Pregnancy, Parenting and Beyond

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1 cup Potatoes 1 cup Cauliflowers 1/2 cup each of G.peas, carrots, green-beans,corn. 1 tomato Pressure cook with no water or about 1oz of water Mash and add slices of bread - wet and broken. Finely chop onions. green chillies and broccoli. Saute along with Ginger/Garlic Paste. Add it to the Mashed Veggies Combine and form small flat patties Coat with Rava or bread crumbs shallow gry Serve hot with Ketchup or Coriander Chutney Great for Party Appetizers, Lunch Sandwiches, Picnics. Prepare ahead of time and store in containers/ziploc for future use. Freeze and use within 30days.

I traveled to India when my DS was 3months, accompanied by my DH and returned alone when he was 7months. The best option is to carry your baby during travel is in a Baby Bjorn carrier I would highly recommend - Baby Bjorn Carrier Active - Sporty It provides great back support. Very easy for travel. Useful for travel in India, as you cannot really use a stroller there. Very convenient to keep baby close to you - in cold weather, or in crowded areas, its great to carry the little one to put him to sleep as well. It works like a charm. There are always plenty of helpful people travelling on India flights... if anyone offers, take help and let them carry your baby for you... in turn u can tag along their stroller or anything. Ask and u will get help. Next best option is a light weight stroller... something like this  Dream on Me Featherlight Stroller This stroller is light in weight and, can be checked in at the airplane gates.... this way u can use it all the way...and at u...

Its all about Texture and Presentation. Tiny Tots love pretty and cool looking stuff... colourful too. Similar food that you did from 6 to 12months... Pimp it up and serve it up, 12 to 24months, or older. APPY-CHEESE Cut the Apple into Half, then quarter. Remove the Core. Peel if required.  Cut each Quarter into three, so that u get thin slices. Arrange on a small plate, in the shape of a Fan. Alternate the Apple slices with Cheddar Cheese Slices. For older kids, you can also put in 1tbsp of smooth Peanut butter. SUMMER FUN It that time of the Year.. oh yeah! Melon Magic.  Get a melon-baller.  Use a combo of any of the following :  Cantaloupe, Honey-dew, Water-melon.  For older kids or adults, top with whipped cream, chopped nuts, chocolate syrup. You may add Grapes or berries too. KIWI KUPS Just cut in Half, and serve with a spoon. For smaller babies, mash with a fork.

This journey could prove quite challenging if you are not fully prepared. Have a List of Items: Cabin Bag/Diaper Bag (most airlines allow one Cabin bag + shoulder bag as diaper bag) Changing Pad Diapers - Wipes - Desitin(diaper rash cream) Bottles - Bowls - spoon - bib - get paper towels from the airplane You can carry water in sippy cups or your own water bottle (its allowed) package/sealed bottled water is not allowed through security Sealed jars/boxes of Gerber(or any other) foods are allowed - these stay good for upto24hours once opened. formula and scoop. Milk - Whole milk available on flight. Ask for it. They could warm it up too. You may carry single serve packs of milk too. do not over-load. toys - to keep baby busy carry a blanket or two of your own. a set of extra clothing for baby and yourself Keep it light... don't over load on items. In India Formula/Milk substitute - Lactogen Cereal - Easum (rice+dal) can be started at 4-6months and given right upt...

> Prepare them well with your personal information... > Don't overwhelm them, parents tend to get nervous. > Avoid mentioning that they are coming here for Pregnancy or Delivery - as that is a like taking away job positions from people here in the USA - for e.g. Doula's, Birthing consultants, Baby-sitters... > You can mention that Parents/in-laws are coming here to visit and see their Grand-children. > Try to show that they are working or have some reason to return to India. > Avoid getting upset over the issue, many-a-time the visa is denied. Stay calm, you and your husband/partner will surely be able to go through the moment.