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24 Months Old Baby Food - Ideas, Chart, and Recipes
Your child has turned two and now he can eat almost every food item that is on your plate. While this might seem like a blessing, it also means that your child will be even pickier than before, and refuse to eat certain items just because he won't like the taste. So, you will have to be more careful about his food choices. But there is no need to worry about your child's food habits as we have some amazing ideas and recipes that you can try for your two-year-old.
Video: Food Ideas for 2 Year Old Baby
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Nutrient Requirements of a 24-month-old Child
At 2 years, your child's appetite would definitely increase and hence you will see him gorging on whatever comes his way. While he eats anything and everything, it is your responsibility as a parent to see if his nutrient requirements are being fulfilled or not. Following are the nutrient requirements of a 24-month-old child:
1. Calories
Between the ages of 1 and 4 years, a child's calorie requirement does not increase as extensively as you would expect it to. Most children need only about 1200-1300 calories on a daily basis.
2. Proteins
The growth of a child's body and muscles heavily depends on his proteins intake. But that does not mean his diet should constitute only of protein-rich foods. A child gets enough proteins from the usual food products.
3. Carbohydrates
These pretty much form the core of each meal a child has at this age. A child needs around 130-150 grams of carbohydrates for a kid to keep functioning properly through the day.
4. Dietary Fibre
Since most meals include processed foods, it is important to maintain an inclusion of whole food items as well. Fruits or grains can incorporate fibre into your child’s diet and keep his digestive system healthy.
5. Sodium
Most parents fret about children getting a lot of sodium from the salt. But maintaining about a gram of sodium intake daily is utterly important for children at this age.
6. Iron
Along with sodium, iron is another element that plays a vital role in keeping the circulatory system of a child’s body at an optimal level. When the diet is balanced, there’s no need for iron supplements to be given along with it.
7. Milk
The importance of milk cannot be stressed enough. Milk is necessary for bone development and overall growth and development of a child, so make sure your child drinks a glass of milk daily. You can give him cow’s milk, soy milk, or almond milk too.
8. Water
The presence of water might seem surprising in the list of nutritive elements but you would be surprised to know that only a few children meet the daily requirement of drinking 1.3 litres of water every day. Hence, you must check if your baby drinks water enough or not.
How Much Food Does a 24-month-old Toddler Need?
Although your child is growing, it does not mean you feed him every hour. As per his current age, he requires no more than 1.5 kilocalories on a daily basis. And this can be easily achieved with a diet that has a good combination of grains, fruits, vegetables, and other food items.
Best Foods for a Twenty-four-month-old Baby
The completion of 24 months puts your child at an important stage in his life. Going ahead, it is important for him to gain a good amount of weight and develop an energy reserve to power him through life. A few specific foods can help him make that happen.
1. Eggs
Giving your little one a whole egg, either as an omelette or in the boiled form is a great way to add to his weight and make him a filling meal. Children can eat both the yolk and the whites without any issues.
2. Khichdi
Since it can get difficult to make kids have a complete meal by themselves, khichdi is a great option that can be made within no time and is full of nutrients, thanks to the presence of both rice and various lentils. Eating khichdi helps in healthy weight gain and stimulates the metabolism as well.
3. Potatoes
This vegetable can go with nearly any kind of meal preparation. Yes, you must be bored of eating it, it is extremely vital for your kid. Your kid's diet should include potato. Starchy vegetables are quite essential at this age.
4. Curd
A child needs strength right from an early age. The cream of the milk or curd is a great source of fat and even provides energy to the body, which can be synthesized by the body in the best form and prove beneficial for the child.
5. Milkshakes
Your child may whine when it comes to drinking his daily glass of milk. Combining the same with a fruit can help turn it into a delicious milkshake, which provides added nutrition and would be loved by your little one.
6. Ghee
Adding a spoonful of ghee when serving veggies to your child should become a practice at this age. While vegetables should be prepared in ghee itself, you could opt for using olive oil instead to keep your own health intact.
7. Nuts
Breakfast is a great time to include a variety of nuts in your child’s diet. Let it be mixed with cereal or let him have a few after he wakes up in the morning. Everything from almonds to cashews and raisins is good if given in moderation.
