What Is Sensory Stimulation?

Sensory stimulation is the input and sensation you receive when one or more of your senses is activated.This type of stimulation is important for infant development and can be used to improve the well-being of developmentally...

How To Teach Good Habits To Kids

It's never too early to start educating a child. Most parents are convinced that a child is not able to understand the rules until he speaks, but in reality as early as 6 months a child understands the meaning of...

what is tummy time and why it is so important in infants?

Tummy time happens when your baby lies on his tummy with weight on his forearms. Tummy time builds head, neck and upper body strength. Your baby should do it often each dayStart tummy time soon after birth. In the...

Benefits of skin-to-skin contact with your newborn.

 How do I do skin-to-skin contact with my baby?Ask for your baby to be placed directly on your chest right after birth, with a cap on her head and a warm blanket across her back. It's best if this can happen as soon as your...

When will my baby see clearly?

                            Your baby will be able to see pretty clearly by the time he's 12 months old, but his vision won't be fully developed until...

Your Child's Immunizations

Babies are born with protection against some diseases because their mothers pass antibodies (proteins made by the body to fight disease) to them before birth. Breastfed babies continue to get more antibodies in breast...

Age-by-Age Guide to Toys

How They Play: 0-12 Monthsbaby inspecting toyFor the first three months, your baby isn't able to do much more than observe her surroundings. Because her vision is still blurry, she sees bright, boldly patterned items...

Newborn sleep: what to expect

                               Newborn sleep: how much and whenBabies need sleep to grow and develop well. For newborns this is usually 14-17...

Bathing a Newborn.

                         How often to give your newborn a bathA bath 2-3 times a week is enough to keep your newborn clean. But if your baby really...

Giving Your Baby Fruit Juice – When Should Your Baby Have Fruit Juice?

    When Can Babies Have Fruit Juice? Is Fruit Juice Ever Good for Babies?The IAP(Indian Academy of Pediatrics) recommends using fruit juice sparingly for infants (Misuse of Fruit Juice) “It is prudent to give...

Baby Food & Allergies – All about Baby Food Allergies, How to Prevent & Identify Food Allergies.

                                                        Allergies and Baby Food...