Your new-born’s first week. Of many things, you can expect Cradle Cap in your little one. A common condition in new-borns, about 7 out of 10 babies develop cradle cap between two and six weeks of birth. It is common in babies’ up to 3 months old, but it can last up to a year or longer. Don’t worry, these are crusty, scaly and oily patches, on a new-born’s scalp that is neither itchy nor painful. Flaky in texture, they are usually dry or greasy, oily and yellow, often gets on its own mostly on baby scalp, head area and sometimes on their torsos or body folds. It sometimes may concentrate behind ..read more

Also known as “Kesar” in India, Saffron is a spice, used over centuries for its tremendous beauty and health benefits. Saffron oil is extracted from saffron spice and is an important ingredient of most traditional medicines. Enriched with magnesium, copper, potassium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc, calcium, vitamin A and C and other potent minerals, nutrient-dense Saffron Oil is known to have a wide range of benefits for skin, and overall health. In Ayurvedic texts, Saffron is known for its healing properties. It is a premium herb, highly efficacious in nature ..read more

Summer is the echo of fun, laughter and endless memories. We like to get nostalgic about past summers. Often reminiscing the childhood memories that were spent with friends and family, away from school. For our children, it is the time to abandon routine and chase the memory lane planning exotic vacation or fun times. It is their best time of the year when there’s no homework, no uniforms to wear and no reminders to study. It is the time to visit Daadi Naani ka Ghar, gorge on ripe mangoes, run barefoot in the garden with sweat trickling down their back. Without a care! The hot sun feels good a ..read more

Uncertain times as pandemic has put tremendous pressure on parents to work on their children’s immunity levels. Being confined to homes, they no longer play and exercise outdoors, under the sun and open air. Glued to gadgets all day has further taken a toll on their physical and emotional health. Unhealthy snacking and lack of proper sleep routine have silently led to several health disorders like heightened anxiety, bordering obesity and reduced immunity levels in children.        The immune system, as we understand through modern medicine, is a network of cells ..read more

Paraben are a common form of chemical preservative that are used in foods, cosmetics and skin care products. They are added to give them a longer shelf life by preventing the growth of microbes on these products. Paraben are widely used preservative since they are affordable, effective and rapidly excreted from the body. When used in baby products such as shampoos, moisturizers, cosmetics and even toys, can potentially harm them. Should you worry about Paraben in your baby care products? Parabens are used since they stop the growth of mould and bacteria that could spoil a product. Using baby c ..read more

Why every mother should trust Ayurvedic solutions combined with modern care for their babies to ensure holistic wellbeing? An ancient science, Ayurveda has stood the test of time amid ever evolving formulations and new technologies. Emphasizing on children’s holistic health through a balance in diet and lifestyle infused with nature’s goodness is the wellness mantra of their mind, body and soul. It is believed that Ayurveda, that stems from the ancient Vedic culture, is the oldest healing science. Today mothers are increasingly adopting the route of traditional wisdom along with modern formula ..read more

Neonatal care is critical as new born babies need essential and systematic care to minimize their risk of illnesses and enhance their growth and development. Ancient science or Ayurveda prescribes scientific practices toward new born care, called Jatamatra Paricharya. Neonatal massage is one of these protocols, also known as Abhyanga massage. In Ayurveda, Abhyanga (the Sanskrit name for oil massage) is explained as a therapy that we must be practiced daily. It is not identical to a massage or an oil application but a systematic application of oil over the body, especially head, ears and foot ..read more

The joy of being a mother is filled with excitement, fear and anxiety. In the middle of attending to the little one, postpartum care often takes a backseat for the mother. Ayurvedic texts has great wisdom to draw upon healing tips during the postpartum period of a mother. Since pregnancy leave a void in the body that increases Vata Dosha in young mothers, it is crucial that she gets adequate rest, love and care during the first few week of birthing. Ayurveda believes in three doshas, or life force energies – Vata, Pitta and Kapha, derived from the five elements of nature. Vata is space an ..read more

The Covid crisis continues to cause wrath and fear in the minds of people. Many parents are wondering how to get a reassuring conversation going with children about the impact of the virus. And it is important to talk to your children because when kept in dark, they tend to worry more. Here are some expert advices and recommendations from CDC (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention) on ways to avoid getting and spreading the infection. Tips for talking to children Stay Calm Children tend to absorb energies from their immediate surroundings. While they may not be able to articulate their fee ..read more

A seed is the start of a new plant life. Much like our tiny souls, seeds fly and tumble, spill and splash, pop and hop, to grow in spaces around us. They may be tiny but best known as nutritional powerhouses that boost immunity and are vital for our holistic well-being. Known as superfoods, seeds like sunflower, nuts and sesame brings along tremendous health benefits for babies and adults. Incorporating them into our daily diet is easy and one of the best ways to boost your intake of several essential nutrients. “Oh! We will soon have a plant growing inside your stomach, now that you’ve swallo ..read more