Baby Ear Piercing and Aftercare


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Hello Mommies, how is your new year going?

Recently we pierced by little ones ear and she looks really cute with her danglers. So here are some tips and gyaan on ear-piercing.

In India its more of a cultural thing and even boys get their ear pierced. I dreaded this event and hence delayed it till my baby was 10 months which was late according to everyone.

When to pierce the ear?

Usually they pierce the ear of the baby when they are 3 months to a year. Earlier the better, as its easy to control the baby and it wont hurt them much as the skin is soft. But they should have completed their first dose of vaccinations.

Types of piercing:

In India, “Gun Shot” is very popular and it can be done at any doctors clinic where they shoot the earring into the ear with a gun. We chose a more traditional method by getting her ears pierced at the goldsmiths shop.

We  went to Krishniah Shetty Bangalore where piercing seems like a fancy affair. We had to purchase a gold thead (aroung 3k) and they applied an anesthetic cream on my baby’s ear and let us wait for 30 mins. It was tasking holding her without letting her touch her ear. They claim that its painless but when it was done she was crying a lot which is normal i guess but i don’t believe the painless stuff. charges 1.2k. Traditional goldsmiths use a hot gold thread which is less painful.

After effects:

She was alright after the piercing, only once the wire got caught to a cloth and there was a little bleeding. Otherwise she did not cry too much

Ear piercing Ceremony

We do not perform any ceremony for ear piercing. But in some Tamil families ear piercing is combined with mundan (shaving babys hair) ceremony on the 11 months of baby’s birth. Also non vegetarian food is served during this function.

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  • Care should be taken not to pull the earring for 10 days. Make you baby wear clothes loose at the neck or buttoned.
  • Wipe the area daily with alcohol strips (70%) and everytime water touches the area.
  • Apply Fucidin cream 3 times. (consult your doctor)
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Benefits of Namakatti or Tilak

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You will spot these white clay sticks in any religiously house in India that performs pooja. Also a tilak is alworn by religious Hindu people on the forehead. Namakatti or Tilak is clay and has so many medicinal uses and is commonly purchased when a baby is born.

My mom got me few sticks after my baby was born. Though I don’t use it for religious purposes it has worked very well for few ailments. Here are a few:

Treats Pimples: when you have troubled skin after childbirth, here is a simple aid, just rub the stick with water on a stone and apply on pimple. If mixed with sandalwood its even more effective.

Heat rash on Baby: Just apply the same paste as above (tilak and sandalwood) on rashes.

Eye abscess: Rub tilak with water and apply on the eye.

Sore throat: Apply the paste on the sore throat.

All these remedies will work on babies as its totally herbal and safe.

Availability:

Its available at any pooja store or stores near temples.

Cost:
Rs 10 per packet thats all :)

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When dad decided and all concurred.. the change in parenting styles

Hello everyone!!

Here is an article that talks about the traditional parenting approach followed by our parents and the more modern parenting followed these days. While there is no right or wrong on which parenting style to follow, this is just an interesting read that most of us all relate to and will make you stop and reminisce your childhood days.

Happy reading !! do share your thoughts on the same

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Source: The Hindu

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Baby Food 9 Months Plus: Cheesy Vegetable Pasta

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I have been giving my baby Heinz Cheesy Veg Pasta for sometime. But sadly the availability is an issue here and also its very expensive. So I thought Ill replicate this dish at home and it turned out to be very good and my LO loved it.

Ingredients:

  • Whole wheat pasta
  • Pizza or Pasta Seasoning
  • Veggies – Beans, Carrot, Peas, Potato, Broccoli, Cauliflower etc
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Salt

Procedure

  • Chop garlic and cut or grate veggies. Add butter in pan and add garlic and saute.
  • To this add veggies and saute, then add water and boil.
  • Now puree the veggies, if your using grated veggies leave as it is.

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  • Add the dry pasta to a mixer and powder. You can leave it coarse for bigger kids.
  • Now add pasta to a pan and cook with water. To this add veggie puree, salt and seasoning.
  • Turn off flame and add cheese slice in bits ot grated cheese. * Do not add cheese to boiling pasta as it will curdle*.
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Types of Thermometers for Babies and Kids

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Hello Mommies,

Here is a guide to buying the right thermometer for your little ones, and my experience.

Types of thermometers in the market are:

Digital thermometers:

These are the traditional mercury thermometers that we have been using since ages, its accurate and efficient. There can be used below the tongue, armpit and rectal. Of which rectal temperature is suppose to be most accurate. But commonly the armpit is used. I have a multi purpose thermometer from Safety First and it was quite tasking to use on my LO.

Price range: its quite cheap from Rs 100- 700

Ear thermometer:
I bought a ear thermometer from Chicco which will be reviewed shortly and what can I say its just a boon. I totally freaked out when my baby was down with fever and never slept fearing the temperature rise. You can use this without waking the baby and the reading appears after 1sec thats all.

Price: Around Rs 3000

Temporal artery thermometers:

They are of two types, one is a no touch and the other is by a simple touch on the forehead.
You would have seen all the Pediatricians using it these days. It takes the reading from the forehead. Just like clicking a photograph. From what I have heard the no touch one is the least accurate thermometer, but still its trusted by many doctors.

Price: Rs 2000-5000
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Pacifier thermometers:

They are very easy to use with a baby, just give it to them to suck and your work is done. But cant be used on a sleeping baby.I didn’t buy it as it cannot be used in the long run.

Price: Reasonable from Rs 350 onwards.

My verdict:

An ear thermometer is the best if you dont mind the price, and your looking for something that will last long. Its very simple to use, just one click and you will be done without disturbing the child.

