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Shopping Special DECEMBER 2019
The M&B gifting guide

Shop with a breastfeeding baby
Deal with toddler tantrums
SLEEPTIGHT
NURSERY ESSENTIALS FOR
Stock up on the season's finest THE APPLE OF YOUR EYE
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Joy
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wonderland
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Contents
December 2019
On the Cover
Kavita Channe With her daughter
Micah and son Maverick
Visual by Chris HeadShots
In every issue
M&B PANEL ............................ 10
36
Our team of experts
EDIT NOTE ............................... 12
From us to you SAFE HAVEN..........................................30
MUM’S THE WORD ................... 16 Nursery essentials for your li’l one
Snapshots from your
COVER MUM..........................................36
mommy diary
Kavita Channe on flying solo with Micah
THE WHOLE NINE MONTHS ..... 18
Show off your baby bump and Maverick
ANGEL SPOTTING .................... 20 A SWEET AFFAIR...................................46
Your favourite baby clicks Recipes to wow at your Xmas celebration
WHAT’S IN STORE .................... 22 CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND..................54
Grab that shopping bag and head Readying your home for the season
to your nearest mall THE M&B GIFTING GUIDE......................59
WHAT’S ON .............................. 28 Gifts for the whole family!
46
All the buzz from across the HOW TO.................................................63
country Shop for your li’l one
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EXPERT SPEAK...................................82
Taking your breastfeeding baby
shopping
MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT...............88
Dress up your tot in the season’s finest
DEAL WITH HIS SHOPPING
TANTRUMS..........................................90
Make shopping with toddlers a pleasant
experience
BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS.................94
Don’t stress yourself out!
88
PREGNANCY RESOLUTIONS...........66
Promise yourself to take care of
your health
EXPERT SPEAK...............................68
Shopping for yourself and your baby
DOLL UP!........................................70
Get the party-ready look with
these tips
BEJEWELLED!................................73
Breastmilk jewellery is all the rage
73 70
THAT’S JUST HOW I ROLL...............76
Learn about all the amazing things
your munchkin can do
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Mother and Baby

Editor’s Note
W hen you are a parent, shopping evolves from being a leisure

activity to one of necessity. And yet, all of it is not all that
Visual: Akshay Kulkarni; Hair & Makeup: Sachin Gathe

necessary. When we were expecting little S, I went all out to
make sure I had ticked off everything on my “baby essentials”
list. I invested a great deal of time in researching the best and
most popular brands, and sourcing them from all over the world,
before his birth, and then through impending infancy and
toddlerhood. Now, I am thankful for having put in the time,
energy and money into this. And yet, there were so many misses.
I learned very early on, that a lot of the 'essentials' were not that
at all. To name a few:
1. Diapers depend on weight NOT age of the child
2. The baby NEVER slept on the cot, but ALWAYS with me on my bed
3. An imported car seat did not fit well with my Indian car.
4. In addition to the one that we had already bought BEFORE he was
born, we had to go through three different strollers before finding
one that worked with us – the baby as well as our lifestyle
5. You get A LOT of gifts by way of blankets and socks and mittens
6. You DON'T need a baby food maker; just a simple blender would do
7. My toddler was AVERSE to safety accessories like crawling elbow
and knee cushions
So, go ahead and indulge. After all, it IS the season to shop and
with baby in your life (or to-be), it's also enough reason to shop.
However, remember that when it comes to parenting, being
prepared for the eventual, and yet ready for the unexpected, is
half the battle won!
Happy shopping and Merry Christmas everyone!
Swati Chopra Vikamsey

Editor
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BABIES DAY OUT
Merries and Mumbee, in association with Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai, hosted Babies Day Out recently, an interactive
program specially curated for new mums, about baby care management. The focus of this program was to give new
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ONE OF A KIND
On the occasion of Children’s day, Bai
Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children,
India’s first and largest paediatric
hospital, introduced a park that is
uniquely designed to suit the needs of
paediatric patients for outdoor therapy,
and integrating play with therapy. The
highlight of this park is the amphitheatre
built to promote and exhibit talent of
the children.
“This is a park uniquely designed

