NEWBORN CARE

Though no medication should be administered without consulting the doctor, there are a few medicines that you should always keep handy to avoid rushing to a pharmacy upon the recommendations of your doctor. I always kept a medical first aid kit handy during both my babies, in this article I have shared the contents of my medical first aid kit...

An infant needs constant care. The parent or caregiver is always on their toes, trying to raise a happy and healthy baby. With all the safety measures and precautions, that one may enforce, at times ailments find a way to affect the baby. This raises doubts in a parent on whether it’s necessary to pay the doctor a visit or to treat the baby a...

Reaching out for a cloth or bib because your baby threw up? And that too even after your baby has burped. New parents often wonder whether they need to worry about this common occurrence. If you are a new parent or caregiver, newborn spit up might mean more than the mess on your or baby’s clothes. Taking examples from our first-hand experienc...

Disposable diapers are a norm in modern day parenting. Though a necessity, parents often come across information, that makes them question the safety of diapers. Diaper rash, baby comfort, how to diaper and is it a healthy practice are a few of the many questions that bother a parent. If you too are uncertain of whether or not to use disposab...

Redness, discharge and watery eyes in a baby can be symptoms of a common problem called “blocked tear duct”. While it looks intimidating, the solution to the issue is quiet simple. Being a regular affair in that happens while the tear glands and its associated body systems develop, it is prudent to be aware and prepared for it. If you are a s...