=> The 5 S's: Five Steps to Turn On Your Baby's Calm Reflex
1. Swaddling - tight wrapping
2. Side/Stomach - laying a baby on her side or stomach
3. Shushing - loud white noise (just as comes from within)
4. Swinging - rhythmic, jiggly motion
5. Sucking - sucking on anything from nipple or finger or a pacifier
Some Vital Clues to baby's sound
1. Is baby opening mouth and rooting (This could indicate hunger)
2. Is baby yawning rubbing his eyes, moving his head from side to side, or staring out with droopy eyelids (This could indicate fatigues)
3. Does he seem to be intentionally looking away from you aor starting to hiccup? (This could indicate over simulation)
4. Is he making facial grimaces and trying to bear down (This could indicate intestinal discomfort)
Extracted by Deepti from Dr. Karp's Book, The Happiest Baby On The Block -
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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
सनातन धर्म के सोलह संस्कार
सनातन धर्म के सोलह संस्कार - As explained by Mamaji
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Sanatan Dharm Ke Solah Sanskar
A Praj janam sanskar – janam se pahaley - These are performed by parents
1. Garbhadhan
2. Punsayu
3. samantonayan – kesh paan – upar uthana /unnat karna
When chandrama poonya ke nakshatra mein hota hai – tabhi uchit samay hota hai. In this the husband strokes his wife's hair and keeps doing so. Is samay pati devtayone se garb ? ki raksha kari jati hai
B: Shayasham – Bachpan mein honey waley sanaskar
4. jaat karm – jay menas utpan OR after birth
(i) naDhi shed, soney ki sili
(ii) Say this in ear Vedosi iti (=> ved ho) _ managal mein bhagwan ki daya se tum yahan born huey ho, tum gyan roop ho. Issey putr medhavi, shakti sampan, aur shatayu honey ki kamna kee jati hai …. Ant mein pita ussey sambodhit karke apni aatma ka ansh aur hridya ka tukaDha ghoshit karta hai. Sansar ki visham-tayone mein khush rahaney, vijay paney, aur shat aayu, jeeney ke liye vah bachchey se ojasvi bhasha mein kahata hai – ki - Tu Pathhar bann – (to fight with vishamtayone) tu parashu (farsa) ban – tu sona amrit ban
5. naam karan – 10th day – sarthak naam rakhate hain. Nirarthak naam nahin rakhtey hain.
Putr ka sam-akshak naam 2 or 4 akshar ka hona chahiye. A-bhi-na-v
(girl ka) Kahanhiya ka visham akshak – 1 3 5 kavita ak-sh-ara dee-p-ti
Nakshatra vrikhska aur nadi – inke naam nahin honey chahiye
Ant-yaj parvat pakshi saanp ya servants ka arth deney waley naam bhi females ke nahin honey chahiye. ()
naam – swati anuradha
6. nishkraman Nish-kraman –
- papa prays from Bhagwan when sun is outside and for his well being
Pita takes baby in godi and says one mantr – “twam jeev shartaha shatam vadhamano” – this is aashirwav papa gives and then gives in mothers god => menas u go ahead for 100 varsh tak aagey baDhatey raho => shastrone mein iska samay from birth -> 3rd shukla paksh ke 3rd ya 4th tithi …
Shukla = 15 days -> after 1.5 months ke baad 3rd / 4th – day
(approx same time - 1.25 months tak mother does no work)
7. anprashan means khilaney ko -> from the 6th month -> Ghee chawal or dahi- honey-ghee mix; the eldest in home will soney ki salakah or spoon or sikka (ginni or chandi ka sikka) – using that the eldest gives first feed -> else using ordinary spoon itself
Significance: of it is that it is an aashirvad => baby should be able to eat himself and feed ann to others too
8. chura karm _ choota => choti => mundan =>
First make choti – leave some hairs (after janam 1st or 3rd varsh) hair mein dahi dhoodh makhan -> pita devtayone ki stuti karke … balak ke kuch kesh kata hai. Niyam -> pita first uses scissors to cut first few hairs himself and then the nai can cut the rest and then leave a small choti (earlier there used to be very many chotis – for different devtanone ke naam, but now its okay to leave only one choti)
Best part - Pita parsys to churi and prays to ??? and prathna kartey hain … ki hey “he churey tu marna mat. Hey aushadhiyone tum raksha karo”
This is preferred to be done either at nadi (river side) or a teerth place
9. Kran Ched - all sampan people do it these days. Even boys have it some place -> 3rd or 5th year ->
brihastpi recommended 10th 12th or 16th day
helpds to avorodh sharirik rog
By pita – first dahiney then left kaan mein chedan kiya jata hai ->. ved padhaney ki vidha bhi unkey kanone mei pahuchani start ho jati hai
C: shikha Kaleen sanskar – education here responsibility teacher more and less on parents
10. upnayan – => sammep lejana
Means balak ko admission in college – take in college – like in janeyu
yagya paro (janeyu)
10. vedarambh – paDhai shuru ho jati hai
11. sama vartan – niyam 25 varsh 35 or 38 varch -> tak brahcharya ka palan karte huey study. Then can start naukri. (like convocation deekshank)
D: Aashram praveh ke sanskar
12. Vivah
13. Vaanprasth
14. Sanyas
E: Avsan Sanskar
15. An-tesh-thi - After death
There is another tradition in which a rice is filled in a ghara and a mudhra in put it it and then given to some one. Perhaps a pandit ji helps to complete this pooja.
More more info - visit this link:
Sanatan Dharm Ke Solah Sanskar
A Praj janam sanskar – janam se pahaley - These are performed by parents
1. Garbhadhan
2. Punsayu
3. samantonayan – kesh paan – upar uthana /unnat karna
When chandrama poonya ke nakshatra mein hota hai – tabhi uchit samay hota hai. In this the husband strokes his wife's hair and keeps doing so. Is samay pati devtayone se garb ? ki raksha kari jati hai
B: Shayasham – Bachpan mein honey waley sanaskar
4. jaat karm – jay menas utpan OR after birth
(i) naDhi shed, soney ki sili
(ii) Say this in ear Vedosi iti (=> ved ho) _ managal mein bhagwan ki daya se tum yahan born huey ho, tum gyan roop ho. Issey putr medhavi, shakti sampan, aur shatayu honey ki kamna kee jati hai …. Ant mein pita ussey sambodhit karke apni aatma ka ansh aur hridya ka tukaDha ghoshit karta hai. Sansar ki visham-tayone mein khush rahaney, vijay paney, aur shat aayu, jeeney ke liye vah bachchey se ojasvi bhasha mein kahata hai – ki - Tu Pathhar bann – (to fight with vishamtayone) tu parashu (farsa) ban – tu sona amrit ban
5. naam karan – 10th day – sarthak naam rakhate hain. Nirarthak naam nahin rakhtey hain.
