Postnatal Care: Tips To Take Care Of Your Kid & Yourself
Written By: Simran | Edited by: Prachi Gautam
Pregnancy sure is the most beautiful phase a woman could go through. Things change to a 360 degree right after you give birth. And believe you me, it is not always a bed of roses to do postnatal care.
My heart was pouring with a concoction of excitement and nervousness to be a first-time mama. I had no idea what motherhood could turn out to be until I hold her.
Little did I know it was not just going to be demanding on me physically but way more emotionally and mentally. In these challenging times of introduction to mommyhood, it is so important to keep sane and find your peace while taking postnatal care of your new love.
- You need not take stress to become a perfect mom because parenting and motherhood are very personal to each one. Never compare yourself to one another because each one of you is doing great.
- Try and involve yourself in bonding activities like massaging the baby, singling lullabies as it is naturally beautiful to give your new relationship the time it needs.
- Take turns with your partner. First few weeks after birth can take a toll on you. Try and take turns with your partner and take the rest you deserve.
- Ask for extended help if need be. Rightly said that it takes a village to raise a child. Ask your mom, mom-in-law of whoever could be a helping hand in postnatal care.
The more the merrier.
- Sleep when the baby sleeps. The most missed and often underrated new mom concern is sleep deprivation as it is best to sleep when the baby sleeps so you get your naps on time and can keep up when the baby needs that extra playtime.
- No matter how busy you are, take time out to do something you love. Those ten minutes of walk in the park can be a drastic mood enhancer and take away from any despair.
- Take it easy. It’s all about patience and consistency. Never challenge or judge yourself as a mother. Take one step at a time and learn from your fallbacks.
- Reach out to people you look up to since it’s great to get in touch with people who you think as an inspiration and ask them for tips and tricks on postnatal care that come with experience.
- Do not google everything. Freaky as it sounds. As much as it a blessing in disguise, it may also take your breath away seeking out too much information. It best to seek professional help if need be.
- Never compare siblings or parenting styles. Each one to themselves and each one is special.
- Postpartum rightly called as the fourth trimester can be the most magical time ever if taken in the right spirit and mindset.
So Breath and Good Luck with your journey!
This Blog is by Simran –
A Mommy blogger having beautiful 2-year-old daughter. She made a strong team with her kids and sharing amazing hacks on postnatal care and parenting.
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Here are 5 Quick & Colourful Healthy Recipe for Kids This Quarantine
Written By: Shalini Basavaraju| Edited By: Pragya Gautam
These are easy to cook, less time consuming, healthy and colourful to attract children so that they love to eat these.
PALAK(SPINACH) OATS DOSA
INGREDIENTS (Serves 2)
- Oatmeal –1 cup
- Rice flour – 1 Tsp
- Palak/Spinach – 10-15 leaves
- Onion – Optional
- Cumin seeds/Jeera – 1/2 Tsp
- Salt as required
- Water as required
- Yoghurt/ Curd – 2 Tsp
- Oil – 1-2 Tsp
HOW TO MAKE
- Boil the spinach well and let it to cool.
- Take oatmeal in a blender and grind it to a fine powder, add boiled spinach, cumin seeds and salt make a smooth paste.
- Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl -add rice flour, yoghurt and water as required to the mixture and mix it to a batter consistency.
- Heat the pan well and add oil.
- Take one spoon of batter and spread it to the shape your child loves and cook on both sides.
- Serve Palak Oats Dosa with ketchup or Just Palak oats Dosa.
CHICKPEA SALAD
INGREDIENTS(Serves 3)
- Boiled chickpea – ½ Cup
- Cut tomato – ½ Cup
- Cut cucumber- ½ Cup
- Onion – ¼ Cup Optional
- Grated coconut – ¼ Cup Optional
- Salt as required
- Lime for flavour
- Coriander – Optional
Note: You can make this healthy recipe for kids by adding Bellbeppers/avocado/roasted peanuts/capsicum/grated carrot if your kid likes.
HOW TO MAKE
- Soak chickpea overnight.
- Pressure cook for three whistles, drain and allow it to cool.
- Take Boiled chickpea in a mixing bowl add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, grated coconut, salt and mix well.
- Add Lime and coriander as required.
- Serve as an evening snack or a salad along with lunch.
MASHED POTATOES
INGREDIENTS(Serves 2)
- Potato – 3-4
- Butter – 2 Tsp
- Milk – ½ Cup
- Pepper powder /nutmeg powder/oregano – as required
- Salt as required.
- Coriander – Optional
HOW TO MAKE
- Peel and cut potatoes in cubes.
- Take a pressure cooker/ pan – Add water, salt and potato cubes.
