Did you just notice the skin around your baby’s bottom is red, sore, scaly and tender? Well this could be because of your baby’s diapers. No matter how careful you are, babies will get these diaper rashes at some point of time What causes diaper rash? 1. Prolonged exposure. – wearing diapers for a long […]
Probably you might have noticed that your baby’s one eye is looking straight at you while the other eye seems to be wandering- either looking in, out, up or down. I am sure as a parent this can really keep you worried and I’ m sure you will have all sorts of queries in your […]
There is no fixed treatment plan that can soothe your teething baby. But there are certain simple remedies that you can try. In fact when my son had teething issues I consulted my dental colleagues and they advised a few tips and it helped me a lot. So I thought I’ll share them with you […]
Aren’t you excited to see those little pearly white teeth of your babies? I must tell you I was so excited to see when my son’s first tooth erupted. What is teething? Teething is a process when your baby’s teeth starts coming out through their gum line. It is also called as odontiasis. When do […]
Vision of a baby develops gradually, even after birth up until the first 2 to 3 years. It needs to be taken care of with utmost care to ensure healthy eyes throughout life. The following if adhered to properly will do just the same. BIRTH TO 4 MONTHS: It is best to use a dim light […]
I must tell you this condition is a bit tricky. As a parent it is difficult to make out if your child is seeing well. You might notice very subtle changes initially. Sometimes as he grows up, there might be deterioration in his academic performance, confidence and outlook. The child will slowly turn into an introvert and eventually as a parent you either blame yourselves for not spending enough time […]
Did you know at birth babies see exclusively black, white and a few shades of grey? Colors are experienced when the light reaches the retina of the eye. But what is retina? Retina is a tightly packed nerve cell seen at the back of your eyes. These nerve cells are called rods and cones and they are not fully developed in new born babies. The rods help us with light and darkness but the cones help us to identify the different colors. Again the cones […]
Have you noticed a crusty or a scaly patch on your baby’s scalp? Well this condition is not painful or itchy for your newborn. So don’t panic!! Cradle cap is an extremely common among the new born. It usually starts in the scalp but can extend to other areas like the ear, nose and eye lids. It is the common term for Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis as it is seen where there are a great number of oil producing sebaceous glands. It is a non- infectious skin condition usually seen in […]
Baby’s skin is synonym for a perfect, subtle and glossy skin. It is so natural, clean and shiny. But at the same time it is extremely sensitive. So it is important we take utmost care of it and protect it. I thought I will share with you all some simple tips which you can follow to help your baby retain that glowy skin. Sun: try to limit sun exposure between 10 am to 4 […]
You have noticed a few tiny red pimples on your baby’s face just when you have planned for your baby ‘s photo shoot. Don’t worry even I have been there. So we usually have the baby’s naming ceremony after 28 days of birth and I had planned for a grand celebration. I invited all my friends and relatives home. Well on the 28th day when I woke up and saw my son’s face I saw few red […]