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Pain from teething is enough to wake a baby from sleep. Here are some tips for parents to ensure your baby is able to sleep well while teething. Now that your baby has started  teething , the pain, swelling and soreness of the gums can disrupt the little one’s sleep. According to American Academy of Pediatrics, pain from teething is enough to wake a baby from sleep. Here are some tips to ensure your baby is able to sleep well while teething. Advertising 1. Massage the gums Wash your hands and put a moist piece of gauze and massage the sore areas of your baby’s gums. 2. Offer something chilled To soothe the pain, give your child something cold to chew on like teethers. The pressure on the baby’s teeth while chewing provides some relief. 3. Wipe drool Increased drooling is a common  symptom of teething . So, keep wiping the drool from your baby’s chin and cheeks to prevent any skin irritation. 4. Feed cold food Before bedtime, you can fee...

Keeping babies' nails trimmed is imperative for preventing them from scratching themselves or others. If they are not trimmed, they might end up hurting themselves even while relieving an itch. Ever wondered why health care professionals around you ask you to focus on nail hygiene or trim your child’s nail from time to time? The reason is simple. Long and unkempt nails can potentially cause a number of health problems like infections (such as pinworms), injuries, internal diseases, nail fungus and structural problems like ingrown toe-nails. Long and dirty nails harbour more dirt and bacteria and can result in serious infections. Studies have indicated that the bacteria that causes diarrhoea and vomiting, which is very common with children, often resides under the finger nails. Children are often seen putting their fingers in the mouth for comfort. If unclean, the germs can easily pass and result in infection. Well-trimmed nails can also prevent children from biting or ...

Natural remedies are significantly more important for expecting and lactating mothers since they are safe for the child. Let's take a look at some such natural therapies that have helped mothers since centuries. Prenatal And Postnatal Care: Childbirth is one of the most exciting and overwhelming phases of a woman’s life. Given the fact that a series of hormonal and bodily changes disrupt a woman’s physical and mental health, it is also one of the most challenging times for a woman. Depending on which  stage of pregnancy  a woman is in, her body will respond with different sets of symptoms – from nausea, heartburn, headaches to constipation, hemorrhoids and backache. Similarly, women also experience lactation related challenges as well as  depression during postpartum . Since generations, herbal remedies have played a crucial part in this beautiful journey of motherhood. Apart from soothing difficult pregnancy symptoms, a series of natural therapies have been...

Rice Kheer Ingredients Rice 200 gms, blanched almonds 6 20 nos, cup sugar 50 gms, milk 500 mls, green cardamom 2 nos Method Soak the almonds overnight and slice it. Cook milk and rice together on a slow flam till the rice is completely cooked. Add cardamom and sugar. Towards the end finish with almond. Malai barfi Recipe Malai barfi Ingredients milk 5 l, sugar 500 gm, citric acid 2 pinches, almond slice 10 gm, cardamom powder 10 gms, ghee to apply Method Take 2 non-stick pans, add 2.5 liters milk in one pan and 2.5 liters in the other pan. (This will fasten the process of making the milk thick). Keep both these pans to boil, once the milk starts boiling keep stirring it on regular intervals. Once the milk becomes half in quantity in both the pans, mix them together in one pan and continue the process of stirring. You will see that the milk colour will turn a little yellow as the milk gets thicker. Dissolve the citric acid in 50 ml water, all the g...

Make sure your child eats a lot of fruits and vegetables that contain essential nutrients beneficial for the body. Avoid junk food as much as possible and get them to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. With rise in health issues in people, thanks to unhealthy lifestyle and diet, it is important to get your kids to live a healthy life to keep diseases at bay. Here are five healthy habits that your child should adopt to stay fit: 1. Have a balanced diet Make sure your child eats lots of  fruits and vegetables  that contain essential nutrients beneficial for the body. Avoid junk food as much as possible and get them to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. 2. Exercise World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends at least 60 mins of vigorous-intensity physical activity every day for children aged 5-17 to improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, bone health, and cardiovascular and metabolic health biomarkers. Encourage kids to play outdoor games, sports...

Parents, let's be honest. Parenting can be an incredibly overwhelming journey and there is absolutely nothing in the world that prepares you for this roller-coaster ride. From feeling the first kick to the first time you hold the little one in your arms, there is no way you can get ready for the gush of emotions that you feel after becoming a parent. After the intense ups and downs of nine months of pregnancy, you need to brace yourself for the journey called parenting--especially for the heart-wrenching times when your infant falls sick. We understand that it can be heartbreaking to see your baby battle fever, but instead of panicking and getting worked up, it is important to be better equipped to deal with it. Here's how you can do it: 1. How to check if your baby has fever Touch the infant's forehead with the back of your hand, if it feels warm to touch, you need to measure it with a thermometer. Look for other symptoms like the baby acting fussy, cranky, sleepy an...

01 /5 How to make your baby sleep all night long Getting your baby to sleep through the night is a very common challenge that most of the new parents face.There are all sorts of reasons why your baby wakes up and wails through the night. While babies often get up in the middle of the night for a feed, they might also cry at the top of their lungs for reassurance and comfort. This is why it is important to develop a proper sleeping habit which will enable them to sleep better. So, if you have been struggling to get your little one to sleep through the night, here are certain fixes that may come handy: 02 /5 ​Follow a strict bedtime routine As a new parent, it becomes your responsibility to ensure a simple yet sustainable bedtime routine for your baby. In addition to creating a positive sleep environment, you can include an evening bath routine to induce sleepiness in your baby. You may also try swaddling and shushing to calm your little one.  03 /5 ​Feed...