Putr ka sam-akshak naam 2 or 4 akshar ka hona chahiye. A-bhi-na-v
(girl ka) Kahanhiya ka visham akshak – 1 3 5 kavita ak-sh-ara dee-p-ti
Nakshatra vrikhska aur nadi – inke naam nahin honey chahiye
Ant-yaj parvat pakshi saanp ya servants ka arth deney waley naam bhi females ke nahin honey chahiye. ()
naam – swati anuradha
6. nishkraman Nish-kraman –
- papa prays from Bhagwan when sun is outside and for his well being
Pita takes baby in godi and says one mantr – “twam jeev shartaha shatam vadhamano” – this is aashirwav papa gives and then gives in mothers god => menas u go ahead for 100 varsh tak aagey baDhatey raho => shastrone mein iska samay from birth -> 3rd shukla paksh ke 3rd ya 4th tithi …
Shukla = 15 days -> after 1.5 months ke baad 3rd / 4th – day
(approx same time - 1.25 months tak mother does no work)
7. anprashan means khilaney ko -> from the 6th month -> Ghee chawal or dahi- honey-ghee mix; the eldest in home will soney ki salakah or spoon or sikka (ginni or chandi ka sikka) – using that the eldest gives first feed -> else using ordinary spoon itself
Significance: of it is that it is an aashirvad => baby should be able to eat himself and feed ann to others too
8. chura karm _ choota => choti => mundan =>
First make choti – leave some hairs (after janam 1st or 3rd varsh) hair mein dahi dhoodh makhan -> pita devtayone ki stuti karke … balak ke kuch kesh kata hai. Niyam -> pita first uses scissors to cut first few hairs himself and then the nai can cut the rest and then leave a small choti (earlier there used to be very many chotis – for different devtanone ke naam, but now its okay to leave only one choti)
Best part - Pita parsys to churi and prays to ??? and prathna kartey hain … ki hey “he churey tu marna mat. Hey aushadhiyone tum raksha karo”
This is preferred to be done either at nadi (river side) or a teerth place
9. Kran Ched - all sampan people do it these days. Even boys have it some place -> 3rd or 5th year ->
brihastpi recommended 10th 12th or 16th day
helpds to avorodh sharirik rog
By pita – first dahiney then left kaan mein chedan kiya jata hai ->. ved padhaney ki vidha bhi unkey kanone mei pahuchani start ho jati hai
C: shikha Kaleen sanskar – education here responsibility teacher more and less on parents
10. upnayan – => sammep lejana
Means balak ko admission in college – take in college – like in janeyu
yagya paro (janeyu)
10. vedarambh – paDhai shuru ho jati hai
11. sama vartan – niyam 25 varsh 35 or 38 varch -> tak brahcharya ka palan karte huey study. Then can start naukri. (like convocation deekshank)
D: Aashram praveh ke sanskar
12. Vivah
13. Vaanprasth
14. Sanyas
E: Avsan Sanskar
15. An-tesh-thi - After death
There is another tradition in which a rice is filled in a ghara and a mudhra in put it it and then given to some one. Perhaps a pandit ji helps to complete this pooja.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
New Born Infant Care - Tips and Remedies
This is a collection of tips that I my mommy and friends have been giving for the past some time. I hope other moms and would-be-moms find it useful too:
=> CHILD SAFETY
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=> Top six reasons of why a baby cries These are in order of more probable occurrence.
Understanding and Responding to Baby’s Cries
Crying increases over the first six to eight weeks, then begins to taper off. There may be no identifiable cause of crying (perhaps to release stress). In newborns, assume that crying means hunger and offer feedings. If feeding does not relieve crying, try swaddling and cuddling the baby.
1. Needs Feed - Baby is hungry
2. Diaper change - Baby's Diaper is wet. Normally immediately after a feed.
3. Gas / Colic
4. Sleepy - Needs help to go to sleep
5. Temperature - Baby is feeling too cold or too hot
6. Boredom - Baby has been alone for a while or needs some attention
In all cases, the baby cries in a different way, which people close to the mother such as the mummy or daddy will instinctively understand.
=> TOP FIVE REASONS WHY BABY MAY WAKE UP IN THE NIGHT, for no good reason:
1. Baby is teething
2. Baby has a diaper rash.
3. Needs Feed - Baby is hungry
4. There is too much noise.
5. Baby had a bad dream.
=> SIGNS OF COLIC
Doctors say these are the signs of colic:
1. Baby must cry at least 3 hours a day
2. This must happen at least 3 days a week
3. This must continue at least for 3 weeks
. Colic begins in the first 3 weeks of life and rarely lasts longer than 3 months.
. It occurs in otherwise healthy babies.
. Changing the formula
. Changing to Soy Milk
. Try the car ride
. Generally happens at afternoon and evenings and may last upto 24 hours
. Baby may given a bath, a dim light, a light music, vacuum cleaner (white noise) - helped someone from 3-6 months
. In all cases, the baby cries in a different way, which people close to the mother such as the mummy or daddy will instinctively understand.
=> Remedies for Gas
NOTE: Do not give anything to a baby less than 6 months
Babies LESS than 6 months:
1. Burp - Two positions:
(i)- Hold the baby in upright position giving support of your shoulder. Gently pat on back till baby burps.
(ii) Make the baby sit on your thigh. gently rotate your hand on the back.
2. Make the baby lye down, and gently rotate legs in cyclic movement, so that gas automatically passes from bottom.
3. Make the baby lye down and fold / bend at the knees - this will put pressure and gas will pass from bottom
4. Apply some luke warm oil and hing on the naval. One friend even suggested mixing hing in warm water.
5. Potty / Gas: Massage on the stomach.
(i) 5 times - starting from under rib cage in clockwise direction ->
(ii) Starting from navel - to down below in a vertical line.
