Toddler
Sucking on your kid’s pacifier is Good
Toddlers are less likely to have asthma and itchy rashes if their parents “cleaned” their pacifiers by sucking on them when the kids were infants, a small new study suggests. The findings don’t prove that technique protects kids against asthma, eczema or other allergies. But researchers said it’s possible the … Read more
When to Start Your Baby on Solids
Just this past week, I bumped into two new moms of 4 months old who were particularly worried about when to start solids. One pointed out how her mother had been pressuring her for over 2 months to start solids – using that familiar phrase, “Well when you were a … Read more
A Flavorful Semolina for Toddlers
A Flavorful Semolina for Toddlers and Babies. For all those mothers who have children who only say No to food, this is my way of making Semolina which has never disappointed me even when my son is 2 years old. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Semolina (Sooji). 2 tsp unsalted butter. One … Read more
Homemade Khichdi full of Desi Flavors and nutrients for a toddler
Don’t mind the Lazy picture, that ‘s the best I could take because the Monster was hungry! But it was really tasty! Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted Butter. 2 tbsp Very small diced onions. 1 tbsp soaked split red lentil (masoor). 1 tbsp soaked split yellow lentil (moong). Note: Soak Lentils … Read more
Toddler Potty Training: Signs of Readiness
First, some perspective for frazzled parents: Every healthy child is successfully potty trained. In the long run, the age at which she masters these particular skills doesn’t matter. It’s not a reflection of your skills as a parent or your love for her. Doing it earlier doesn’t mean she’s smarter … Read more
Toddler Diarrhea: The Straight Poop on Poops
All parents become frustrated when they must change their toddler’s dirty diapers when diarrhea strikes. A child suffering from diarrhea may pass 5 to 10 stools per day. Those stools are loose or watery, often running down the child’s leg and soiling both carpeting and furniture. Diaper rash may appear. … Read more