A big spoonful of help

The age your baby gets teeth varies greatly from child to child.

बाळ 6-8 महिन्याचे झाले की ते घन आहार आणि बाळासाठी असलेला तृणधान्यांचा आहार घेण्यास सज्ज झालेले असते.

There is likely to be slight differences in poo between babies depending on their age and what food or milk is being ingested (breast, infant formula, solids or a combination).

What is W-sitting? W – Sitting is a sitting position in which a child sits on the floor with his or her legs in the W-position.

Around 6-8 months, babies are ready for solids and infant cereals. 

Macronutrients are essential nutrients that aid in the process of growth and development of your child. The three types of macronutrients are proteins, carbohydrates and fats. They make up a major part of the food that we consume. Out of these, proteins participate in important biological process. This makes proteins vital for your baby’s health and nourishment. It is important that your infant's diet contains an adequate amount of proteins. This makes proteins one of the most important nutrients your baby needs.

At the onset of summer, you realise that your baby’s craving for food reduces considerably. The summer heat makes her grumpy and she refuses to eat. Lack of nutritious food intake could become a cause for constant worry, as it most certainly will affect your little one’s health.

As your bundle of joy reaches 6 months of age, complimentary food in the form of mashed or pureed becomes a part of their daily nutrition intake. These soft lumps or puree food help the baby to develop chewing skills and strengthens the tongue, which aids in speech development.

 It is recommended that babies be breastfed up to the age of 1 year. Due to change in dietary requirements from 6 months onwards, babies need to be given solid food.