For a healthy infant, the moment of introduction of solid foods depends on his neurologic and gastrointestinal maturation. Usually, the child is ready for non-liquid foods when he is able to sit and to coordinate chewing and swallowing of this kind of food. By the age of 4 to 6 months, the baby can digest and...
Mommies tend to be saggy If a baby shows up into your life, you already know that you are not the person making the rules anymore. Your baby becomes the boss; he shifts the centre of your universe. It’s exciting, interesting and fun being a parent, but also consuming and overwhelming. Sometimes you are so absorbed...
Food diversification using this recipe can be done beginning with the age of 6 months. Meals will be gradually replaced with solid foods- only one, in the initial stage, and the second until 9 months. Lunch is the first meal replaced with solid foods. WEEK 1 Ingredients assorted vegetables (carrots, parsley, celery root, parsnip, pumpkin) 1...
When your child refuses to eat or eats too little, he experiences intense fear of being fat, he hides to binge himself, or he has cuts and calluses across the top finger joints, he might have an eating disorder. Eating disorders are syndromes characterized by major disturbances in eating behavior and by distress or excessive concern...
Sesame seeds are the oldest condiments known to mankind. It has been mentioned in various ancient scripts and epics as a seed of immortality. It has got various ingredients that helps in keeping heart healthy. It also keeps your digestive system functioning well. It helps protect from cancer. Sesame seeds gives protection from osteoporosis during menopause....
It is usually said that a pregnant woman is eating for two. The truth is that mothers only need about 300 extra calories per day during pregnancy (an extra sandwich, for example, or some healthy snack like a glass of milk). But all that you eat as a future mother has to be healthy, because what...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral problems in children. They are inattentive, over-active; they react impulsively and present difficulties in focusing for longer periods of time. Usually, ADHD affects children and adolescents, but it can continue into adulthood, too. The ADHD may be pretty difficult to diagnose because every...
Congratulations! You’re a mom now — or are soon to be one. Your baby means the world to you. Your little baby boy or girl is a precious addition to your family. But, as you know all too well, babies are a lot of work. Diaper changing, nap times, feeding (whether you breastfeed or go with...
The basis of your baby’s future intelligence is set during pregnancy. First of all, he or she will get from you the intelligence gene and from the food you eat will receive nutrients that can boost the development of the nervous system. The future mom should eat foods that contain protein, choline and Omega-3s. Proteins promote...
In the first year of life, the baby is not entirely aware of his own individuality, identifying himself with his parents. Since the difference “me – my Mommy/Daddy” is vaguely understood, this year is a period of relative calmness; as long as baby’s basic needs are satisfied, the shadow of conflicts is away. Unfortunately, this grace...
You’ve just become the mom of a happy and healthy baby and you are really eager to lose all the weight you’ve gained during pregnancy. If in the day before birth you could barely see your feet because of your tummy, in the day after you might want to rediscover your old body. Unfortunately it took...
All parent wish their baby to be bright and smart, hence they begin training them right from the youngest age. The best method to augment their growth of brain is to use baby educational toys. There are numerous baby educational toys out there on the bazaar. Your baby would certainly gain from them while having big...
Has your baby developed the habit of requiring massive attention to get to sleep and stay asleep? Instead of you getting to lay down and go to sleep you spend half your night in the nursery to keep your baby quiet and sleeping. Controlled crying for babies is one technique you can use to start changing...
You will hear breastfeeding supporters always telling you about the superior nutritional value of breast milk over formula. What most of them neglect to tell you is the quality of the breast milk nutrition is exactly equal to the nutritional quality of the mother’s diet. A breastfeeding diet is not to lose weight, but to make...
Before you became pregnant you may have enjoyed going out with friends and having a drink or two over dinner. Then when you decided you wanted to get pregnant you gave it all up. After 9 long months and those first couple months of being at home with your baby, you are chomping at the bit...
Once your baby reaches about 6 months of age, your baby’s Doctor will recommend you start introducing foods. Following a proper plan of baby weaning is very important to make sure you don’t develop a fussy eater. Here’s a few tips to get you started. The first food you are likely to introduce to your baby...
International Congress on Obesity, revealed that reports linking the risk of mortality and obesity at young age. A research conducted by scientists from the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark concluded that men who suffer from obesity at the age of 20 years face double the risk of dying prematurely. The study, led by...
When your baby starts to get a red rash, or scaly looking skin, all your helpful relatives and friends may start scaring you. They will come up with a diagnosis faster than the Doctor could even take a look. Many of them will claim it is baby eczema, without even really know what they are talking...
Losing weight is on the mind of almost every woman after she delivers her baby. She desperately wants to get back down to her pre-pregnancy weight and start wearing her old clothes. Is losing weight while breastfeeding healthy for both the mother and the baby? You may be hearing from your mother, friends, or other concerned...
The term baby maker used to refer to people trying to have a baby, or to a woman who was prolific at having babies. Today the term has been latched onto by software programs which attempt to take pictures of yourself and your spouse, or potential mate, and combine them to give you an idea what...