Babies MORE than 6 months:
4. Boil chutki bhar ajwain in 2 table spoons water. Give 2-3 drops of the water
5. Grips Water??
6. ColicAid
7. Jayfal + badaam -> 2-4 pieces grind on chandan silbatta sized - > FOR WHAT???
=> Temperature
Calpol syrup
=> PREVENT AND CURE DIAPER RASH
1. Mustard Oil - the best remedy (Manju Bhabhi)
2. Keep at least 1 hour a day for diaper free times. This may be like 15 min, 4 times a day. E.g. immediately after cleaning leave for 15 min. This helps prevent and cure diaper rash. During these 15 min, place the baby on a water resistant mattress cover.
WASHING CLOTHES
1. Use any unscented and most natural form of any detergent.
2. Wash kids clothes separate form parents, for at least an year.
=> COUGH
:Mom can have
1. Milk and Jaifal (nutmeg)
2. Ayurvedic Chai - at least 3 times a day
3. Lots of ginger
:All babies can have:
1. Mustard oil and lahsun (garlic) massage - chest, palms and sole
2. Mustard oil and ajwain massage - chest, palms and sole
3. Jaifal ghisa-hua - - chest, palms and sole
4. Steam with Amritajan in it (but NOT Vics vaborub)
:Baby is less than 6 months
1. jalfal ghisa hua in breastmilk - twice a day
2. janam ghutti - all 22 ghisa hua in breatsmilk - once a day.
:Baby more than 6 months / 1 year
1. One drop of honey
2. Ayurvedic chai
3.
=> Other generic remedies
1. Homeo – never give tablets. Always dissolve in water and then give.
2. Always boil water – before giving to baby
3. How to give water to baby
(i) Ajwain - 1 spoon
(ii) Sauf - 1 spoon
(iii) Sugar - 1 spoon
Put these in one glass of water.
=> MOTHER'S DIET IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY
1. Do NOT eat food such as Pizza
2. Do NOT eat any spices at all - that includes any type of chili or khatai.
3. Start with khichaDhi for the first few days
4. After 5-10 days start with roti sabzi
5. After 1 week start with gaund ke ladoo - dont start immediately since gaund and ghee is very heavy
For first 40 days (at least for 1st week) eat only KhichaDhi (only moong - green broken), Daliya, Oatmeal.
6. Start with half roti at a time or with a thin ajwain paratha (say after a week).
7. Manju Bhabhi included Matta for her first 5 months.
8. Do NOT have regular water. Boil 1 spoon ajwain in 1 liter water -> sieve and have only that water.
9. Do not have Orange Juice - it is very heavy for baby.
10. Have plenty of liquids
11. Increase milk intake.
12. For snacks - Jeera (cumin) bhoon lo. Crush it. and have it directly at any time of the day. (I think this is also good for better milk production)
13. Have harar + ajwain after every meal.
14. Mother may start chili after around 1.5 month.
15. After the 1st month, start with easily digestible vegetable such as spinach, Methi, Parwal, Ghiya (Gourd), Tori (zucchini)
16. Heavy fruits might not be easily digested (not sure - by Ruchi)
SUGGESTED SNACKS - Diet - Post delivery:
1. Mix Ajwain, ginger (khis ke) and black salt. Put in glass bottle for a day. It will turn black after a day. This preparation lasts for 1 week.
2. Salted and bhuna hua Almonds – mom suggested
3.
FOR BETTER MILK PRODUCTION:
1. Methi sprouts - and mix them in food.
2. Mix methi in aata halwa
3. Methi ladoo
4.
MORE - GENERIC by Harivilas Prabhu ji
FOR HAIR
A:
1. Take 2 tablespoons of aotmeal and 1/4 cup of water. Boil it.
2. Simmer.
3. After an hour it looks like white (something)
4. Put this in blender.
5. Add to it, the 'food for hair' product provided in Ayurvedic Mela
6. Add pure honey
7. Have this once a day.
B: Have 1 table spoon of molasses (kHanDh) with hot milk
C: Have B-pollen directly or mix it in cereal.
SPROUTS
1. Soak sprouts in water for 24 hours.
2. After 24 hrs, drain all water and put in sprouting jar.
3. Sprinkle water on them each day for the next 4-5 days.
4. Sprouts are ready.
: Replace sugar with light agave
: His warehouse is open from 9 am to 7 pm M-F. and 12-6 pm on Saturday.
=> FOR GOOD MILK PRODUCTION
1. Have methi with milk
2. Sprout methi and add sprouts to food
3. Get methi capsules from e.g. General Nutrition Company (GNC) / Any Health Food Store
1. 3 month old has terrible
I wanted to recommend you try Gripe Water for your baby's gas. I used all kinds of gas drops when Nev first came home and none of them helped until I used the Gripe Water. IT IS AMAZING! It not only takes away hiccups the INSTANT you give it to the babies but after using it, I have never had issues with her having any gas pain at all. It's all natural too - just another bonus. Some pharmacy's carry it but most pharmacists don't know what it is if you ask for it. Babies-R-Us carries it, if you find it buy a few bottles because it's nice to have backups and don't forget it MUST BE KEPT REFRIDGERATED! :-)
Ref: http://www.babycenter.com/400_what-can-i-do-about-my-babys-terrible-gas_500562_1000.bc
TIPS FOR MOM
1. Third trimester may come with bleeding gums. If so, dip brush in Listerine and use brush when gums bleed.
2. If feet are tired - soak feet in mild warm salt water – ease tiredness and swelling.
3. To prevent mom from having constipation at delivery and immediately after -
i. Have Prune / Prune Juice / Plums
ii. Isabgol
iii. Nash-pati
CARE WHILE BATHING
1. Before dipping baby, perform the elbow test. Dip your elbow in water to check temperature of water, Our hands a=can tolerate much higher temperatures and are not good to judge whether the water is too hold or too cold.
2. Take care that the water does not reach the ears. For this - bath the baby is three separate steps. (a)Wash hair (b) Wash body separate (c) Wipe face using sponge of towel.
