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It’s so painful and disheartening to know that we are bringing up our children in a dangerous world. I thought of writing this, after seeing a post about a 5th std child being raped in school. A...

A study by researchers at the University of Michigan has found that pregnant women who delivered prematurely had higher phthalate levels than women who carried their babies to a full term.  The r...

Teaching children about strangers is important as society gets busier and the world around us gets more dangerous. Here are some tips parents can use. Whenever you discuss this issue, be clear and cr...

We painted our house a while back and did some checking on the lead content of Indian paints. I am sharing what I found. There is a study on lead content in Indian paints, done in December 2007, by T...

Short answer: You should always check with your doctor as to what medicines are safe to take, when, and in what dosage during your pregnancy. Many times, women do not have a choice and really need to...

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

In the last few years, the number of toys with small magnets have increased significantly. Some very creative and imaginative construction toys and building sets have been made possible using these ma...

SIDS is one of the most puzzling dangers to a baby in his or her first year of life. In fact, the term is not a specific syndrome at all. It is an umbrella term that is used when a baby dies a sudden,...

These tips are general guidelines that Indian parents can use to help you protect your toddlers. However, please remember that there is no replacement for the constant care and attention that you have...

These safety tips will help Indian parents think about how to make their baby's environment secure in the first year. Of course, these are no replacement for the constant care and attention that ...

Bringing a newborn home is an exciting and life-changing event. The baby will add so much to our lives, and it is important that we provide an environment that ensures the baby is safe and is nurtured...

Lead, is a substance that occurs naturally on earth. It has been used for time immemorial, including by the Indus Valley civilisation. However, this useful metal has horrifying side effects, particula...

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics. Polycarbonate plastic is tough and break-resistant and commonly used to make plastic-ware like water bottles, spoons, forks, contai...