- Pressure cook potatoes for 2whistels.
- Mash the potatoes thoroughly and drain the excess water using a strainer.
- Take a pan, add butter let it melt, add milk and boil.
- Add the mashed potatoes to the mixture and stir well till it turns to a thick paste.
- Add Salt and Pepper powder /nutmeg powder/oregano – as required and mix well and cook for 2mins.
- Remove from the pan and add coriander.
- Serve hot with bread/toast.
CORN RICE
INGREDIENTS(Serves 2)
- Cooked Rice – 1 Cup
- Boiled Corn – ½ Cup
- Onion/Spring onions – ¼ Cup
- Salt as required
- Oil – 2 Tsp
- Pepper powder as required
- Coriander – Optional
Note: You can add Boiled beans/carrot/cabbage/cauliflower to make this healthy recipe for kids.
HOW TO MAKE
- Take a Pan to add water, corn and ½ Tsp salt and cook.
- Take a Pan, add oil.
- Once the oil is heated then add some onion, corn and stir for 2mins.
- Add Rice and mix well.
- Add salt and pepper as required.
- Add Coriander and Serve Hot.
VEGGIE SCRAMBLED EGGS
INGREDIENTS(Serves 2)
- Eggs – 2-3
- Onion/ spring onion – 1
- Tomato – 1
- Oil/Butter – 2Tsp
- Salt as required.
- Pepper powder as required
- Coriander – Optional
Note: You can add bell peppers/capsicum/spinach and make it colourful.
HOW TO MAKE
- Take a bowl, add broken eggs add a pinch of salt and mix well.
- Take a Pan to add oil and heat it.
- Add onion, tomatoes and fry well.
- Add the egg mixture into the pan and let it cook.
- Mix the boiled egg
- Add salt and pepper powder as required.
- Add coriander and serve hot Veggie scrambled egg
Combo: Veggie scrambled egg can be served with roti/chapati.
About the Author
Shalini is a working mom of a 3-year-old and understands that it is a healthy recipe for kids as well as that which interest them. So I try to give my touch to the healthy recipe for kids that I make it look great for the child so that they will not resist eating these foods.
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10 Sensory activities ideas for 6 months to 2 years old
Written by: Nashra Junaid / Edited by: Prachi Gautam
Sensory activities have so many benefits on your child’s growth in the early years of their life since not only they are developing their senses during this time but also learning to explore new things. However, it is not always possible for every mother to get an idea of some creative activities for kids to enhance their motor skills. This article will help you with planning some pocket-friendly creative activities for kids which can be arranged easily at home and can help your child in his
developmental stages.
1. Coloured craft sticks
This activity is suitable for the age of 10 months and above. All you need is a transparent container for this activity and some craft sticks. Then poke some holes in the lid of the container and give sticks to your baby to put it in the bottle. You can even use coloured straws for this.
2. Washing dishes sensory bin
If your child loves to play with water then this is a perfect engaging activity for your kid. You may need a box, a cleaning brush and some of their toys. This creative activities for kids not only develop their motor skill but also teach them the general life skill of cleaning.
3. Jello dig
Take three packets of jelly and some toy this is all you need to have this creative activity for kids. Make a jelly paste and dip toys in it. Allow it cool it down then asked your kid to explore and find toys from jelly by digging deep.
4. Stacking cup
Bored from your regular toys nothing to worry you’ll need some disposable cups for this activity. Suitable for kids nine months and above. Even if they cannot stack the cups properly, still this creative activities for kids will help in developing their motor skills.
5. Hanging toys
This activity is perfect for six months old. All you need is some available toys, and rope hang toys at a position which can be easily reachable to a child he will try to grab that toy again and again.
6. Mirror play
Children love to see their reflection. Adjust a mirror in front of them and let them explore their own self.
7. Tape on a box
It is another simple but exciting activity for the kids under eight months to two years. All you need is a box and tapes of different colours. Your child will keep himself busy in removing these tapes from the boxes.
8. Ball shoebox
We all have a pile of shoeboxes lying aimlessly at our places. You can use them creatively. Make a hole on the lid of a box and give some balls to your kid. He will try to put the ball in the hole. This can get arranged for six months old to up to two years. They will equally enjoy this activity.
9. Bubble sensory kids
Remember how we used to fascinate with bubbles in our own childhood to use the same trick for your kids. To make a bubble solutions all you need is some soapy water and straw you can also use some colours to add beauty in your bubbles and let your kid enjoy. You can also give them a solution to make bubbles.
10. Sensory bags
Sensory bags are very useful in developing a sense of touch in kids. The sensory bag can be prepared at home with pulses, beans, and peas. Ziplock bags are ideal for creative activities for kids.