8. Flaxseeds
A healthy combination of proteins, fats, and fibre are essential for a growing baby. To meet these nutrient requirements, you can include flaxseed in his diet. Flaxseeds are immensely popular among those but pumpkin and melon seeds can do the trick as well.
9. Peanut Butter
Yes, this is a healthy food item for your child. Although it is best to keep peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for special occasions, you can use the butter in various preparations, since it is a great source of fats and energy.
10. Jaggery
Most households make use of refined sugar to bring out the sweetness in their preparations. Replacing it with jaggery is not only a healthy alternative for everyone, but the child receives its health benefits as well.
Video: Diet Plan for 2-Year-Old Baby
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24 Month Old Baby Food Chart/Meal Plan
Figuring out what to give your 24-month toddler can take up an entire day. Make use of a simple meal plan to get a foothold, and plan your own chart accordingly. The following meal plan is great for children who are 2.
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 1, Day 1
Breakfast
Seviyan coconut upma + milk
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Fruit smoothie
Dinner
Methi (fenugreek)thepla + dal(lentil) soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 1, Day 2
Breakfast
Multigrain chilla + almond milkshake
Mid-morning
Any locally available fruit
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Almond-anjeer (fig)milkshake
Dinner
Paneer (cottage cheese)pulav + raita
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 1, Day 3
Breakfast
Parathas with milk + raisins + honey
Mid-morning
Cut fruits
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Paneer(cottage cheese)- khakhara chaat
Dinner
Bajra(pearl millet)- besan(gram flour)- lauki(bottle gourd) muthia + tomato carrot mint dip
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 1, Day 4
Breakfast
Phirni
Mid-morning
Cut fruits
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Peanut chikki + ½ cup of any locally available fruit
Dinner
Paneer pulav + raita
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 1, Day 5
Breakfast
Oats-almond kheer
Mid-morning
Cut fruits
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Banana/apple milkshake
Dinner
Ragi(finger millet) dosa with sambar and chutney
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 1, Day 6
Breakfast
Poha(flattened rice) with tomatoes and capsicum + chocolate milkhake
Mid-morning
Cut fruits
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Dalia(broken wheat)
Dinner
Paneer(cottage cheese)-aloo(potato)-palak (spinach)paratha + curd
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 1, Day 7
Breakfast
Banana pancake
Mid-morning
Cut fruits
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Paneer (cottage cheese)with honey and almonds
Dinner
Bajra(pearl millet) roti + brinjal bharta + dal(lentil) soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 2, Day 1
Breakfast
Dalia( broken wheat)upma with grated carrot and milk
Mid-morning
Plain khakhara mixed with curd
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Plain khakhara mixed with curd
Dinner
Palak(spinach)-moong dal(split yellow gram) muthia
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 2, Day 2
Breakfast
Banana pancake and chocolate milk
Mid-morning
Mashed potato with grated paneer(cottage cheese)
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Mashed potato with grated paneer(cottage cheese)
Dinner
Dal(lentil) khichdi with lotus stem soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 2, Day 3
Breakfast
Scrambled egg with toast and fruit milkshake
Mid-morning
2-3 homemade cookies + milk
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
2-3 homemade cookies + milk
Dinner
Paneer (cottage cheese)paratha with drumstick leaves and drumstick soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 2, Day 4
Breakfast
Moong dal(split yellow gram)-spinach dhokla with green chutney
Mid-morning
Masala makhana(puffed lotus seeds) + banana milkshake
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Masala makhana(puffed lotus seeds) + banana milkshake
Dinner
Vegetable soup/ chicken broth with vegetable paratha and curd/lassi
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 2, Day 5
Breakfast
Sattu(gram flour mix)with milk, almonds and dates (sieved)
Mid-morning
Rajgira(amaranth) chikki dipped in milk
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
French fries with tomato chutney
Dinner
Ragi (finger millet)tomato soup with rajma(kidney bean) chawal
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 2, Day 6
Breakfast
Idli with chutney or sambar
Mid-morning
Banana/apple milkshake
