Phenergan (Promethazine) is an antihistamine (anti-allergy) which can be used to treat various conditions when prescribed by a doctor. It also causes sedation. I have come across some doctors and quacks who prescribe it for babies too for inducing sleep, calming down an anxious baby […]

Here is why kids gets sick after the polio vaccine and what to do about it.

With a new baby and infinite unsolicited advice, mothers are overwhelmed about what and when to feed their babies. This article has you covered and provides all the information you need about introducing solids to baby the traditional way i.e. starting with thin purees and […]

The idea of having a diaper free kid and having no disasters sounds oxymoronic.. right? Toilet training and its woes are something every mother has to go through so fear not and get ready to pick up turds off your carpet, or maybe not? Follow […]

Diarrhea or loose motion is a cause of great distress for parents as there is a chance of electrolyte loss and kids can get dehydrated. In diaper clad babies, loose motion can often cause rashes and cleaning babies covered in poop from toes to shoulders […]

Baby having flu? Coughing non-stop? Unable to feed or sleep due to congestion? Read this before you choose to give antibiotics for treating common cold. Medicines usually just subside the symptoms and do not treat the cause. Antibiotics are often recommended without ensuring that the […]

Honey is often recommended for treating cough and congestion in kids however this cannot be reiterated enough that you are better safe than sorry. Honey should  NEVER be given to a baby younger than 12 months. Rarely, it can contain spores of a bacterium, clostridium […]

Due to the difficulty few mothers face while breastfeeding and the cost of buying formula or the myth that it is not a good alternative for the baby, cow’s milk looks like the best way out to many families however it should NEVER be given […]

For a baby younger than 6 months of age, breast milk is able to meet all his intake requirements, including hydration. If the baby is formula fed and the milk is made in water as per the instructions for the specific formula, there is no […]

Once a baby turns 8 months and has developed a degree of interest in food comes the time to add a variety to his diet and introduce new textures as well. By this stage, most babies have mastered the art of eating food off the […]