UBPAN
Ubtan - after 1 month
1. rai + baadam + kesar - pees ke ->
2. chiraunji - soack in kacha doodh - then pees lo -> (optioanlly add kesar)
3. chokar + malai + doodh -> make thick paste
New Born ubtan:
aata loi -> upar direction ->
OTHER GENERIC THINGS TO TAKE CARE OF
1. Sterilize your open toys / gifts before giving to the baby.
2. Never give unboiled water to baby
3. Dissolve homeo in water. do not give homeo tablets, to avoid choking.
4. When baby has gas, boil chukti ajwain in little water and give 2-3 drops of water.
5. Don't use ear buds for cleaning the ears. Leave them as such. Only clean the ear lobes (i.e. the visible part of the ears). Once in a while, or if there is too much wax inside, then use cloth and little finger.
6. When using pins, e.g. in diapers - use only double lock pins.
=> Estimated Costs in US in Year 1 of Baby
0700 - Diapers
1500 - Formula
4000 - Day Care for 4 months
1000 - Clothes
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07200 - Approx costs
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=>TUMMY TIME (making the baby lye on stomach)
The baby's tummy time should start at 1 month.
Supervised daily tummy time should be a part of the routine.
At 1 month, the baby will be able to lift her head for just a few seconds.
Start at 2-5 min in the beginning.
Tummy time provide shoulders stability, head support, development of strength in the hands.
Should NOT BE done immediately after feeding.
Best place is the floor.
Initially the baby should be provided support with the help of a rolled receiving blanked or a towel under the chest to raise her up. This will make it easier for her lift and turn her head.
Keep the session short at first. Try to start with 2-5 minutes a few times each day.
You may lie on your back and place the baby on her tummy on your knees.
During tummy time, give your baby something to do, such as stimulating toys or mirror.
=>KEEP THESE NUMBERS HANDY ALL THE TIME
1. Your own mobile and home phone numbers
2. Your address
3. Child's Pediatrician
4. Emergency Medical Services (911)
5. Police (911)
6. Your hospital
7. Poison Control Center
=>BOTTOM LINE:
1. There's no point in trying to make a schedule for the baby to sleep the 1st few weeks or the first few months. Rather concentrate on enjoying that time. Babies wont sleep through out the night untill unless they are 3 months of age or are 12-13 lbs.
2. Sleep when you baby sleeps. Do no work when baby sleeps.
=> Bed Time Routine may be started at around 6-8 weeks. E.g.
1. Wash up
2. Put on Pajamas.
3. Read a Book.
4. Sing a song.
5. Say goodnight to toys and pictures in the room.
Activities performed in a ritual each night, make a soothing routine that helps put your baby in the mood for sleep.
If the baby is overactive and having difficult time sleeping, then he might not be getting enough hours of sleep and being hyper-active to counter effect. In that case, every 5 days increase the infant's sleep by 15 minutes. Continue this for at least 5 days, before the infant gets used to it. Then make the infant sleep another 15 minutes earlier for the next 5 days. Continue increasing sleep time, till you find that the infant stops being fussy about going to sleep.
Also try not to make the baby sleep in your arms each time. Try to leave the baby in the crib, kiss him and walk away and make it a habit for him to help him sleep on its own.
=> GENERAL INFORMATIONAL LINKS
natural_birth_vs__medicated_birth
back_labor_and_how_to_prevent_it
pain_relief_techniques_for_labor
What Does stripping Membrane Mean
=> BREAST FEEDING
Help My Latch On Baby
best_breastfeeding_techniques
Signs that baby is getting enough milk
childbirth_class_breastfeeding
Initiating Breastfeeding
1. The best time to introduce the baby to the breast is within the first hour of life.
2. That does not mean that parents should wait an hour to initiate breastfeeding but rather to look for signs that the baby is ready to nurse (known as signs of "readiness") that typically occur within the first few minutes of life.
3. Here are some signs of readiness that shows the baby is ready to breastfeed:
i. Rooting - turning the head to the side and opening the mouth
ii. Sucking - the baby may suck her fingers or tongue or even a finger if placed in the baby's mouth
4. Ensure to clean before and after feeding
5. Npple crack - problem faced when breastfeeding. Solution: Apply coconut oil before bath and wash off with besan....
6. It takes time to learn how to "let down" to a pump. This reflex is the hormonally triggered release of milk from the cells where it is made and can be psychologically triggered or stopped. While breastpumping, I encourage women not to stare at the pump," Harvey says. Instead, watch TV, listen to music, or talk to a friend on the phone, since a pleasant diversion can actually aid milk flow. Moms who are separated from their babies may encourage letdown by calling home and listening to the baby's sounds. They can also listen to a tape of the baby babbling, look at a picture of him or her, or hold something that smells like their baby.
=> Cleaning Diaper Area
1. If using commercial wipes, invert the container between use so that the top wipes are always very moist and therefore less abrasive. If the baby’s bottom becomes irritated, you may want to use wet, soft paper towels or “cotton” balls (actually, it’s often easier to find polyester balls) instead of the commercial wipes. Some parents keep a Thermos jug of warm water and a roll of soft paper towels or “cotton” balls on the diaper table. Pat bottom dry and then allow to air dry for a few minutes.
2. Avoid using baby wipes that contain alcohol, it will irritate the skin of your baby
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=> WHEN THE BABY STARTS WALKING
1. Experts say there is no need to worry if the baby starts with pigeon toe(toes bent inside). The baby's feet usually correct themselves, the more the baby walks.
2. But do talk to your doctor, if you notice the following:
(i) Walking on toes for more than 6 months - a sign that the baby may have a tight achiles tendon.
(ii) An uneven leg length - which may also look like a unsteady gait.
(iii) If the baby suddenly stops walking - may be due to an emotional or medical cause.
