Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE It can be worrying to see your baby with clenched fists almost always, although you want them to grasp and hold toys or hold your hands. Generally, it is normal for infants under six months of age to keep their fists clenched most of the time. However, clenched fists beyond
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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Infants may choke while nursing, since their swallowing skills are not well developed. Choking during breastfeeding could cause harmless coughing. However, sometimes the milk may find its way into the lungs and cause aspiration pneumonia (1). Seek emergency medical care if your baby has rapid breathing, turns blue, or becomes
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Most people who travel for work or settle abroad might still want to retain cultural ties with their homeland and culture. This is probably why there is a growing trend among Indian NRIs to choose a baby name that sounds western yet has Indian roots. Trying to find a name
Image: Shutterstock A rainbow baby can bring immense joy since they are born after a previous pregnancy loss. Parents would wish to give their rainbow baby a name that refers to the miracle of their birth.The name could also reflect hope or gratitude. Here, we give you an exhaustive list of 150 rainbow baby names
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Eating healthy needs to continue, even when you are breastfeeding. The food you eat can affect your breast milk’s supply and composition, as well as help you recover after delivery. Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and bioactive plant compounds. Consumption of the
Image: Shutterstock Muslims practice or follow Islam, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion. They consider the Quran as their holy book, which is the verbatim of God as told to Prophet Muhammad. Therefore, their last names take a religious connotation and are usually associated with the Prophet. The ancestors used a patronymic naming system – the name
Newborn baby care Let us guess why you are here. You have gone through pregnancy, labor and have given birth to one beautiful human being and we know you already love him the most. Ok, so you are now done with the tough part but wait, there is much more. As the child comes
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Baby eczema, also known as infantile eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that results in dry and red skin in babies. This condition affects one in ten in children and can occur at any age (1). However, the onset of the condition often occurs within the first six months
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Pasta is a traditional Italian food that is high in carbohydrates. It is used to prepare a variety of dishes, such as noodles, lasagne, macaroni, etc. Most of these pasta varieties are considered safe for babies when prepared in an age-appropriate way. However, they may not be essentially nutritious. In
Image: Shutterstock Lord Venkateshwara is the presiding deity of Tirumala Venkateshwara temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The name is the combination of two different words, “Venkata” (refers to a hill name in Andhra Pradesh), and “Isvara” (refers to Lord). The name Venkata is derived from the Sanskrit words vem (sins) and kata (immune power). Lord
Postpartum depression cannot take care of baby It is common for them to feel some mood swings and uncertainties immediately after giving birth to their child. It is often referred to as “baby blues”. These baby blues can also affect the way the mother takes care of her baby. The postpartum depression is usually associated
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Tofu (or soybean curd) is a soy product that is soft to eat, easy to digest, and rich in nutrients. These qualities make parents look forward to adding it to their baby’s weaning diet. However, you need to know the right age to introduce tofu for babies due to its
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Shea butter is an off-white-to-ivory color fat that comes from the shea nuts. The mild, nutty smelling fat has effective emollient and anti-inflammatory properties (1). Therefore, it is widely used in skincare, haircare, and the cosmetic industry. However, as shea butter comes from a tree nut, the possibility of an
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Makhana is plain, popped, and roasted seeds of fox nut or lotus plant with widespread culinary use. The word “makhana” is used in India to refer to both the roasted edible prickly water lily seeds (also known as fox nut or Gorgon nut) and roasted lotus seeds. Nevertheless, both seeds
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Sugar water is a solution made with sucrose or glucose and water. It is used in medical care as an effective remedy for pain relief in babies. Besides, in some cultures, it is used as a traditional supplemental feeding along with breast milk. However, the use of sugar water in