I hope this creative activities for kids list gives you ideas to make your days in quarantine a little brighter.
About The Author
Nashra Junaid is a mother of 3 years old daughter, a teacher, and also a freelance writer. Managing home and work life together.
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25 BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS | Great Kids Book Ideas – Gautam Pragya
Written By: Pragya Gautam
25 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS | Great Kids Book Ideas
Today I am sharing with you all 25 BEST CHILDREN'S BOOKS for 1, 2, 3 & 4-year-old kids. I will try to link as many as possible or You can search them in the library. with the names of these Great kid's books, I will be adding the link to buy it directly as well. Click on the images to buy it directly OR to add to Amazon Cart to make a purchase whenever you want.
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BLACK & WHITE for 2 months to 1-year-old
POCKET BOARD BOOKS
BIG BOARD BOOKS (100 words)
MY FAV. FLASHCARDS to teach Alphabet & Numbers
HIPPO HAS A HAT
MUSICAL BOOK
STORY OF CLIFFORD
FRANKLIN WANTS A PET
I JUST FORGOT
GROVER GOES TO SCHOOL
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10 Business Ideas for Stay at Home Mommies
Written by: Arpana Lothiya | Edited by: Prachi Gautam
Women are blessed with various in-built talents. Along with home management, women have capabilities to do much more than the same regular household job. And that’s earning money. However, being a homemaker is a full-time job but we live in a society where the money is given primary importance. So ladies why not utilize talents and showcase them to the world which a stay at home momma can easily opt for.
Here are a few suggestions of online businesses for housewives:
Cook and Earn
We all are home cooks and most of us are talented enough to cook a delicious dish. Why not show them off on social media and earn some handsome money by making videos. Shoot a video and start uploading it on Instagram, YouTube, or create a Facebook page and share.
Showcase your DIY Craft Ideas
Craft is just not an interest but a fascinating idea. And one who can think creatively can show them off on social media platforms like Pinterest, Tumblr. Making sustainable crafts can earn you really well by selling it online on etsy.com.
Pottery or pot painting
I know I know, these two are totally different work. But one who is really interested in pottery can design an online pottery course, this talent will turn out to be the best online businesses for housewives. You can use a platform like skillshare.com. And the one who can paint a pot beautifully, can sell them off online or teach pot painting. You can also have local vendors tie-up to make an awesome amount.
Stitch and sell
If you are someone who is good at stitching and can create some amazing embroidery why not make it as your profession. You can have your online boutique using Facebook or such like platform wherein you can show your designs and build customer networking.
Teach online
If you always wanted to be a teacher but could not make it your full-time profession. Why not start that now? Cuemath is one such platform wherein one can enroll and teach online. This profession earns real good money.
Learn Investing
Learn to invest and then reinvest to earn. The stock market might not be doing that well in the current situation but change is constant and this time shall pass too. If you are someone who has an interest in stocks and finance related stuff then this is your cup of tea and it is the best option for online businesses for housewives. There are multiple apps like ETMoney which provide knowledge on stock and once you are prepared, you can start investing and make some money. This job requires patience and practice. So keep calm and work on.
Be a professional homemaker
Homemaking is an art. It is not everyone who enjoys homemaking and does this endless job without complaining. So if you are someone who enjoys homemaking and is creative too, show them on Instagram’s IGTV or platforms like YouTube and gain some followers.
Sell your poetry
If you are someone who writes amazing poetry, pen them down and start publishing it online on platforms like Yes poetry. You can pen down your poetry and publish it under amazon e-book or publish them on Medium.com.
Counsel
If you are an educator of your home and are aware of entrances and exams one has to prepare before going for further studies, try counseling such students online. There are multiple consultancies who are looking to hire an online counselor.
Teach gardening
If you are an awesome gardener who has great knowledge about plants and fertilizers, encourage others to grow more. This opens a gate for online businesses for housewives. Create online workshops on gardening and earn money.
Ideas are limitless. Let’s grab some courage and re-boost the confidence and start earning money. Create some productive meaning in life.
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5 Recipes/ Food Ideas For Picky Eaters
Being a mom I can understand how frustrating it is to handle picky eaters & kids who do not enjoy eating vegetables. As I was getting so many requests to share my ideas so here I am with 5 Recipes/ Food Ideas For Picky Eaters/ Fussy Eaters. Now without wasting time let’s start.
Written By: Pragya Gautam
1. Veggie Muffins:
Gram wheat flour – 1 cup
Semolina – 1/2 cup
Salt & pepper/ chilli per taste
Grated veggies of your choice (Carrot, Cabbage, Zucchini, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Spinach, Peas
OR Just take all veggies & blend it until smooth in the paste so that kids won’t be able to see & guess what it is.