3. BABY shoes should not be given preference over bare feet. Bare feet are the best.
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GETTING INFO
1. Register @ the following websites:
Babycenter.com
Babycenter.co.in
Huggies.com – both for info and free samples
Pampers.com – both for info and free samples
Ivillage.parenting.com
Indianparenting.com
http://www.orkut.com/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=18129427
2. Google for pregnancy – there are 100s and 1000s of websites – with plenty of info
3. Get pregnancy related books from stores such Goodwill etc. (you can get them for as cheep at $0.50 - $2.00)
Some (Deepti's Recommended) Must Reads:
What to Expect When Expecting
The Happiest Baby on the Block
Any book on Breastfeeding by La Leche league
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Toddlers and Above
1. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman (Step 1)
2. Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.). (Step 2)
3. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (Step 3)
4. Assertive Discipline by Lee Canter and Marlene Canter.
5. John Rosemond's "Six Point Plan to Raising Happy Healthy Children".
6. THE POCKET PARENT
7. "Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child" book by Daniel Goleman, John Gottman,
8. "How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!" video by Sal Severe.
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Other Suggested Reading for Parents
i. Infants and Mothers: Differences in Development, T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
ii. The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two, William Sears, M.D., and Martha
Sears.
iii. Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five, Penelope Leach.
iv. Caring For Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age Five, American Academy of Pediatrics, Stephen Shelov, M.D.
v. Breastfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You, Mary Renfrew et al.
vi. Child of Mine: Feeding With Love and Good Sense, Ellyn Satter.
4. Issue CDs and Books from Seattle Library
5. By 4th / 5th month – Register for the Baby Club Membership Classes at Swedish or any other hospital that suits you
6. BabiesRUs keeps on holding free seminars and events at your stores – check out http://www4.toysrus.com/our/bru/prom/store_index.cfm and attend the ones that interest you.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
For Nausea:
Nothing worked for me alone, but cumulatively all 5 together they helped me feel better and be in control:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Band-Sea-Band-Adult/dp/B00196PI7E/ - I used these bands
2. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Band-Anti-Nausea-Ginger-Gum/dp/B000K7B5FC/ - these gums have very short lived relief, but now I am again using them in my 9th month
3. http://www.amazon.com/Stash-Premium-Raspberry-Herbal-20-Count/dp/B000CQBZOW/ - sometimes had this tea
4. I also had Vitamin B6 through out my pregnancy, in addition to Pre-natal Vitamins. When my 100 tablet bottle got over by 4th – 5th month, I stopped having B6. With stopping it my nausea returned back. So I started taking it again,
5. I had ordered this homeopathy medicine and http://www.hmedicine.com/homeopathic/medicine/1066/q_morning%20sickne - and avoided brushing my teeth or having any strong spices / flavors at least ½ hour before and after the medicine.
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Must do – rest – take lots and lots of rest – if you feel like sleeping 16 hours a day – do it.
Before 16 weeks call AETNA (if that’s your health insurance provider) – they give you freebies (mainly reading material) if you call them in time.
WHAT TO EAT (just as we discussed)
Plenty of water – number #1 guaranteed remedy for menstrual like cramps during pregnancy
Plenty of fruits – not coz they are good for but coz they are the only thing that help you keep going, keep your throat from drying and fill your stomach
BOTTOM LINE:
Eat what you like to - listen to what you love to hear – do what interests you – live your life as your body tells you to – there absolutely no need to pay attention to what the world tells you to do (that includes everyone on this earth)…
Resources:
http://www.pamf.org/children/common/development/Newborn.pdf
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=> DIET
1. Make a banana, almond soothie, add ¼ cup water and ice – and this is a whole meal snack. – Suggested by Aetna nurse.
2. For swollen legs
HorseGram (or katti kaita) Boil 1 teaspoon in one glass of water. Water becomes deep red. Now add 6-10 glasses of water to this boiled water. Water becomes pink. Drink this water the whole day. In US given to horses. Available at Indian Stores
3. To increase protein amount in diet
By Dr. Friele –=> (1) Ensure (protein drink) (2) Carnation Instant Breakfast (protein powder mixed wit milk)
----------------
Tracy Hogg recommends Baby use Haberman Nipples (guess now called Special Needs Feeder) as they are closest to the mother's and help in eliminating the nipple confusion problem.
When I searched for haberman on net.. I came arcoss this link: http://www.cleftadvocate.org/feeders.html
=>
For Cough (by Pushpa aunty)
1. Make a thick solution of jaggery. All Turmeric and make into a thick paste.
2. Pous 1-2 drops of mustard oil in the ears
3. Pour 1-2 drops of til Oil in ears
4. Dipear buds in oil and apply and rotate just once in the nostrils.
5. For Pure Indian Spices - go to http://bazaarofindia.com/ or call at 1877.897.0026
6. Make the folowing mixture: Tusli powder - 2parts, Ginger powder - 1part, Haldi powder 1 part, Licorice (Deepti thinks this is mulaithi)- 2 parts --> Now take 1/4 spoon of this mixture, add jaggery in hot water and give to baby.
7. Also after 1 year of age, give 1/2 tea spoon with honey and luke warm water.
.....
For cough
by David - give the medicine Robatusab. Most docs recommend this medicine and remember to give him water after that.
.....
By Dan Zizza
Other Natural clinics in Seattle
1. Bastyr Natural Health Clinic
2. Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine.
=> CHILD SAFETY
http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2964402
=> Top six reasons of why a baby cries These are in order of more probable occurrence.
Understanding and Responding to Baby’s Cries
Crying increases over the first six to eight weeks, then begins to taper off. There may be no identifiable cause of crying (perhaps to release stress). In newborns, assume that crying means hunger and offer feedings. If feeding does not relieve crying, try swaddling and cuddling the baby.
1. Needs Feed - Baby is hungry
2. Diaper change - Baby's Diaper is wet. Normally immediately after a feed.
3. Gas / Colic
4. Sleepy - Needs help to go to sleep
5. Temperature - Baby is feeling too cold or too hot
6. Boredom - Baby has been alone for a while or needs some attention
In all cases, the baby cries in a different way, which people close to the mother such as the mummy or daddy will instinctively understand.
=> TOP FIVE REASONS WHY BABY MAY WAKE UP IN THE NIGHT, for no good reason:
1. Baby is teething
2. Baby has a diaper rash.
3. Needs Feed - Baby is hungry
4. There is too much noise.
5. Baby had a bad dream.
=> SIGNS OF COLIC
Doctors say these are the signs of colic:
1. Baby must cry at least 3 hours a day
2. This must happen at least 3 days a week
3. This must continue at least for 3 weeks
. Colic begins in the first 3 weeks of life and rarely lasts longer than 3 months.
