Category: Food

Of Birthdays and Goodie Bags

Of Birthdays and Goodie Bags

Shahmeer turned four! Four years of pure joy and endless hugs where every night ends with “mama are you happy tonight?” He is a pleaser and never misses a chance of being cute. Grateful every single day for having him in my life ❤️ We […]

Introducing Solids to Baby – What? When? How? – Traditional Weaning

Introducing Solids to Baby – What? When? How? – Traditional Weaning

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 […]

Is it safe to give honey to baby?

Is it safe to give honey to baby?

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 […]

Is it safe to give cow’s milk to baby?

Is it safe to give cow’s milk to baby?

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 […]

What is the right age to introduce water to baby?

What is the right age to introduce water to baby?

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 […]

Which foods can be given to a baby older than 8 months?

Which foods can be given to a baby older than 8 months?

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 […]

Which foods can be given to a 6-8 months old baby?

Which foods can be given to a 6-8 months old baby?

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 a list of safe foods to give in the early weeks. Please note that till 6 months breast milk […]

What is the right age to introduce solids to baby?

What is the right age to introduce solids to baby?

    Babies should optimally be only fed milk (breast or formula, no other) till 6 months and should be introduced complementary food after 6 months only when the baby shows signs of readiness which include proper head holding, sitting up without support, and showing […]