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Crushed til(sesame) ladoo with banana milkshake
Dinner
Roti + dal + a subzi of choice + a few slices of cucumber+ hand pounded rice
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 2, Day 7
Breakfast
Puttu with chana(chickpea) curry
Mid-morning
Cut fruits
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Wheat laddoo and milk
Dinner
Dal dhokli with sliced carrots
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 3, Day 1
Breakfast
Grated cucumber-oats pancake
Mid-morning
Cut fruits
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Grilled sweet potato slices
Dinner
Chole puri + lassi
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 3, Day 2
Breakfast
Vegetable upma made with buttermilk
Mid-morning
Paneer(cottage cheese)-apple mash
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Oats-apple smoothie
Dinner
Makki(corn) ki roti + sarson ka saag
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 3, Day 3
Breakfast
Omelette with bread or paneer(cottage cheese) sandwich
Mid-morning
Bread slices with butter/home made fruit jam
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Paneer(cottage cheese)-dates ladoo
Dinner
Mix vegetable-paneer(cottage cheese) paratha with tomato soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 3, Day 4
Breakfast
Rajgira(amaranth)-wheat sheera with mashed raisins
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Baked potato wedges topped with cheese
Dinner
Paneer(cottage cheese) cutlets or grilled fish with coriander tomato soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 3, Day 5
Breakfast
Puri sabzi with milk
Mid-morning
Multigrain ladoo
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Plain dahi with banana/apple/ locally available fruit
Dinner
Baked beans with toast
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 3, Day 6
Breakfast
Seviyan kheer
Mid-morning
Banana/apple/any locally available fruit
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Banana/apple milkshake
Dinner
Bisi bele bath with curd
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 3, Day 7
Breakfast
Vegetable upma made with buttermilk
Mid-morning
Fruit custard
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Roasted peanuts + yoghurt
Dinner
Roti + sabzi + dal
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 1
Breakfast
Rajgira(amaranth)
milkshake with
chopped anjeer(fig)
Mid-morning
Dates- skim milk powder ladoo
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Plain khakhara mixed with curd
Dinner
Lauki(bottle gourd)-methi(fenugreek) muthia with buttermilk
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 2
Breakfast
Boiled egg yolk/ homemade paneer(cottage cheese)
Mid-morning
Palak(spinach)- grapes -apple smoothie
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Mashed potato with grated paneer
Dinner
Shahi paneer(cottage cheese) with paratha and tomato-mushroom soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 3
Breakfast
Besan(gram flour)-jowar(sorghum)-coriander chilla with curd
Mid-morning
Besan(gram flour)r mixed with sattu(barley) + khajur(dates)ladoo + milk
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
2-3 homemade cookies + milk
Dinner
Paneer(cottage cheese) cutlets or grilled fish with baked bean soup and grated carrot raita
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 4
Breakfast
Fruit smoothie
Mid-morning
Poha(flattened rice)soaked in dahi(curd) with mashed banana
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Masala makhana(puffed lotus seeds) + banana milkshake
Dinner
Bajra(pearl millet) roti + brinjal bharta + dal + vegetable raita
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 5
Breakfast
Scambled egg
Mid-morning
Oats-apple smoothie
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Rajgira (amaranth)chikki dipped in milk
Dinner
Macaroni and cheese with tomato soup
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 6
Breakfast
Seviyan upma + kesar(saffron) elaichi (cardamom)milk
Mid-morning
Peanut ladoo
Lunch
Fried rice with sweet corn soup
Evening
Poha (flattened rice) soaked in dahi(curd) with mashed banana
Dinner
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chut
Diet for a 24-month-old – Week 4, Day 7
Breakfast
Ragii satva (Finger millet malt)with almond powder
Mid-morning
Mashed potato with cheese
Lunch
Mini roti + dal + any sabzi of choice + a few slices of carrot/cucumber/tomatoes + 1 spoon of coriander /mint chutney
Evening
Dahi(curd)vada (homemade)
Dinner
Dhansak with rice
Video: 2 Year Old Baby Food Recipes
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Food Recipes For a 24-months-old Baby
In order to make sure your little kid eats his meals properly, here are a few recipes you can make to ensure that he gets the right nutrients.