for the first time in India, in hospital
premises. Incorporating rehabilitation,
remediation, and recreation under
one roof, the park was conceptualised
by the Head of Wadia’s Physiotherapy
department, Dr Urmila Kamat.
Overcoming the challenges of making
this concept a reality, the creation of this park was executed by Kajal Gaba, a mural designer of “Once upon my wall”.
The implementation was possible due to our association Lions Club of Juhu and Powerica as a part of their CSR
initiative,” said Dr Minnie Bodhanwala, Chief Executive Officer of the Wadia Hospitals.
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Mighty
& Magical!
Kavita Channe on the being mum to
the two loves of her life – daughter
Micah and son Maverick
BY KRISELLE FONSECA
A
merican TV personality Kavita
Channe is no stranger to the M&B
family. The leggy lass struck a pose
with her daughter Micah in August
last year, and since then, much has
changed in her life. “My life is extremely chaotic,
exciting, new, stressful, interesting and beautiful
all at the same time,” she tells us. She catches us
up on being single mama to Micah, now two, and
her new six month-old baby boy Maverick, and
running her rosé wine business, Channé Rosé
“One would think that you would slow down a bit

when you have children. However, if anything,
I feel like my work calendar has become even
more crazy and hectic! But I wouldn’t have it any
other way. Between being asked on TV shows,
entrepreneur and entertainment podcasts, as well
as working with various charitable organisations,
to being asked to speak at many events – these
opportunities keep me very active and going.
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VISUAL CHRIS HEADSHOTS
December 2019 | 37
VISUAL SARAH NATASHA
On top of this, I am a single mama me, and I actually love where I’m
with two under two, running a rosé at right now.
wine business that is just shy of two
years old... almost as old as SINGLE IN THE CITY
VISUAL ELLIOT AND ERICK JIMENEZ
my daughter! “Being a mum has been the

greatest gift and role I’ve ever
“For me, the best work I do dreamed of having. Around the
is when brands ask me to time when I discovered I was
participate in campaigns with pregnant again, I had been in the
my kids. Being able to include hospital with my Micah numerous
my babies in my work makes me times that week, because she was
feel so grateful that I can share not well. I was stressed and not
that time with them! I’ve always eating, as many mums experience
had this fear that when I became when their baby is having to go
a mum, I wouldn’t be able to through any discomfort. Her
do many things. However, it was father was away on a business
quite the opposite. I feel like a trip, too, which was even more
whole new world opened up for stressful. I am a huge advocate for
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VISUAL JACKIE NELSON DOYLE
on. I would go through that 1000 times

“My children’s father over if he was waiting on the other side!
and I decided to
part ways shortly after I became THE NINE MONTHS
breastfeeding and I kept wondering pregnant this second time around. I “While I was pregnant, I had so many
why, when Micah latched on me, it felt felt like I failed my daughter because I events that I had to go to. And in the
uncomfortable all of a sudden. I did not couldn’t keep my family together. I felt beginning, nobody knew I was pregnant
connect the dots until weeks later, when rejected by their father. I felt ashamed so I was very strategic with my clothing.
I realised I might be pregnant. that this was happening at what is Luckily, I was able to hide it for a while
supposed to be one of the happiest times and my energy levels were pretty high
“When I found out, I was in complete in a woman’s life. I was also scared that with both pregnancies.
shock, but at the same time I was happy my baby would feel all of my emotions.
and excited. However, it was a tough time I was angry at myself for caring and “The challenge was to take care of my
in my relationship with their father, so I allowing my breakup to overshadow the baby on my own, while pregnant and
had mixed feelings. On one hand, there new blessing I was given. I was a hot mess with a full social and work calendar. I
was nothing that I wanted more than to at times. Looking back, that was probably was always busy. However, there were
give my daughter a sibling close in age the hardest time in my life. And now, many, many nights that I spent by
to grow up with. My sisters are my rock, looking at my son, Maverick, I realise I myself pondering my life. There was
and I could not imagine going through was never alone. sadness, loneliness, anger, shame,
the ups and downs in life without them. embarrassment... you name it. That was
On the other hand, I had no idea how I “He was always right there with me. How the hard part. But I also knew that what
was going to get through my pregnancy could I have not realised this before! And mattered most was this precious baby in
alone. he is the sweetest boy I have ever laid eyes my belly and my daughter.
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“When I found out that I was
having a son, I could not believe
what I was hearing. I thought
to myself, “Wow, one of each!”
It truly felt that like Christmas
morning when you get to open all
the gifts, and the Universe gave
me the best gift ever!
“Health-wise, I was lucky to not

have morning sickness with
both of my pregnancies, and I
kept taking all of my prenatals,
probiotics and DHA daily.
People underestimate the power
of these supplements. They
really do help even though they
are optional. I also made sure to
drink at least 64 ounces of room
temperature water with one
fresh squeezed lemon each day.
Hydration is key when pregnant
or breastfeeding.