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Benefits of Baby Walker – Review Bonafide Walker

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Hello Mommies, have you every used a walker for your baby?
I mostly plan all the stuff that my kido uses way before she really uses it. But, I was always against a walker as I read bad reviews of walkers and how babies fall from a walker.

Another thing that I heard was that babies don’t learn to walk soon. So a walker was totally ruled out of our list. We once went to a baby store to pick up something and put my LO into a walker to distract her, as she was highly disturbed and cranky. She was totally happy and started feeling so independent and liberated. She was happily strolling in the shop.

We had to pick it up. Though I have not heard of the brand before this one seemed to be a sturdy walker as compared to the rest.

What we love:

My LO enjoys her walks, she is at a stage where she holds on to things and tries to walk on her own when not in a walker. So I dont see her skipping her milestone.

The walker is stable and heavy so there is no chances of falling. Do not buy walkers with a ring around they are light and the baby can topple. Continue reading

I can take short breaks and do small chores when my baby is in the walker. Very useful in the kitchen.

The height is adjustable so you can use it for babies after 7 months.

Price:

Around Rs 2600

Is a walker useful:

It definitely is very useful, one of my best buys till now.

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New year’s beauty resolutions for mommies


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Wishing all our readers a very Happy New Year!!

Tonight is a big one for many of us, there will be partying, greeting, meeting and loads of fun. For a few it will be spending quiet time with family watching all the fun on television. Most of us mommies are always finding it difficult to pick the right outfit or a quick way to fix the hair and makeup for the party.
Now Looking and feeling good is not only for parties and get-together. So lets all join to make a few resolutions for the coming year that will help us feel more healthy and beautiful. Here are a few tips that we all should attempt to keep in the years to come.
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– Wash Your Face
To remove all the makeup before going to bed

-Clean Your Makeup Brushes
regularly

-Get a good nights Sleep
to relieve stress and feel rejuvenated

-Apply Sunscreen Everyday
atleast 20mins before stepping out (in all seasons, including winter)

-Drink water
to cleanse your system. Warm water works like magic in losing weight and leaving you with a glowing skin

-Exercise
any simple one but do it everyday. Just a walk for 15-20mins will also do

-Eat healthy
fully balanced meal

-Follow a simple beauty regime
Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturize

Now that you are all set to rock with more confidence by feeling and looking good, spread the word by sharing the beauty secrets with other beautiful mommies …
Cheers!!

Have a super year everyone

Love from Mommyswall.

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DIY – Homemade Fruits and Vegetable Wash

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Hello Mommies,
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season to the fullest. I know we have not done too many posts during the last few days, as we are all chilling out before the year ends. Here is my last post for this year.

We all consume a plate full of pesticides daily. You can see my post here.

Even washing fruits and veggies with hot water is not enough to remove some harmful pesticides. They are made to withstand rain so you can imagine. I saw some veg and fruit washes in the supermarket but they were expensive. I started hunting for some organic recipes and found the one below which I have modified and used. My mom too uses the wash now and we are both very much satisfied. So here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

  • Plain Vinegar : 1 bottle
  • Baking Soda – 1 tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Lemon – 1
  • Water
  • A storage jar

Procedure:

  • Mix vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio in a big bowl. To this add salt, lemon juice and stir.
  • Now add baking soda slowly and stir little at a time, as the liquid will rise up with bubbles.
  • Now store it in a container and use.

How to use:

Take water in a bowl and add some of the wash (1-2 Tbsp) and drop in your veggies and fruits. Leave for a min and rinse again.

This kind-off sums up my New Year resolution of trying to lead an organic and natural life. Whats your plan???

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Merry Christmas to all our Lovely Readers!!!

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Christmas is a Time to Share – 1$ will bring a smile on a little ones face

I always remember Christmas as a time to share. Though we dont celebrate Christmas at home, we used to have a blast at school. We were thought to spread this joy and share a little something with the underprivileged during this time of the year.  As mommies, I think its very important to teach our kids the joy of charity.
Though I am not directly involved with any organization and also dont believe in forcing anyone to donate. Charity really comes from the heart and  I make it a point to share a little something with a few kids every year by paying their fees.
Here is a mail from Happy Feet an organization working with terminally ill children.
Today I want to to let you know about an Initiative to create India’s First Ever Hospice for Terminally Ill Children. https://www.facebook.com/HappyFeetHome
 
This Hospice will be a day care centre for such children and their parents to make their last few days happy and memorable. It is about adding days to their life. 
 
To make this dream a reality, we have launched a crowdsourcing campaign, to put together funds required for the initiative. 
 
The contribution can start right from $1. This is where the contribution can be made – 
 
 
This initiative has been covered by some of the leading publishers like 
 
 
 
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Cheesy Vegetable Soup for Babies and Kids (weightgain recipe for baby and tots)

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Hello Mommies,

Here is an interesting soup for winters which can be enjoyed by the whole family including babies (8 months plus). Try it with as much veggies as possible.

Ingredients:

  • Vegetables – Carrot, Beans, Broccoli, is what I used, you can use any veggie based on the child’s age
  • Butter
  • Garlic – 2-3 cloves
  • Onion – 1/2
  • Peppercorns
  • Cheese Slice (1) or Grated Cheese (1 cube)
  • Salt

Procedure:

  • Grate Veggies or chop finely. In a pan add butter, onion (whole cut into 2), garlic  and toss.
  • To this add veggies, peppercorns and fry for a min. Then add water and boil for 5-10 mins to get a nice stock.
  • Strain the veggies and again boil this stalk with salt to get the heat back. Now turn off flame add cheese and stir till it melts.
  • Tada… your yummy cheesy veg soup is ready, great for weight gain in babies.
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