Active Mum and Baby

It seems simple but often becomes a daunting task to actually figure what to pack for lunch. Kids get bored easily of eating the same food and sometimes we are just plain short on time to cook fresh meals. So here are some quick ideas by celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar that are healthy, tasty and easy – 1. Roti, jaggery and ghee –  This is excellent for both the long and the short breaks. You can give a roti with jaggery and ghee on the side or have the child spread it and make a roll of it and you have a nutrient dense dabba ready. You can even use last night’s roti. This is especially good in winters or when the kid is down with cough, congestion or has low immunity. If your kid has frequent allergies, pick the liquid jaggery, it’s in season right now. In summers you have the choice of roti with ghee and sugar or it’s totally ok to continue with jaggery too. 2. Curd rice/ rice with tadka / lemon rice –  This is easy to cook and tastes great eve...

Summers are never easy for anyone, especially with the current soaring temperatures across the world. Your baby is no different, and as a new parent you are bound to be frantic and wondering how you go about keeping baby cool during the summer. Most parents have questions like- What do you feed them or how much do you bathe them? Yes, your grandmother may have some very solid home remedies for rashes, or you may be receiving other advice from various people on how to care for a newborn baby during the summer months. We’re here to help you make your way through this advice and give your little angel the care they require based on a professional input. How Frequently should you Bathe your Newborn in the Summer? This depends entirely on your baby and their preferences. The only thing to keep in mind here is that the water should not be cold. Neither should it be hot, ensure it is just a little warm or maybe even room temperature for a newborn baby in summer...

01 /14 Food sources of essential vitamins Vitamins are essential to the normal functioning of our bodies. They can either be water-soluble or fat-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E AND K tend to stick around in the body, while the water soluble vitamins, must be replenished regularly because they are eliminated through the urine. The 10 essential vitamins your body needs are vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins: riboflavin (B2), pyroxidine (B6), biotin (B7), folate (B9) and cobalamin (B12). Although you can get many of these vitamins in the foods you eat. Here is a list of some of the most common vitamins and the best food sources from which to obtain them. 02 /14 Vitamin A It plays an important role in growth and cell development and to maintain healthy teeth, mucous membranes, ratina, bones, soft tissue and skin. Best sources: Milk, eggs and fish oils. 03 /14 ​Vitamin C Vitamin C is important for preventing infections, support immu...

When it comes to selecting skin-care products for your baby, you just don’t want to go wrong. Moreover, babies and kids are susceptible to skin conditions and problems. This is why n One natural product which works well in treating skin conditions and in keeping your child’s skin soft and healthy is coconut oil. Let’s see how coconut oil works for babies and how you can get the maximum benefits out of it. 1. Coconut Oil for Baby Massage A good body massage soothes crying and fussy infants and most importantly helps them sleep. Using coconut oil for massage is a good option as it has anti-bacterial properties and is easily absorbed into the skin. Make sure you use only the best coconut oil. Tips:  You can mix equal amount of extra virgin coconut oil for baby massage along with olive oil. You could also add a few drops of a natural essential oil like lavender and use the mixture along with the coconut oil for infants. 2. Coconut Oil for Eczema Eczema  is a ski...

01 /11 Easy homemade flavoured milk What is your most difficult task as a parent? A very common answer to this question will be making your fussy kid drink a whole glass of milk. Running from drawing room to bedroom, chasing your kid holding a glass of milk is not something you would like doing every day. Milk is a complete food and contains all possible nutrients such as calcium, minerals, vitamin B12, and riboflavin that are very important for growing kids. But, the monotonous and boring taste of milk is completely unbearable for kids these days. You will always have to try something innovative and interesting to catch their attention for having milk. Here are 10 ways you can easily make flavoured milk at home for your kids which they will love to have. So now it's time to replace the old boring milk with the new flavored ones and get some appreciation. 02 /11 Chocolate & Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Milk could be a perfect start for...