“I kept a pregnancy diary with
both of my pregnancies that I
love to read and reflect on even
till this day. There are so many
moments and memories that I
wouldn’t remember, that I get
to recall when I go back and
read what I wrote. Some days,
I felt amazing while others, I
felt sad. It was much different
this time around being on my
own. “It was funny because I had
finally returned to my pre-baby
weight from my first pregnancy,
and now, here I was, about to
embark on another pregnancy.
I continued my workouts as usual
with modifications here and

there. This meant weight and
circuit training two to three days
a week with lower weight when
needed and vinyasa yoga one
day a week (no heat) followed by
cardio on the off days. With that
in mind, I really believe that post
pregnancy bodies are made pre
and during pregnancy,
and that’s why I recommend
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ERICK JIMENEZ
VISUAL ELLIOT AND
D-DAY
“I am a planner by nature, so I absolutely
planned my delivery. Being that it was
my second time, I knew exactly what I
go places, and strangers would ask where wanted including a vaginal delivery. I
keeping your fitness routine as you my husband was. Or I would see people had a similar birth plan, just like my first
normally do, if possible. I knew, and they would look concerned pregnancy, printed for my OB/GYN, with
and ask me ‘How are you holding up?’ fun graphics and everything! The first
“I indulged in pizza, bagels and That was all awkward and not fun. time she saw my birth plan, she laughed
carbohydrates far more than ever. So at me, however, by the second time she
nutritious, I know, I know. I did give in “When I was seven months pregnant, I knew that I meant business!
to my cravings whenever I had them had taken my daughter to the beach and
however I made sure to not go over came home to hop on a call with a client. “I was conflicted whether to have my
board, for example a few slices of pizza, I was carrying my 64 ounce stainless steel children’s father present at my delivery.
not the whole pie; a small portion of water bottle with my cell phone in hand We still had strong feelings for each
fries; a scooped bagel, etc. I also ate up the stairs. I took the first step, stumbled other. However, we weren’t together so it
salmon and avocados a few times a week and dropped the full water bottle on my was a bit awkward to think of him being
as well as a lot of broccoli and blueberries toe. It was so painful that I was in shock. I there. We decided he would join and it
daily. Salmon is great for DHA, Omega couldn’t walk. It swelled up so huge and actually did feel great to be supported
3s, heart health. Avocado and salmon I couldn’t take any medication to help and cared for by him, especially since
are what I call ‘baby brain food’. It’s so with pain relief. Luckily, my nanny is also my birth plan went out the window and
special to now see my daughter Micah, an EMT (emergency medical technician) I ended up having a C-section. However
enjoy the same food, too. We have and took care of me so I didn’t have to they took such great care of me, and at
salmon and broccoli together every go to the ER. We splinted my toe with a some point, you just have to trust the
week, and she eats avocados almost part of a pizza box as a splint to stabilise it universe and have faith. And that’s what
every other day. with tape. I had three events in the next I did.
two weeks and had to wear a medical boot
THE CHALLENGES while on stage, pregnant, presenting at a “I felt like I was not a full participant in
“As I’ve mentioned, being a newly ‘single’ gala. It was quite a sight! By the way, who the birth with a C-section, due to the
mum and also pregnant was quite tricky knew the pizza craving would come anesthesia and I was so nauseous and
to navigate. Once I was showing, I would in handy! tired when they pulled my son out of
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me, that I could barely hold him
or kiss him when they brought
him near my face. My vaginal birth
with my first pregnancy was much
easier and more beautiful to me.
Micah came out in a few pushes,
and I held her straight away for
hours. Also, I literally could’ve ran
a marathon a week later. With a
C-section it was weeks of pain and
discomfort, as if I had cosmetic
surgery. But on the plus side, my
body went back to my pre-baby
body way faster with my second
pregnancy than with my first.
Not sure if there’s a correlation
between the way I birthed each
of them. However, that was a
fun bonus.
DOUBLE DELIGHT
“We named my son (Mighty)
Maverick even before he was
born. Funny enough, my first
impressions of him were that
he was extremely physical and
strong. He held in to our fingers
so tight. He also had biceps from
day one. From the minute I saw
him I had that ‘in love’ feeling.
It was a different feeling than my
daughter. With my daughter it was
like an ‘in love’ feeling as a best
friend and with my son it was like
‘can I do your laundry for the rest
of my life?!’ I would do anything
for both my children, however, my
daughter already likes to do her
own laundry thankfully due to her
Montessori education. I named
her Micah, meaning ‘magical’,
and that’s how she truly is.
“With my first pregnancy there