1. Spinach and Beetroot Cutlets
These make for a great breakfast item on weekdays and even on weekends.
Ingredients
Spinach puree, 2 tablespoon
Beetroot puree, 2 tablespoon
Whole wheat flour, 0.5 cup
Jaggery, 0.5 cup
Butter, 2 tablespoon
How To Prepare
Begin by preheating the oven at a temperature of 200 degrees.
Mix together jaggery and butter in a bowl along with spinach puree.
In another bowl, mix beetroot puree with jaggery and butter.
Add the flour to both the bowls with some water, and make the dough.
You can even mix spinach and beetroot puree and make their cutlets.
Make cookie shapes from the dough and line them on a greased baking tray.
Place them in the oven and let them bake for about 8-10 minutes.
Serve warm with curd or chutney.
2. Ragi Cake
Satiate your little one’s sweet cravings with this healthy and delicious ragi cake.
Ingredients
Olive oil, 0.5 cup
Vanilla essence, 1 teaspoon
Salt
Milk, 1 cup
Yoghurt, 1 cup
Baking soda, 1 teaspoon
Brown sugar, 1 cup
Cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons
Whole wheat flour, 1 cup
Ragi flour, 0.5 cup
How To Prepare
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Take wheat flour in a big bowl and add ragi flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder to it. Mix it thoroughly.
Add yoghurt, oil, milk, and vanilla essence to it and mix well again.
Pour this mixture in a baking tray and place it in the oven for about half an hour. Serve it with some nice chocolate syrup.
3. Egg Dosa
When a simple uttapam does not fill your child’s tummy, give it a twist. Make egg dosa and he will finish it in no time.
Ingredients
Salt
Pepper
An egg
Dosa batter
How To Prepare
Heat the pan and sprinkle a little oil on it.
Pour dosa batter in the centre and spread it around. Now crack an egg exactly over it.
Let each side be cooked properly and add salt and pepper for additional taste.
4. Sweet Potato Puffs
This food items is a great evening snack and can even be a major side dish for a light dinner.
Ingredients
Flour, 0.5 cup
Cereal, 1 cup
Applesauce, 1 tablespoon
Water, 2 tablespoons
Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons
Sweet potato, mashed, 4 cups
How To Prepare
Preheat the oven at a temperature of 350 degrees.
Mix together oil, potato mash, and applesauce in a bowl. Add water gently till the mixture blends fully.
Follow it up with cereal and flour as needed.
Use the dough to make small ball-like portions. Poke a small hole in the middle to let the trapped air out, allowing it to puff up.
Apply oil on a baking tray and arrange the puffs on it. Bake them for about 15 minutes and serve.
5. Fried Bananas
For little kids who turn their face away at the sight of a banana, this fried delicacy would be hard to resist.
Ingredients
Oil
Cardamom powder, 1 teaspoon
Bananas, 2
How To Prepare
Slice the bananas after peeling them.
Add some ghee on a pan and fry the pieces. Sprinkle cardamom powder over those and enjoy.
Feeding Tips
A few handy tips for feeding your child can go a long way in making the entire meal experience a memorable one.
Do not reward or punish your child when it comes to his eating habits. He will learn in time what is healthy and what is not, so don't force him to eat anything.
Do not feed spicy food items early in life.
Refrain from giving anything that is extremely hot or cold.
Make it a habit to sit together at the dining table and enjoy a meal.
When giving him snacks, choose nutritious options.
Keep meals frequent and small in quantity.
Let children take small portions of the food.
Avoid rushing through the meals.
Maintain a combination of vegetables, fruits, and milk.
When introducing any food, check if it provides him energy or not. Do not give foods containing empty calories.
Introducing healthy and nutritious foods at the right age can help your child pick good habits in the future too. Most kids warm up to the foods once they see the entire family enjoying it together and work towards developing a habit of doing the same. So, make sure that you eat with your family every day.
Disclaimer:
Each child is different and so use these meal plans as a trusted guide as per your discretion. You can modify the meals according to your child’s preferences / requirements.
