Ingredients
200 g pineapple pieces
100 g banana, chopped
50 g pineapple, chopped
2 tbsp honey
30 g ice cubes
2 tbsp pineapple juice, concentrated
Method
Step 1
In a blending jar, add pineapple pieces, chopped banana and honey. Blend till it becomes a smooth pulp.
Step 2
Transfer the pulp to a container and in the same blender jar, blend ice cubes and pineapple pieces.
Step 3
In a mocktail glass, transfer the ice cubes from the blender followed by the pulp made in step 1.
Step 4
Give it a nice stir with the help of a stirrer.
Step 5
Drizzle some honey and garnish it with a pineapple wedge and banana pieces.
Step 6
Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Calories
499 Kcal
Proteins
0.8 gm
Total Fat
0.2 gm
Total Carbohydrates
126.6 gm
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
55 mg
Potassium
238 mg
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Simple Yet Effective Ways to Make Toddlers Eat Healthy and Nutritious Foods
As a mother to a super active daughter, the foremost concern was to ensure a daily nutritious diet for her to gain healthy weight. From the day we introduced solid food to her, I started giving her fresh, home-cooked meals with nutritional varieties. Though ready-to-eat foods were also kept as a backup to bring some change in the palate, thankfully, she never preferred the taste and resisted them every time I tried to feed.
Your kid must develop healthy eating habits from the beginning as they will be carried forward for a longer time in their growing years. Sometimes due to unforeseen and unavoidable reasons, preparing a fresh meal can take a back seat. But during that phase, too, I pushed myself to make something quick. Like most toddlers, my little one was also not very fond of eating vegetables; however, I made sure she consumed them in the form of fresh juices and soups. Until now, I have ensured adding seasonal fruits and vegetables in different forms to her regular diet.
Raising a child with good food habits can be a mammoth task, but this can easily be achieved if we try to inculcate the following practices.
Try not to force-feed the baby as it might act as a booster for resistance to food
Make eating a fun time. Keep talking and playing with the baby to make this time interesting for them.
Do not run around while feeding. Sit at the dining table or a quieter place with a minimum distraction.
Initially, include all types of vegetables and fruits in the diet as it will help you find out their favorite foods, along with the ones they do not prefer. Try different cooking methods and recipes to prepare the dishes to make them more interesting for your child.
Do not give up if the child resists one food initially. Take a break and add the same item again in their meals after a few days. Their taste buds keep changing as they grow up.
Never compare your child’s development milestones with that of other children. Every baby is different, and comparing would mean stressing yourself and putting pressure on the child.
As long as possible, avoid giving sweets and packaged foods. After a certain age, it won’t be easy to control them from eating junk, therefore keep them as treats only once a week/month, even then after they turn two years of age.
Politely make the relatives or the visitors understand not to directly give packaged foods (chocolates, chips, candies, etc.) to them as they quickly become smart enough to know how and from whom to extort junk foods.
After a year of introducing solid foods, try to eat as a family together to exhibit the importance of family time, and the child will develop a habit of smart eating.
Kids follow their parents a lot. Therefore, make sure you too eat healthy food and snacks.
Involve your kids in grocery shopping and preparing food at home to build their interest and involvement.
Intake of adequate nutrition from childhood is critical not only for physical growth but also for mental development. Acquiring healthy eating habits is directly proportional to a long and wholesome life.
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Q. #asktheexperts what to do if the baby’s nose is blovked
Dr Sameer awadhiya
Paediatrician
10 hours ago
A. Nasal blockage is very common, specially in small children because of the narrow nasal cavity. Any kind of saline drops like nasal clear will be helpful in dissolving the stuffy secretions, which can be taken out by vnasal aspirator gently also steam inhalation will be helpful also, try to avoid keeping the child directly under the fan.
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Expecting Mom due in 4 months
8 hours ago
Q. 22 week pregnant,baby konse month me or din me kitni baar move kartaa he ,pls bataye abhi sirf 2, 3 baar hi hota he
Ankita Mehta
Mom of a 8 yr 7 m old girl
5 hours ago
A. hi
yes it's enough
and the frequency and timing may vary as we all are different
but yes, the frequency of feeling baby movements will increase now
please go for regular check-up to your gynecologist
and follow his or her suggestions
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Trying To Conceive
7 hours ago
Q. hi
need help and advice
my RT 18x16mm and LT 10x16mm ET 6.59
and did ovulation rest also showing fertility test C as if now , pls advice if we intercourse tomorrow then when will be my ovulation start.
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
6 hours ago
A. You can check with an ovulation kit if it is positive then you can certainly go ahead with the conception because ovulation kit is going to give you 100% clarity whether you are ovulating or not with that you can try practising if you can conceive the same time
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Guardian of 0 children
2 hours ago
Q. Bread feeding mother can have green tea
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
2 hours ago
A. absolutely no problem to have green tea 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
Rashmi has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
2 hours ago
Q. In my growth scan doctor found that 2 round cord has been partly around baby necks. Is there any problem with this. will I get normal delivery?
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
2 hours ago
A. A lot of times normal delivery is actually seen in these cases also if the doctor is quick and the child cooperate then yes normal delivery is very much possible but some doctors don’t take a chance with the health of your child and so they normally suggest C-section so let’s see what’s your situation by the end when you are into your labour
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Mom of a 1 m old child
40 mins ago
Q. #asktheexperts How to increase quantity of milk production?
Sunita Mahato
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38 mins ago
A. to increase milk take latction supplement as lactare...
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regular pumping increase milk use Babyhug electric breast pump...
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