A baby brings joy, happiness and excitement to you and your family. Babies need proper care along with love and affection. Baby is a big responsibility and you need to be concerned about everything regarding your baby. Babies are growing every second and proper sleep for them is a must.

Your newborn baby will require 16 to 17 hours of sleep a day, and after three months, that is decreased to 15 hours. A 3-6-month-old baby will require 13 to 15 hours of proper sleep. Proper sleep is essential for your baby, as it enables their growth and development. But

Fatherhood is a beautiful thing for a man but not that simplest thing in the world. Learning how to be a father has never been so easy. There are frequently asked questions from new dad to be. Here are some guidelines and tips that will help you face first time

Toys are an enjoyable part of one's child's life. Toys are fun and essential for a child's development. But toy-related injuries are reported every year and treated in the emergency department of hospitals. Children below three years old have more risk of choking as they tend to put all objects

If a baby is unwell then the breast milk composition alters to provide the additional energy that the baby needs. Breast milk helps with increasing the baby’s immunity which means that an exclusively breastfed baby needs less visits to the pediatrician for commonly occurring illnesses such as cough, cold etc.

Getting the family on board for the breastfeeding decision is very advantageous for the breastfeeding mom and helps her to breastfeed her baby for a more extended period more likely exclusively. Breastfeeding is no longer considered a mothers domain, close support from her partner, family, healthcare professionals and workplace enable

In case the baby is positioned incorrectly, its mother's breasts might not be able to produce more milk to quench its hunger. If the mother is hunched over her baby, there could be more troubles than foreseen. Hence, Instead of hunching the mother should keep her back straight her newborn

A baby has arrived home. Isn't that a delight. It reached before time, but everyone in the family is more than happy to welcome the youngest member of their family. Being a mother of a premature baby things change. There is nothing more exciting than welcoming one's bundle of joy home

Babies develop many skin conditions during the first few months of life. These include: Cradle cap, Diaper rash, Toxic erythema, Milia, Infantile acne Birthmarks Eczema prickly heat Some skin conditions are caused by normal hormonal changes or immature pores, while others are caused by inflammation or, rarely, an infection. Some issues might get aggravated with certain soaps etc. Best pediatrician near

How to calm down an irritated baby? Parenting is a difficult task and its natural for parents to feel anger when their child is constantly crying. However, it is crucial to remember that the child does not cry to irritate its parents, it simply cries because it can’t solve its problems

  Colic is a severe symptom of abdominal pain among babies, which they experience and cry uncontrollably as a result of that. This condition among babies is common and happens to about 1 in 5 babies. Causes of  Colic in Infants is mostly unknown; however, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Immature Digestive System, Intolerance

Stranger anxiety is a phenomenon experienced by babies, especially by the age of 1, at times kids show a strong preference for either of the parents at a certain age. In fact many a times such babies may view their grandparents as strangers. The only way to manage this situation

The lion and the rabbit: This tale teaches the importance of being smart and wise. Once there was a lion who every day killed and ate animals in the jungle. The animals held a meeting in the presence of the lion and decided that each day one of the

Despite getting varied advice from family and relatives regarding starting the baby's food intake by introducing dal water or rice water, we suggest you start with thick dals or khichdi as the former is entirely devoid of nutrition. [caption id="attachment_21667" align="alignnone" width="599"] Healthy Ragi porridge[/caption] Ideally, babies should consume a

As soon as a baby’s teeth start coming, the cleaning process should start with toothpaste not more than a grain of rice or just a smear on the brush. In order to avoid swallowing of the paste the baby’s face should be tilted so that the excess water dribbles out. If a