ShishuWorld | Expecting
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ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
One of the things that bother parents and specially mothers is to see if their kids are growing up properly when they are babies. We shared our height and weight chart for babies from 0 to 2 years. The same continues even after kids have reached toddler stage and even later specially if the kid is on skinnier side.
Growth chart for Babies (0-24 months)
Here we share the average height and weight chart for girls between the age of 2 years and 12 years, i.e. after toddlerhood till they reach puberty. This the age when girls grow at the highest rate and their growth in height becomes less after t ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
Gestational Diabetes is a kind of diabetes which is diagnosed in pregnant women, who were previously not diagnosed with diabetes. This is usually diagnosed in third trimester of pregnancy.GD usually affects between 4 to 10 percent of pregnant women.
It occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone which breaks down body glucose to energy which is used up by body. During pregnancy, hormonal changes can make cells less responsive to insulin, which induces pancreas to produce more insulin. In some women, pancreas are not able to keep up with the requirement. Wh ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
Weight gaining recipe for Baby
Raw Kerala Banana Powder
Raw Kerala Banana Porridge
Bananas are extremely popular all across India. They are easy to eat, provide instant energy and full of goodness. Kerala banana or Nendran banana has a special name and is considered very nutritious, so it is introduced right at infancy.
Kerala banana is also known as Nendran banana and it is one of the first foods given to a baby in kerala and is one of the most nutritious first foods which is full of vitamins and minerals and also helps in weight gain.
Benefits of Raw Banana
Raw banana is very beneficial for ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
Importance of hydration for Mothers and Kids – with Dr. Poornima Shankar
Summer is at its peak and one of the most common queries that we receive is how to ensure children don’t get dehydrated.
Recently, Himalaya Baby Care invited Dr. Poornima Shankar, Sr. Research Scientist & Nutritionist for a live session on their Facebook page to talk about this very topic. I could never miss such an opportunity to listen to an expert on the topic of hydration in both mothers and children.
Here is a brief synopsis of what I learnt in the session.
While hydration is important for everyone ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
Pregnancy and Ramadan : A guideline to healthy fasting for the mother and foetus Can I fast when i am pregnant? Is it safe for a pregnant woman to fast?
It is generally considered to be safe for pregnant women to fast, however each case is different and one must consider health concerns before making a commitment to fast. A consultation with the gynecologist will help an expecting mother gain a clear idea of the risks involved in fasting during a pregnancy. The doctor is likely to carry out a physical health examination and take a look at the patient’s medical history before making any re ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
The new year 2018 is knocking on the door and we are all set for saying good bye to 2017. I recently went shopping for my 1 year old nephew and we went crazy looking at the cute outfits available all around. But, of course we know that there is no point going overboard when shopping for babies as they outgrow their clothes at the speed of light. We bought a mix of comfortable clothing and a couple of party wear for special occasions and were quite happy with what we got.
We shortlisted 5 outfits that every baby/toddler needs to rock in 2018.
Onesies & Rompers
A baby’s wardrobe is incomple ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
Stroller safety tips
Points to remember when buying a stroller
As the baby starts beautiful journey of life, parents feel the need for the prams to travel along or roam around with their baby at comfortable wheels. Baby moves around in the prams, takes a nap in the pram so it is primary need of any parent; but you need to be aware about the safety measures of your baby in the pram or out of pram.
Strollers’ safety starts from choosing the right stroller for your newborn. Here are some useful tips about baby’s best comfortable strollers and how much safe they are. Curiously, you have a ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
By the time you are 35 weeks pregnant, you might want to keep your bags ready to be able to rush to hospital or birthing center at shortest notice. It is important to keep a list of what to pack to be delivery ready and keep the hospital bag prepared and at an easy to reach in your house, maybe even in your car.
You should ideally pack two hospital bags, one for yourself and another one for the new arrival. It is convenient to keep them separate instead of packing everything in a large case which will make it difficult to find anything when it is needed. The time of the year when you ..read more
ShishuWorld | Expecting
8M ago
I recently attended Himalaya BabyCare’s Facebook live session with Dr. Hema Divakar, who is a renowned gynaecologist. This session was generously conducted by Himalaya FOR MOMS and the good news is they will be conducting similar live events in future as well.
It was a very informative and fully interactive session and Dr. Hema Divakar was very open to answering questions from the attendees. She also busted plenty of myths around pregnancy and addressed concerns of moms. I will take you through the session in brief and some of the most commonly asked questions which the doctor answered.
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ShishuWorld | Expecting
2y ago
One of the things that bother parents and specially mothers is to see if their kids are growing up properly when they are babies. We shared our height and weight chart for babies from 0 to 2 years. The same continues even after kids have reached toddler stage and even later specially if the kid is on skinnier side.
Growth chart for Babies (0-24 months)
Here we share the average height and weight chart for girls between the age of 2 years and 12 years, i.e. after toddlerhood till they reach puberty. This the age when girls grow at the highest rate and their growth in height becomes less after t ..read more