. It occurs in otherwise healthy babies.
. Changing the formula
. Changing to Soy Milk
. Try the car ride
. Generally happens at afternoon and evenings and may last upto 24 hours
. Baby may given a bath, a dim light, a light music, vacuum cleaner (white noise) - helped someone from 3-6 months
. In all cases, the baby cries in a different way, which people close to the mother such as the mummy or daddy will instinctively understand.
=> Remedies for Gas
NOTE: Do not give anything to a baby less than 6 months
Babies LESS than 6 months:
1. Burp - Two positions:
(i)- Hold the baby in upright position giving support of your shoulder. Gently pat on back till baby burps.
(ii) Make the baby sit on your thigh. gently rotate your hand on the back.
2. Make the baby lye down, and gently rotate legs in cyclic movement, so that gas automatically passes from bottom.
3. Make the baby lye down and fold / bend at the knees - this will put pressure and gas will pass from bottom
4. Apply some luke warm oil and hing on the naval. One friend even suggested mixing hing in warm water.
5. Potty / Gas: Massage on the stomach.
(i) 5 times - starting from under rib cage in clockwise direction ->
(ii) Starting from navel - to down below in a vertical line.
Babies MORE than 6 months:
4. Boil chutki bhar ajwain in 2 table spoons water. Give 2-3 drops of the water
5. Grips Water??
6. ColicAid
7. Jayfal + badaam -> 2-4 pieces grind on chandan silbatta sized - > FOR WHAT???
=> Temperature
Calpol syrup
=> PREVENT AND CURE DIAPER RASH
1. Mustard Oil - the best remedy (Manju Bhabhi)
2. Keep at least 1 hour a day for diaper free times. This may be like 15 min, 4 times a day. E.g. immediately after cleaning leave for 15 min. This helps prevent and cure diaper rash. During these 15 min, place the baby on a water resistant mattress cover.
WASHING CLOTHES
1. Use any unscented and most natural form of any detergent.
2. Wash kids clothes separate form parents, for at least an year.
=> COUGH
:Mom can have
1. Milk and Jaifal (nutmeg)
2. Ayurvedic Chai - at least 3 times a day
3. Lots of ginger
:All babies can have:
1. Mustard oil and lahsun (garlic) massage - chest, palms and sole
2. Mustard oil and ajwain massage - chest, palms and sole
3. Jaifal ghisa-hua - - chest, palms and sole
4. Steam with Amritajan in it (but NOT Vics vaborub)
:Baby is less than 6 months
1. jalfal ghisa hua in breastmilk - twice a day
2. janam ghutti - all 22 ghisa hua in breatsmilk - once a day.
:Baby more than 6 months / 1 year
1. One drop of honey
2. Ayurvedic chai
3.
=> Other generic remedies
1. Homeo – never give tablets. Always dissolve in water and then give.
2. Always boil water – before giving to baby
3. How to give water to baby
(i) Ajwain - 1 spoon
(ii) Sauf - 1 spoon
(iii) Sugar - 1 spoon
Put these in one glass of water.
=> MOTHER'S DIET IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY
1. Do NOT eat food such as Pizza
2. Do NOT eat any spices at all - that includes any type of chili or khatai.
3. Start with khichaDhi for the first few days
4. After 5-10 days start with roti sabzi
5. After 1 week start with gaund ke ladoo - dont start immediately since gaund and ghee is very heavy
For first 40 days (at least for 1st week) eat only KhichaDhi (only moong - green broken), Daliya, Oatmeal.
6. Start with half roti at a time or with a thin ajwain paratha (say after a week).
7. Manju Bhabhi included Matta for her first 5 months.
8. Do NOT have regular water. Boil 1 spoon ajwain in 1 liter water -> sieve and have only that water.
9. Do not have Orange Juice - it is very heavy for baby.
10. Have plenty of liquids
11. Increase milk intake.
12. For snacks - Jeera (cumin) bhoon lo. Crush it. and have it directly at any time of the day. (I think this is also good for better milk production)
13. Have harar + ajwain after every meal.
14. Mother may start chili after around 1.5 month.
15. After the 1st month, start with easily digestible vegetable such as spinach, Methi, Parwal, Ghiya (Gourd), Tori (zucchini)
16. Heavy fruits might not be easily digested (not sure - by Ruchi)
SUGGESTED SNACKS - Diet - Post delivery:
1. Mix Ajwain, ginger (khis ke) and black salt. Put in glass bottle for a day. It will turn black after a day. This preparation lasts for 1 week.
2. Salted and bhuna hua Almonds – mom suggested
3.
FOR BETTER MILK PRODUCTION:
1. Methi sprouts - and mix them in food.
2. Mix methi in aata halwa
3. Methi ladoo
4.
MORE - GENERIC by Harivilas Prabhu ji
FOR HAIR
A:
1. Take 2 tablespoons of aotmeal and 1/4 cup of water. Boil it.
2. Simmer.
3. After an hour it looks like white (something)
4. Put this in blender.
5. Add to it, the 'food for hair' product provided in Ayurvedic Mela
6. Add pure honey
7. Have this once a day.
B: Have 1 table spoon of molasses (kHanDh) with hot milk
C: Have B-pollen directly or mix it in cereal.
SPROUTS
1. Soak sprouts in water for 24 hours.
2. After 24 hrs, drain all water and put in sprouting jar.
3. Sprinkle water on them each day for the next 4-5 days.
4. Sprouts are ready.
: Replace sugar with light agave
: His warehouse is open from 9 am to 7 pm M-F. and 12-6 pm on Saturday.
