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Vegan Posts on Deepti's Blog

http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2015/12/my-journey-from-being-non-veg-to-being.html
http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2015/09/veganism-common-questions-and-my.html
http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2015/05/i-just-cant-quit-my-one-cuppa-tea-coffee.html
http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2015/10/comment-by-non-vegan-for-centuries-in.html
http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2017/09/vvegan-resources-by-bethany-shannon.html
http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2011/09/going-vegan.html - from a Hindu Dharma perspective. 
http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2020/04/deeptis-interview-in-vegan-magazine.html 

http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2018/12/vegan-eatery-places-in-bangalore.html

http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2019/12/evolution-of-omnivore-into-vegan.html

http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2019/12/deeptis-recommended-documentaries-vegan.html

http://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2012/08/dairy-alternatives-for-milk-yogurt.html

https://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2020/05/vegan-groups-and-resources-in-greater.html

https://ninaaadsaptak.blogspot.com/2020/05/remembering-trip-to-milk-man-doodh-wala.html

Infant Products - Buying Guides

CAR SEATS look for 1. infact only seat (these are portable and smaller) 2. crouch strap is set back far enough that its in contact with the baby's body ?? 3. check for 4 or more harness slots in back so that you can readjust the straps as your baby grows?? 4. recliner feature - adjust the seat to the fir the angle of the backseat of your car 5. hardware and straps is sturdy and easy to do and undo 6. thick straps -wont twist 7. pad of the car seat should be removable, machine washable and made up on 8. breathable material liek cotton 9. buffeted covers or no exposed metal parts - to avoid burns on sunny ways 10. SHOULD DETACH easy to detach and easy to attach in the car base 11. check the car seat in vehicle to check whether long legs are getting space in front. Evenflo strollers http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-1611324-2908913?url=search-alias%3Dbaby-products&field-keywords=evenflo+travel+system+ - Adjustable handle - Weighs e.g. 20 pounds - The travel system includes the discovery 5-point harness infant car seat - with stay-in-car base - EPS energy absorbing foam - ergonomic carry handle. - has covered storage for privacy. Evenflo Rating = 1 http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000M9Y24Y/ref=sr_1_7_cm_cr_acr_img?%5Fencoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Evenflo Eurotrek Travel System - Desert Palm wanted an adjustable seat that can go from completely upright to fully recline a with a metal adjuster, not just some pull string. The second most important feature for us was being able to fold the stroller without it collapsing to the ground. Also wanted a good sized basket and canopy REGARDING THE FULL SIZED CANOPY AND MODEL NUMBER: The full-sized canopy, which is probably one of the biggest selling features of the EuroTrek does NOT come with ALL EuroTrek Travel Systems! This was stated by a previous amazon reviewer who has purchased a EuroTrek in Pinebrook and I contacted Evenflo via email to verify this before we made our purchase. They responded promptly and told me that all Eurotrek Travel Systems that have a model number starting with 539 have the full coverage canopy. These patterns are the Leopard, Desert Palm, McAllister, and Hudson Bay. EuroTrek travel systems currently available that have a model number starting with 580 will not have the full coverage canopy. There patters are the Pinebrook and also Hudson Bay. So be sure to pay attention to the first three numbers of the model number, especially if you want the Hudson Bay print which can have either! The good news are that it's VERY EASY to fold and unfold! The other models have a special "security lock" that you have to unlock manually, but in this model the "security lock" unlocks automatically. (You REALLY use only one hand). GLASS BOTTLES I have bought a whole line of Dr. Browns's wide mouth for my daughter while I was pregnant with her. Now I had got rid of them and replaced them to the conventional glass bottles from Evenflo + Gerber nipples. The latex Gerber nipple worked fine for slow flow, but once you need a faster flow, latex does not do a good job. I had a hard time finding the regular classic latex nipples for the glass bottle. I ended switching to using Gerber silicone nipples. It worked!! It vents well and does not collapse. So, if you are going to go glass, I would recommend going silicone. The reason is, it is more hygienic and easier to find replacement nipples. Word of caution : If you intend to add rice cereal in the milk, there is not a classic nipple that will do the job with these Evenflo glass bottle. Dr. Brown has a "Y" cut nipple that will do this, but not Evenflo. I called the company to ask them, and they said all they have is the cross cut fast flow(latex). My daughter(now 8 mths) used the cross cut and sucked on it for 5-8 minutes only to find out that regular milk (not with added cereal) is not even coming out through the nipples. I will have to dump that out too. I find that the Gerber silicone nipples are the best!! Milk heats up fast in the glass bottles with hot water in a mug. Also, the measurement is etched on the glass, not like Dr. Brown's glass (It's printed), so the numbers and scales won't disappear over time.I have used these for over 6 mths now and have not broken 1 bottle! They are very solid and durable. One more drawback: The 8 ounce bottle is kinda hard to wash, but I have gotten used to it now. My favourite brush is the Avent bottle brush. It has many bristles, unlike the regular brush with scarce bristles and a sponge @ the end (harbors bacterial growth). I would rather have a hard time at washing bottles than having my daughter deal with hormonal problems for the rest of her life bacause of the poor choices I make...So, if you decide to go glass, go ahead - it will be the right decision! Your child will have you to thank for! DIAPER BAG 1. water proof material 2. can be carried by both parents - black say in color FORMULA  Some other Brands: Parent's Choice, Comfort (a Kroger brand) or Carnation (Nestle) Good Start.  In general, all baby and infant formula brands that are sold in the United States must meet the minimum nutritional requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the 'Infant Formula Act') and FDA regulations. major brands, such as Enfamil, Similac, or Good Start, and store brands from Walmart, Target, or Kroger, etc., should meet your baby's basic nutritional needs.  Infant Formula Differences: Although all infant formula must meet FDA requirements, there are differences among them. For instance, Good Start is made with 100 percent whey protein, while Similac and Enfamil are made with a combination of whey and casein proteins, like breastmilk. Another difference is that Similac is made without palm olein oil as the predominant source of fat, while Enfamil is made with palm olein oil.  Infant Formula Polls. Less expensive baby formula, such as Carnation (Nestle) Good Start and store brand formula are becoming popular with parents. According to our own baby formula poll, about 11 percent of parents give their infants a Nestle formula and 4 percent use a store brand. Still, the majority of parents feed their baby a Mead Johnson (Enfamil) or Ross (Similac) brand formula. 