Never force-feed a child.
While preparing formula, please follow the instructions on the box and use the measuring spoon provided with it.
While introducing solid food to a baby, initially, one needs to prepare watery gruels/soups. As a child gets older, the caretaker/ mother has to increase the thickness of the liquids slowly according to the child’s capacity to swallow. Foods that are too thick can cause stomach upset/ unnecessary load; while excessively watery food might cause the child to remain hungry.
Some kids may eat less on some days and that is absolutely alright. However, if a child eats less for more than 3-4 consecutive days, please visit a doctor to guide further.
A child may eat less during the teething phase or if he/she may not be feeling well. You could increase breast milk /formula feeds on those days. Re-introduce the foods once the child is back to normal.
Don’t stop feeding if the child is suffering from diarrhoea.
You can alter the taste of the food by adding some natural flavours like cinnamon, jeera powder, lemon juice, curry leaves etc. if the child doesn’t accept the food initially.
If your child suffers from an allergy to nuts, gluten or eggs, please consult your doctor before feeding him/her any foods that may contain them.
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Age-appropriate Technologies for Kids - Digital Milestones to Aim for
In today’s technology-driven world, education and childhood development is driven by a gizmo surge. Children in classrooms are experiencing efficient benefits of the tech-driven revolution where blackboards are replaced or supplemented by projectors and computers. This is a world where homework can be emailed in and technology and children's cognitive development go hand in hand.
The major concern on an educational level is the balance between technological learning and extensive usage of the same. Many experts have raised concerns about the same issue and have pointed out that an over-reliance on technology can remove important developmental techniques from the child’s life. For example, with schools introducing laptops and computers at a younger age, children are not focussing on using pencils and pens to write which can affect their ability to learn effectively.
Benefits of Using Technology for Kids
There are many benefits to adding technology to your children’s lives. Whether you do this through their education or during their time at home, technology will add more range to their knowledge base. Here are some of the benefits of kids using technology.
Technology allows children to be more creative and express themselves with more freedom. With their boundless limits for creativity, technology can truly help them put their thoughts into tangible visual expressions. Apps that allow them to draw and animate will let their imagination run wild.
Technology can help children with social connections. Social media and video games are now a part of children’s lives and these can be great things for children to bond over. Later on, children can learn how to build their own apps or learn how to code in a classroom or in group learning.
Technology can help children feel more independent and empowered. They no longer have to depend on an adult to give them all the information they require, as they can quickly do the research themselves using the internet. If they have a project in mind, they can use this resource to find out how to do it and then execute it all by themselves.
Technology and children’s education go hand in hand and will help children learn better. Years ago, we learnt with books and in libraries. In today’s age, children are taught using different technological tools like Virtual Reality in order to make the lessons stick longer.
Tech jobs are in high demand and learning to be comfortable with technology and developing an interest in it will ensure that they have good and stable jobs in the future. Their interest can be taken to the next level by participating in coding classes and more. Even if they do not choose a life in tech, the ease of using technology will help them in all fields.
The Right Technological Products/Services for Children According to Their Age
You are now familiar with the benefits of kids using technology and are probably raring to introduce your child to its many capabilities. However, you must introduce your child to technology that is specifically friendly for their age.
1. Age 0 to 1 Year
At this age, you can introduce your child to electronic toys which teach them about cause and effect. For example, a simple digital toy can light up and play music when your child pushes a particular button. In this case, the reward of learning the effect of pushing the button teaches your child to press the button. You can also give him toys where he will need your help which will allow you to spend quality time with him. However, be sure that these two types of toys are well balanced, as the former type encourages the child to learn by himself and to be more independent. Most experts agree that this is not the age to let your child use mobile phones as it could be harmful to his health and development.
Age-appropriate technological products/services for this category include:
Electronic toys
Mobile phones on aeroplane mode for short periods of time
Digital toys with bright displays
2. Age 1 to 2 Years
This is the perfect age to introduce your child to good educational TV shows such as 'Dora The Explorer', 'Blue’s Clues', and so on. These shows are entertaining but are also a good way to learn, especially for young children. However, you must be careful to limit your child’s TV time up to only two hours a day. Most experts agree that two hours of TV time is ideal for children without it affecting their health.