=> FOR GOOD MILK PRODUCTION
1. Have methi with milk
2. Sprout methi and add sprouts to food
3. Get methi capsules from e.g. General Nutrition Company (GNC) / Any Health Food Store
1. 3 month old has terrible
gas
I wanted to recommend you try Gripe Water for your baby's gas. I used all kinds of gas drops when Nev first came home and none of them helped until I used the Gripe Water. IT IS AMAZING! It not only takes away hiccups the INSTANT you give it to the babies but after using it, I have never had issues with her having any gas pain at all. It's all natural too - just another bonus. Some pharmacy's carry it but most pharmacists don't know what it is if you ask for it. Babies-R-Us carries it, if you find it buy a few bottles because it's nice to have backups and don't forget it MUST BE KEPT REFRIDGERATED! :-)
Ref: http://www.babycenter.com/400_what-can-i-do-about-my-babys-terrible-gas_500562_1000.bc
TIPS FOR MOM
1. Third trimester may come with bleeding gums. If so, dip brush in Listerine and use brush when gums bleed.
2. If feet are tired - soak feet in mild warm salt water – ease tiredness and swelling.
3. To prevent mom from having constipation at delivery and immediately after -
i. Have Prune / Prune Juice / Plums
ii. Isabgol
iii. Nash-pati
CARE WHILE BATHING
1. Before dipping baby, perform the elbow test. Dip your elbow in water to check temperature of water, Our hands a=can tolerate much higher temperatures and are not good to judge whether the water is too hold or too cold.
2. Take care that the water does not reach the ears. For this - bath the baby is three separate steps. (a)Wash hair (b) Wash body separate (c) Wipe face using sponge of towel.
UBPAN
Ubtan - after 1 month
1. rai + baadam + kesar - pees ke ->
2. chiraunji - soack in kacha doodh - then pees lo -> (optioanlly add kesar)
3. chokar + malai + doodh -> make thick paste
New Born ubtan:
aata loi -> upar direction ->
OTHER GENERIC THINGS TO TAKE CARE OF
1. Sterilize your open toys / gifts before giving to the baby.
2. Never give unboiled water to baby
3. Dissolve homeo in water. do not give homeo tablets, to avoid choking.
4. When baby has gas, boil chukti ajwain in little water and give 2-3 drops of water.
5. Don't use ear buds for cleaning the ears. Leave them as such. Only clean the ear lobes (i.e. the visible part of the ears). Once in a while, or if there is too much wax inside, then use cloth and little finger.
6. When using pins, e.g. in diapers - use only double lock pins.
=> Estimated Costs in US in Year 1 of Baby
0700 - Diapers
1500 - Formula
4000 - Day Care for 4 months
1000 - Clothes
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07200 - Approx costs
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=>TUMMY TIME (making the baby lye on stomach)
The baby's tummy time should start at 1 month.
Supervised daily tummy time should be a part of the routine.
At 1 month, the baby will be able to lift her head for just a few seconds.
Start at 2-5 min in the beginning.
Tummy time provide shoulders stability, head support, development of strength in the hands.
Should NOT BE done immediately after feeding.
Best place is the floor.
Initially the baby should be provided support with the help of a rolled receiving blanked or a towel under the chest to raise her up. This will make it easier for her lift and turn her head.
Keep the session short at first. Try to start with 2-5 minutes a few times each day.
You may lie on your back and place the baby on her tummy on your knees.
During tummy time, give your baby something to do, such as stimulating toys or mirror.
=>KEEP THESE NUMBERS HANDY ALL THE TIME
1. Your own mobile and home phone numbers
2. Your address
3. Child's Pediatrician
4. Emergency Medical Services (911)
5. Police (911)
6. Your hospital
7. Poison Control Center
=>BOTTOM LINE:
1. There's no point in trying to make a schedule for the baby to sleep the 1st few weeks or the first few months. Rather concentrate on enjoying that time. Babies wont sleep through out the night untill unless they are 3 months of age or are 12-13 lbs.
2. Sleep when you baby sleeps. Do no work when baby sleeps.
=> Bed Time Routine may be started at around 6-8 weeks. E.g.
1. Wash up
2. Put on Pajamas.
3. Read a Book.
4. Sing a song.
5. Say goodnight to toys and pictures in the room.
Activities performed in a ritual each night, make a soothing routine that helps put your baby in the mood for sleep.
If the baby is overactive and having difficult time sleeping, then he might not be getting enough hours of sleep and being hyper-active to counter effect. In that case, every 5 days increase the infant's sleep by 15 minutes. Continue this for at least 5 days, before the infant gets used to it. Then make the infant sleep another 15 minutes earlier for the next 5 days. Continue increasing sleep time, till you find that the infant stops being fussy about going to sleep.
Also try not to make the baby sleep in your arms each time. Try to leave the baby in the crib, kiss him and walk away and make it a habit for him to help him sleep on its own.
=> GENERAL INFORMATIONAL LINKS
natural_birth_vs__medicated_birth
back_labor_and_how_to_prevent_it
pain_relief_techniques_for_labor
What Does stripping Membrane Mean
=> BREAST FEEDING
Help My Latch On Baby
best_breastfeeding_techniques
Signs that baby is getting enough milk
childbirth_class_breastfeeding
Initiating Breastfeeding
1. The best time to introduce the baby to the breast is within the first hour of life.
2. That does not mean that parents should wait an hour to initiate breastfeeding but rather to look for signs that the baby is ready to nurse (known as signs of "readiness") that typically occur within the first few minutes of life.
3. Here are some signs of readiness that shows the baby is ready to breastfeed:
i. Rooting - turning the head to the side and opening the mouth
ii. Sucking - the baby may suck her fingers or tongue or even a finger if placed in the baby's mouth
4. Ensure to clean before and after feeding
5. Npple crack - problem faced when breastfeeding. Solution: Apply coconut oil before bath and wash off with besan....
6. It takes time to learn how to "let down" to a pump. This reflex is the hormonally triggered release of milk from the cells where it is made and can be psychologically triggered or stopped. While breastpumping, I encourage women not to stare at the pump," Harvey says. Instead, watch TV, listen to music, or talk to a friend on the phone, since a pleasant diversion can actually aid milk flow. Moms who are separated from their babies may encourage letdown by calling home and listening to the baby's sounds. They can also listen to a tape of the baby babbling, look at a picture of him or her, or hold something that smells like their baby.
=> Cleaning Diaper Area
1. If using commercial wipes, invert the container between use so that the top wipes are always very moist and therefore less abrasive. If the baby’s bottom becomes irritated, you may want to use wet, soft paper towels or “cotton” balls (actually, it’s often easier to find polyester balls) instead of the commercial wipes. Some parents keep a Thermos jug of warm water and a roll of soft paper towels or “cotton” balls on the diaper table. Pat bottom dry and then allow to air dry for a few minutes.