was a lot of happy tears and crying
mixed with oversensitivity after I
gave birth. I was just so excited to
be a new mum, and so sensitive
and primal about everything. This
time around, I was a single mum,
which was different. Regardless,
holding my boy in my arms and
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VISUALS CHRIS HEADSHOTS
VISUAL SARAH NATASHA
watching his relationship develop with I am soaking up every minute I can, unnecessary drama or stress.
my daughter was is love at it’s finest. and I am grateful for every present “Because I am so passionate about my
Every day was exciting. Even though I moment with them. “As far as my rosé wine business and my career, I will
had done this very recently and I mostly relationship with my children’s father literally lock myself in my office or leave
knew what to expect, it was different with goes, it has always been very important the house to get certain things done.
a boy. And with both of them in my arms for both of us to have love, joy and There have been a few times that I have
it was like an explosion of joy, and it still forgiveness. Also, we care about each had important phone calls and my
is every day. other a great deal, and are so lucky to daughter is crying in the background
be able to get along, enjoy each others because she doesn’t realise that mommy
LIFE’S GOOD! company, and share special moments has other things going on in mommy’s
“Life became bigger and better. Two together as a family. Overall, I feel any life besides being her mum. At that point
is a great number for me and I am up time there are breakups or divorces you just have to laugh and usually, the
for the challenge of being responsible involving children, it’s so important to person on the other end understands
for these two amazing souls. Of course, work together and get along. because they have kids of their own. As I
I can’t be as spontaneous as I used to said before, I have now seen a different
be. But many parents warn me that It hurts my heart to see parents arguing side of people. More open up to me that
kids grow up in the blink of an eye, so and their children suffering because of they are parents themselves, we swap
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stories and it’s fabulous. We understand, Europeans are towards children. From enjoy mealtimes by tasting all different
support and empathize when necessary. supplying high chairs, bottle warmers, types of food, and we talk and chit chat.
sterilisers, cribs and bathtubs, even at Also, travelling is the best education
“I even went on a trip to France with my the airport, they try their best to make anyone can ever have. It’s what I loved
two babies. While we were traveling, I travelling easier on parents. Then, you to do before my kids, and I’m not gonna
mainly took my daughter out and about enter America and everyone’s pushing stop. You should never stop doing what
and left Maverick at the hotel or villa and giving dirty looks because you’re too your love. “On that note, I’m not a big
with a nanny. Also, it was the second slow while you’re carrying your children fan of ‘giving up everything for your
year that I was able to take Micah to or pushing their strollers. The security family’ because it implies that being
the vineyard to see where Channé Rosé checkpoints couldn’t care less about any a good parent means turning your
is made. Being able to share this with inconvenience parents face. This really back on everything else. Of course,
her is bar none! “It’s funny because I needs to change in America! as parents we have to make sacrifices,
was so nervous to travel that long alone however, if you drop who you are then
with just me and my kids without their “One needs to figure out a way to you won’t be joyous and it will transfer
father. Yet, our trip ended up being encompass what you love in your life to your children. Believe it or not, your
amazing. Also, I was very surprised with your family. I love going out to children feel joy when you feel joy. Joy is
and delighted at how accommodating dinners so I trained my daughter to contagious!
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Sugar, spice, &
everything nice!
Divya R D’souza, mental health expert and home baker, whips up some sweet treats that your
baby’s Xmas dreams are made of!
BY
KRISELLE FONSECA
SHOOT CO-ORDINATION
DEEPA GHADI
STYLING Divya R D’souza is a mental health expert
VISHAKHA KHANOLKAR PALAV