Age-appropriate technological products/services for this category include:
Educational TV shows like 'Dora The Explorer', 'Super Why!', 'Blue’s Clues'
Cause and effect apps on a smartphone
3. Age 2 to 3 Years
At this age, your child should be exposed to children’s books of all varieties. A good way to incorporate reading in your child’s life is to buy an e-book reader which can hold thousands of books. Some e-readers even come with the capability of reading the book out loud which allows for your child to ‘read’ the book independent of your schedule. Make sure that the content on your phone is child-safe and download apps that allow him to test their ability to recognise shapes and objects.
Age-appropriate technological products/services for this category include:
Reading stories on an e-Book reader
Apps to find hidden objects or identify shapes
Electronic toys to help him learn new words and numbers
4. Age 3 to 4 Years
This is a good age to introduce a tablet to your child for very basic usage. Learning how to swipe to unlock will improve his hand-eye coordination. With time, he will be able to unlock the tablet without thinking about it. Download apps on the tablet that will challenge his skills. These apps can be educational and fun and will give him a reason to want to learn how to use the tablet. Of course, make sure you set a time limit of tablet-time as well, as he shouldn't get addicted to using the gadget.
Using a tablet
Apps which involve matching games or solving simple puzzles
5. Age 4 to 5 Years
Here, you can introduce slightly more complex apps on the tablet to your child and let him focus on using the stylus of the tablet to draw and express himself. Using a good stylus is similar to using a pencil or crayon which he must be doing already. There are plenty of apps available which will allow your child to draw and colour and create drawings.
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Apps for drawing and basic editing
Technology can be extremely useful in the development of your child and can be an important tool as he grows. Used carefully and responsibly, technology can open doors for your child and teach him how to express himself in previously unimaginable ways. However, it is your responsibility as the parent to set boundaries and to expose him to technology that is useful and empowering. Make sure that all tablets and mobile phones are free of any adult content. It is also imperative that you regulate his internet usage. At a very young age, he should not be accessing the internet without your presence. Set boundaries and make sure that your child understands these boundaries.
You must also be consistent in enforcing these boundaries. It might be hugely tempting to let your child play on the tablet when he is supposed to be studying, especially after a hard day at work. However, be sure to enlist the help of your partner and get your child to follow the rules.
Talk to your child about the dangers of using too much technology and help him understand why using too much of it can be harmful to his health and development. Make sure that he understands that technology is a privilege that he can enjoy, and not a right.
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On August 13, the endearing Lord Ganesha celebrates his birthday! Ganesh Chaturthi, or the birthday of the God of wisdom and prosperity, is celebrated with great fervour especially in Maharashtra. Did you know that Ganesha has a special soft spot in his heart for children? We say this is the perfect time to get together with your kids and exchange gifts of love and fortune!
Of the various gift ideas for Ganesh Chaturthi, two basic themes work the best – festivity and sweets. Lord Ganesha enjoys mithaai tremendously, and as for festivity, he is already gearing up for Diwali coming up in November! In the run up to September 17, consider some of these Ganesh Chaturthi gifts to light up faces around you.
What To Gift On Ganesh Chaturthi
1. Traditional Ganesha Idol
Are you planning to perform Ganesh Puja at home? After a series of festive days, the day of the immersion is really poignant. Why not gift your loved ones a cute mini idol of Ganesha that they can always keep with themselves? After all, My Friend Ganesha is said to destroy all obstacles in your path; he is called “Vinayak” for a reason!
2. Items for Pooja
This is one of the best Ganesh Chaturthi gifts for people who have brought Bappa home either for the full 10 days or less. There is a wide variety of stuff to pick from – diyas, incense holders, pooja thalis, bells or panch-batti diyas. The best part is that these items can also be used for the upcoming Diwali or for other household poojas too.