2. Avoid using baby wipes that contain alcohol, it will irritate the skin of your baby
http://www.thehappiestbaby.com
=> WHEN THE BABY STARTS WALKING
1. Experts say there is no need to worry if the baby starts with pigeon toe(toes bent inside). The baby's feet usually correct themselves, the more the baby walks.
2. But do talk to your doctor, if you notice the following:
(i) Walking on toes for more than 6 months - a sign that the baby may have a tight achiles tendon.
(ii) An uneven leg length - which may also look like a unsteady gait.
(iii) If the baby suddenly stops walking - may be due to an emotional or medical cause.
3. BABY shoes should not be given preference over bare feet. Bare feet are the best.
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GETTING INFO
1. Register @ the following websites:
Babycenter.com
Babycenter.co.in
Huggies.com – both for info and free samples
Pampers.com – both for info and free samples
Ivillage.parenting.com
Indianparenting.com
http://www.orkut.com/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=18129427
2. Google for pregnancy – there are 100s and 1000s of websites – with plenty of info
3. Get pregnancy related books from stores such Goodwill etc. (you can get them for as cheep at $0.50 - $2.00)
Some (Deepti's Recommended) Must Reads:
What to Expect When Expecting
The Happiest Baby on the Block
Any book on Breastfeeding by La Leche league
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Toddlers and Above
1. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman (Step 1)
2. Thomas Gordon's Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.). (Step 2)
3. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (Step 3)
4. Assertive Discipline by Lee Canter and Marlene Canter.
5. John Rosemond's "Six Point Plan to Raising Happy Healthy Children".
6. THE POCKET PARENT
7. "Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child" book by Daniel Goleman, John Gottman,
8. "How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too!" video by Sal Severe.
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Other Suggested Reading for Parents
i. Infants and Mothers: Differences in Development, T. Berry Brazelton, M.D.
ii. The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two, William Sears, M.D., and Martha
Sears.
iii. Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five, Penelope Leach.
iv. Caring For Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age Five, American Academy of Pediatrics, Stephen Shelov, M.D.
v. Breastfeeding: Getting Breastfeeding Right for You, Mary Renfrew et al.
vi. Child of Mine: Feeding With Love and Good Sense, Ellyn Satter.
4. Issue CDs and Books from Seattle Library
5. By 4th / 5th month – Register for the Baby Club Membership Classes at Swedish or any other hospital that suits you
6. BabiesRUs keeps on holding free seminars and events at your stores – check out http://www4.toysrus.com/our/bru/prom/store_index.cfm and attend the ones that interest you.
OTHER THINGS TO DO
For Nausea:
Nothing worked for me alone, but cumulatively all 5 together they helped me feel better and be in control:
1. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Band-Sea-Band-Adult/dp/B00196PI7E/ - I used these bands
2. http://www.amazon.com/Sea-Band-Anti-Nausea-Ginger-Gum/dp/B000K7B5FC/ - these gums have very short lived relief, but now I am again using them in my 9th month
3. http://www.amazon.com/Stash-Premium-Raspberry-Herbal-20-Count/dp/B000CQBZOW/ - sometimes had this tea
4. I also had Vitamin B6 through out my pregnancy, in addition to Pre-natal Vitamins. When my 100 tablet bottle got over by 4th – 5th month, I stopped having B6. With stopping it my nausea returned back. So I started taking it again,
5. I had ordered this homeopathy medicine and http://www.hmedicine.com/homeopathic/medicine/1066/q_morning%20sickne - and avoided brushing my teeth or having any strong spices / flavors at least ½ hour before and after the medicine.
---------------
Must do – rest – take lots and lots of rest – if you feel like sleeping 16 hours a day – do it.
Before 16 weeks call AETNA (if that’s your health insurance provider) – they give you freebies (mainly reading material) if you call them in time.
WHAT TO EAT (just as we discussed)
Plenty of water – number #1 guaranteed remedy for menstrual like cramps during pregnancy
Plenty of fruits – not coz they are good for but coz they are the only thing that help you keep going, keep your throat from drying and fill your stomach
BOTTOM LINE:
Eat what you like to - listen to what you love to hear – do what interests you – live your life as your body tells you to – there absolutely no need to pay attention to what the world tells you to do (that includes everyone on this earth)…
Resources:
http://www.pamf.org/children/common/development/Newborn.pdf
----------------
---------------
=> DIET
1. Make a banana, almond soothie, add ¼ cup water and ice – and this is a whole meal snack. – Suggested by Aetna nurse.
2. For swollen legs
HorseGram (or katti kaita) Boil 1 teaspoon in one glass of water. Water becomes deep red. Now add 6-10 glasses of water to this boiled water. Water becomes pink. Drink this water the whole day. In US given to horses. Available at Indian Stores
3. To increase protein amount in diet
By Dr. Friele –=> (1) Ensure (protein drink) (2) Carnation Instant Breakfast (protein powder mixed wit milk)
----------------
Tracy Hogg recommends Baby use Haberman Nipples (guess now called Special Needs Feeder) as they are closest to the mother's and help in eliminating the nipple confusion problem.
When I searched for haberman on net.. I came arcoss this link: http://www.cleftadvocate.org/feeders.html
=>
For Cough (by Pushpa aunty)
1. Make a thick solution of jaggery. All Turmeric and make into a thick paste.
2. Pous 1-2 drops of mustard oil in the ears
3. Pour 1-2 drops of til Oil in ears
4. Dipear buds in oil and apply and rotate just once in the nostrils.
5. For Pure Indian Spices - go to http://bazaarofindia.com/ or call at 1877.897.0026
6. Make the folowing mixture: Tusli powder - 2parts, Ginger powder - 1part, Haldi powder 1 part, Licorice (Deepti thinks this is mulaithi)- 2 parts --> Now take 1/4 spoon of this mixture, add jaggery in hot water and give to baby.
7. Also after 1 year of age, give 1/2 tea spoon with honey and luke warm water.
.....
For cough
by David - give the medicine Robatusab. Most docs recommend this medicine and remember to give him water after that.
.....
By Dan Zizza
Other Natural clinics in Seattle
1. Bastyr Natural Health Clinic
2. Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine.
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