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Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 28, 2008 11:39 PM
You are 5 weeks pregnant or in your 6th week of pregnancy (counting from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period).
Keep in mind that this information is approximate. Each pregnancy is different a...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 28, 2008 11:36 PM
You are 4 weeks pregnant or in your 5th week of pregnancy (counting from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period). You would have conceived about 2 weeks back.
Keep in mind that this inform...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 28, 2008 11:32 PM
In this period, you will not even know that you are pregnant. You maybe trying to become pregnant. Most mothers will know they are pregnant only when they miss their period at the end of week 4. ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 17, 2008 10:31 AM
Breastfeeding can be a challenge in the first few days, especially for first time moms.
Contrary to the popular notion, breastfeeding does not necessarily come all that “naturally” to mos...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 15, 2008 1:00 PM
A high chair can be useful for parents, when babies can sit on their own and want to try eating on their own. They can also serve as a secure place to seat your child with a book or a small toy,...
Parentree-editors' blog, Sep 4, 2008 8:11 PM
Baby monitors are very useful devices if you ever need to keep an ear on your sleeping baby. In the night time, Indian babies usually sleep with their parents and remote monitoring is not required.&nb...
Parentree-editors' blog, Sep 4, 2008 7:01 PM
Research has often shown that physical intimacy between parent and child has beneficial effects for both. Baby (or infant) carriers are a great way to achieve this physical intimacy. Babies are also v...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 10:16 AM
Babies have only way of alerting you and that is crying. So they use this communication means to get the attention of parents for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the reasons they maybe crying.
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Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 10:09 AM
It is an old cultural tradition for Indian parents to massage their babies with natural oil. It is also a very beneficial one, if done right.
Benefits of massaging
Massaging increases the bond...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 7:56 AM
These tips can help you understand the sleeping patterns of newborns, infants and babies and how you can help them get the sleep they need.
Newborns (0 - 2 months)
Newborns sleep a lot. They have no...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 7:47 AM
Babies will vary greatly in their sleeping patterns and in the number of hours they sleep, as can be seen from the typical ranges shown below.
0 - 2 months: 14 to 20 hours per day
3 - 12 months: 12 ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 7:34 AM
Indian mothers need to maintain a high quality diet when they are breastfeeding their baby. In this tip, we help you create a balanced diet during lactation.
Read our article about the various ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 6:51 AM
The National Institute of Nutrition, a part of the Indian Council of Medical Research has created Recommended Dietary Allowances during lactation for Indian women. These are shown in the table below.
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Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 4:16 AM
Here are answers for some common questions about breastfeeding.
Benefits of breastfeeding - for the baby
Benefits of breastfeeding - for the mother
When should I start breastfeeding a...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 3:40 AM
Here is a handy list of items that you will find useful in your preparation for a new Indian baby.
Equipment
Tote bag that you can stylishly carry when taking your baby around
M...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 3:24 AM
Postpartum depression is an extended emotional downswing that can occur in new mothers. It may start any time during the first year after delivery and can strike anyone.
This is different from ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 15, 2008 11:56 AM
Colic is the name given to the mysterious sustained crying in babies aged between 2 weeks to 12 weeks.
Characteristics
It is usually characterised by
Sustained crying for hours on end
Re...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 15, 2008 3:04 AM
There is no dearth of advice for Indian mothers and fathers about the solid foods and liquid foods to feed their babies. From the mother-in-law, to the maid, to the visiting aunt, to the neighbour, ev...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 15, 2008 2:11 AM
The following is handy month by month guide for toys that Indian babies can enjoy in their first year.
Download this guide in Adobe Acrobat PDF format - Baby toys - The first year - Buying guide
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 15, 2008 1:27 AM
The Indian Academy of Pediatrics has worked with researchers to publish growth charts for children up to the age of 36 months. The charts are for weight, height and head circumference. There are...
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