3. Homemade Modak
This festival isn't complete without lots of modaks! You can make them at home or buy the many varieties (chocolate, paneer, mawa) in the market. The story goes that one day, Shiva and Parvati had visitors who presented them a divine modak. Whoever ate it would become an expert in the arts and sciences. Confused between her sons Ganesha and Kartik, Parvati promised the modak to the true depictor of sincerity. While Kartik went touring to spiritual places, Ganesha simply went around his parents! An overjoyed Parvati gave him the modak and he has loved it ever since.
4. Assorted Gifts
If you're looking to get even more creative, why not build your own Ganesh Chaturthi gift hamper with all things the recipient will love? You can put in a little Ganpati idol, a box of sweets (try laddoos),dry fruits, and a miniature Ganesh sinhasan/throne. Your children can even add their unique touch to the hamper with a “Ganpati Bappa Morya” placard.
5. Ganesha Wall Hangings
The cute Ganpati can really light up your living room wall or Puja room. A Ganesha-themed wall hanging is the perfect gift for your neighbours who will appreciate this addition to their home's festive décor. What's more, you can also get your kids busy with making one. Ask your little artists to draw a large Ganpati on canvas paper. Then back it up with cardboard, fit a ribbon through it and voila!
6. Savoury Chocolates
These work for every occasion – yes, Ganesh Chaturthi too! A beautiful box of nuts and raisins chocolates, dry fruits candies or good old chocolate modaks is sure to delight everyone in the family, irrespective of age. It is also the perfect way to bring a smile on Bappa's face. He, after all, loves all things sweet!
This season, spread some love with your family and friends with these gift ideas for Ganesh Chaturthi. Introduce your children to the splendour of the Elephant God and say Ganpati Bappa Morya! Read more
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Yoga is an ancient form of exercise but that doesn't mean you need to keep to ancient ways of practising it. If you're bored of the repetitive yoga poses, you are in for a pleasant surprise. There are many different types of yoga poses you can adopt to guarantee a happening yoga session!
Wouldn't it be grand if yoga let you fly like a bird, fluttering your wings like there's no tomorrow? Or maybe drown your worries in the water? These unique yoga poses are every bit as powerful and yet so much cooler that we bet you'll be longing for your yoga session every day.
Totally Fun Yoga Asanas
Flying Bird Yoga
This yoga pose makes it possible to achieve what we have often longed for: to be as light as a bird! Flying bird yoga is said to free you of lifestyle disorders such as anxiety, sleeplessness and accumulation of toxins. As you keep your arms straight and streamline your body like a bird, your base (a partner who supports) will keep your balance. You'll need a trained instructor to practise this pose so your local yoga class is your best bet.
Anti-Gravity Yoga
Ever thought of belying gravity? It can be a great way to resolve your back pain issues. This form of yoga requires you to be upside down for better blood circulation, stronger muscles and guess what, a flatter tummy! However, if you're afraid of heights, suffering from a health condition or pregnant, this one is not for you.
Aqua Yoga
Everything gets instantly better when you're doing it in nice, buoyant water! Aqua yoga enthusiasts perform regular yoga poses in water for the extra lift which also keeps you fresh longer. The best part about this form of yoga is how it lets you practice without feeling any pain as the water soothes your aches, frayed muscles and fatigue.
Mommy and Baby Yoga
Imagine practicing yoga with your little bundle of joy! This form of yoga can be your ultimate spiritual connection with your baby. It also starts your kiddo off on a journey to good health and lessons learnt at this age are never forgotten. Your instructor will help the two of you adapt to poses you can do together and ones that will develop motor skills in your child. Chances are he (and in turn you) will also sleep much better.
Restorative Yoga
Sometimes, nothing at all seems to lift your spirits. Mommying can be hard on you physically and mentally and leave you craving for some cheer. This is where restorative yoga can help add fun to your daily routine. This style of yoga is said to focus your breathing and body by letting you periodically practice gentle movement. All you need to do is relax, unwind and be still – a welcome change from the constant flurry of activities your life can be.
Allow these fun yoga poses to enthrall you and take your daily session from mundane to magnificent. While unique yoga styles are now in vogue, it's a good idea to master deep breathing, meditation and muscle flexibility before taking them up. After all, there's no ditching the basics, right? Read more
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