Yogurt (Curd) – 1/4 cup
Mix all the ingredients well & add water if needed to make a muffin batter-like consistency.
Distribute the batter in a muffin tray, Grease with Ghee (Clarified Butter)
Put it in the oven at 180 deg C/ 355 deg F for 20 mins, check-in 15 mins & if not done yet then keep it for another 5 -10 mins.
If you do not have an oven you can use Appe maker or conventional method of making the cake (make a cake instead of muffin & cut it in small pieces).
2. Veggie Pancake/ Chile:
Use the same proportion & Ingredients of VeggieChile muffin but add little more water to make it a pancake/ dosa batter consistency & make pancakes (chile) out of it with Ghee (Clarified Butter)
3. Cutlet Veggie Wraps:
If you have got extra time than you can make different cutlets in advance https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/veg-cutlet-recipe-vegetable-cutlet-recipe/ for a week & freeze it.
Take Chapati (Roti)/ Tortilla, Spread Ghee & sauce of kids choice, Break a cutlet & spread, Add cheese (Optional) & roll it as a Veggie wrap & Serve.
4. Veggie Khichadi:
Soak 1/4 th cup of washed Moong dal & 1/4 th Rice of your choice for 20 mins
Take the 1 cup veggies of your choice either grate it or make a paste out of it.
In medium flame
heat a pan add Ghee
Cumin seeds
Mustard Seeds
Curry leave (Optional)
add daal & rice
veggie paste or grated veggies
1.5 cup water
Salt & pepper/ green chillies as per taste
& cook until cooked well or 3-4 whistles in a pressure cooker.
5. Green Smoothie:
If you are really worried that your kid is not having enough greens than try giving Yummy Delicious Green Smoothies.
In a Blander add:
1 Ripe banana
Milk of your choice or coconut water
Add a handful of Spinach & Chia seeds (optional)/ or any other as per their choice
Dry fruits/ dry fruits powder (Optional)
Blend it all well 7 sever.
My 3.5-year-old daughter loves it & from the age when she was 2.
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Checklist OF Item to Pack When Travelling With Baby/ Toddler
– by Pragya Gautam
I still remember my travel day from the USA to INDIA with my daughter Nirvi on my own when she was just 8 months old. You will be amazed to know but little travelers need more stuff than us when they traveling. No Joke! At that time I had watched lots of videos, read so many articles, and googled a lot, and thank God I did it because it is always great to have knowledge before traveling. It was a successful journey and trip. Till date, I have traveled by flight with my baby/ toddler more than 5 times so I can safely say I can give you the advice you and provide you checklist on what to pack when traveling/ flying with a baby. Here we go! (Download the PDF at the end)
-CHECKLIST-
- Passport + Visa
- Airplane Bassinet
- 20+ Diapers for 20+ hrs. journey
- Diaper Rash Cream/ Bottom Balm/ (both)
- Diaper Changing Pad
- Wet Wipes For a Diaper change
- Burp Cloth
- 2 Plastic Bag for dirty clothes/ bottles/ diaper
- 2 Blanket
- 5 Clothes for baby
- 1 Throw to keep baby on the floor on airport
- Nursing Cover
- 2 Clothes For You
- Pacifier
- water bottle/ sipper
- milk bottles
- snacks for baby(cracker/ biscuits/ puffs)
- Travel size sanitizer
- Formula for baby
- Hot Water for formula (at least 12 oz for 20 hrs journey)
- Flasks for hot water
- Baby food( jars/ canned/ pouches)
- Paper napkins (5-10)
- Spoon to feed the baby
- Fruits/ juice/ cracker for baby
- Consent letter from other parents if traveling alone
- First Aid (At least cotton+ banded 3-4)
- Medicines (Tylenol, Gas relief, nasal aspirator, saline solution) Also Prescribed medicines if any of you are taking with prescription
- Toys and books
- Bibs, socks, mittens
- Brush to clean milk/ water bottle (dish soap you can take from flight attendants)
- Neck pillow
- Goody Bag we get for a baby in flight (always take it) you never know when you might need
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Alright so here is everything! this is all I could think of which you might need when you are traveling or flying with a baby. Not only this but I also have some REAL AMAZING TIPS for you to consider to have a safe and happy journey or let me put it this way stress-free, successful travel, and happy baby while traveling/ flying. I am going to share those in my next blog which is coming next week! Yup, I am excited hope you are too. I WISH YOU HAPPY AND SAFE JOURNEY!
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