Pregnancy, Parenting and Beyond

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.

No Cooking required. Unsuitable for freezing. AVOCADO Great source of Vitamin E and Boosts the immune system. Cut in half. Remove the pit. Scoop the Flesh. Mash. Serve plain or with breast/formula milk. BANANA Provide energy, treats diarrhea and constipation. Make sure its Ripe. Mash with a fork. Initially mix with milk to provide a familiar taste. PAPAYA Contains Papain - an enzyme that breaks down protein.helps to boost digestion as well as improve indigestion. Rich in Vit C. Provides soluble Fiber - important for normal bowel function. Peel. Remove the black seeds. Puree or Mash the flesh until smooth. The above 3 may be combined as well. The list below are suitable for Freezing. CARROT PUREE Carrots are more nutritious when cooked with a little fat. A dab of unsalted butter may be used. Cook the carrots until soft. Puree to the desired consistency. APPLES OR PEARS Good to offer to babies if babies has loose stools. Chop and pu into a sauce-pan. Add a little...

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...

To boost your supply of breast milk Soak methi seeds overnight, drink the water & eat some seeds if possible You also get Methi seeds supplements/tabs at the store Soup of masoor/red dal(lentils) Papaya sabzi - prepare it like lauki/doodhi sabzi , Sabudana Roasted zeera oatmeal There is no food which can increase the milk production initially it is low it increase slowly Weting diapers 8-10 times and poop 4-5 times then milk supply is okay wrap hot water towel around your breast for 10 mins before nursing or pumping. You will see milk flow. Very good info on BF http://www.nbci.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=5&Itemid=17 http://www.kellymom.com/ onion, brocooli and cabbage are gassy items so they will create problem for the baby that why my pediatrician told me to control. i have never seen her crying for gas..but also give burp always. chocolate and coffee is also no.... is caffine so..baby wont sleepi used to drink milk, ...

for calcium - u can take spinach, paneer, cheese.... Food options for CALCIUM FIBER - Fruits and Vegetables PROTEIN requirements during Pregnancy Include all food groups in meals+snacks... Dinner can be soup or Salad of baby spinach or lettuce +boiled egg or grilled chicken/turkey +black beans or kidney beans +shreadded cheese or cottage cheese +salt/pepper+drizzle of olive oil or lemon juice + carrots or broccoli or corn LENTIL DOSA 1/2 cup - Urad dal 1/2 cup - Toor dal 1/2 cup - Moong dal 1/2 cup - Chana dal 1/2 cup - whole moong dal 1/2 cup - rice and 1 table spoon Methi seeds Soak all the above and grind it and keep it overnight to ferment, You can have 4-5 dosa's for lunch. SAMPLE DIET FOR GESTATIONAL DIABETER http://diet.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Sample_Diet_for_Gestational_Diabetes OR SAMPLE MENU'S http://pregnancy.emedtv.com/gestational-diabetes/gestational-diabetes-sample-menu.html OR DIET PLAN http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/diabetes-gestatio...

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Nose bleeds are common in the winters and during pregnancy. Apply coconut oil to your nostrils at night. Vicks vapour-rub makes the nose dry - avoid using it. Avoid blowing your nose too hard. READ: http://www.babycenter.com/0_nosebleeds-d uring-pregnancy_255.bc Cool mist humidifier is more useful than the warm mist one. Keep warm water in a flask at ur bedside... staying hydrated is important, especially in the winter - as we tend to drink less water in the cold season. Going to pee at night...many many times...well...dats a part of every Pregnancy...