specialized in working with children. She
took a break from her regular job to pursue
her love for cooking, and now operates
VISUALS professionally from home.
MAHESH REDDY
Gingerbread Cookies
(Makes 25-30 palm-sized cookies)
YOU NEED In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients well.
¼ cup salted butter, softened Mix both the dry and wet ingredients, and knead
¼ cup brown sugar, tightly packed into a dough. If the dough doesn’t hold shape, add
¼ cup dark molasses/honey/maple syrup a bit more flour.
1 egg Cover the cookies in cling wrap and refrigerate
½ tsp ground cinnamon for 1 hour or leave it overnight.
1 tsp ground ginger Preheat the oven to 180˚C
¼ tsp ground nutmeg Take the dough out and after a few minutes,
¼ tsp ground cloves roll out the dough on a floured surface. Roll out to
½ tsp baking soda about ¼ inch thickness.
¼ tsp salt Cut out in the shape of a gingerbread man or any
2 cups all-purpose flour other christmas cookie shape
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Place
YOU MUST the cut cookies in some distance and bake at
In a bowl add, butter and sugar and whisk well 180˚C for around 12-13 minutes for soft, chewy
till it looks creamy. and moist cookies. For more crisp and hard
Add the egg, molasses and whisk well (if using cookies bake for two to three minutes more.
honey, use dark coloured honey for rich brown Let it cool for 2-3 minutes before taking it off the
coloured cookies) baking tray.
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Banana Chocolate
Chip Muffin
(Makes 12 muffins)
YOU NEED
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup sugar
 2 Eggs
3 medium sized ripe bananas, mashed
 ¼ tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup choco chips
1 ⅔ cup wheat flour
YOU MUST
Peel and mash the bananas well
using a masher.
Add oil, vanilla extract and whisk well.
Add the eggs and combine the
ingredients well.
Add sugar to this. The sugar quantity can
be reduced if the bananas are over ripe.
Add all the dry ingredients in a bowl, and
give a light mix
Now add the dry ingredients and mix well
till everything is well incorporated.
Take another bowl add one tsp of
flour and add the chocochips. Flour coating
will prevent the chocochips from sinking
into the batter.
Add the flour-coated chocochips
into the batter
Preheat the oven at 180˚C
Place muffin liners on the muffin
tray and using a spoon or scoop, fill the
muffin liners
Bake at 200˚C for about 20 minutes.
Enjoy hot baked muffins or top them with
whipped cream, butter cream, or serve
with Christmas-themed cake toppers.
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Eggnog
(Serves 2-3 glasses)
YOU NEED
2 Eggs
⅓ cup sugar
⅔ cup whole milk
⅔ cup whipping cream
⅟₂ tsp vanilla extract
⅟₄ tsp ground nutmeg
YOU MUST
In a bowl, add the sugar and eggs and whisk
well till a pale yellow colour comes in. Keep it
aside.
In a heavy bottom saucepan, add the whole
milk heat the milk on low and stir occasionally
till you see slight bubbles. Don’t let it boil.
Once the milk is about to boil, take it off the
heat and pour it slowly while whisking into the
eggs.Temper the eggs. Gradually, pour the hot
milk so the eggs don’t scramble.
Once combined, pour the mixture back into
the saucepan and let it simmer on low heat
until the egg mixture coats the back of a spoon.
Look out for a runny custard consistency.
Turn off the heat and keep the mixture aside.
In another bowl, combine the whipping
cream and the vanilla and beat with the
whisk until it thickens. don’t want whip it
completely stiff.
Pour the whipping cream into the egg
mixture and stir until well combined.
Grate the nutmeg into the egg nog and stir
to combine.
Serve after refrigeration.
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White Chocolate Crunch
(Makes 10-12 medium sized chocolates)
YOU NEED
¼ Cup unsweetened peanut butter
½ cup crushed digestive biscuit
150 grams white compound chocolate
YOU MUST
Crush the digestive biscuits gently. Leave
some chunks to get an extra crunch inside
the chocolate
In a bowl, add peanut butter and the
crushed digestive biscuit and mix them well.
Roll out tiny balls or a size that will fit inside
a chocolate mould of your choice. Dust in
some corn flour over the peanut biscuit
filling, and refrigerate for five to six minutes
till it is set and take it out .
Chop the compound chocolate and melt it
using the double boiling method.
Fill half the mould with the melted
chocolate and tilt the mould towards all
four sides so that the chocolate covers all
the sides of the mould. Tap the mould once
and refrigerate this for 2-3 minutes or until
chocolate is set.
Once the chocolate is set, fill the mould
with the peanut biscuit filling and cover the
rest of the mould with the chocolate tap
the mould.
Refrigerate for two to three minutes and
demould. Add decorations of your choice.
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w ‘T
is the season of
T
fullfilling all those
year-long wishlists,
and there’s no
time like
Christmas time, to indulge in the
season of giving and a whole lotta’
gifing. But if you’re a mum,
particularly on the look out for some
essentials, the plethora of options at
Our comprehensive guide on all your baby shopping needs, your disposal leave you wondering
to help you add-to-cart with absolute ease... where to even begin. Find our guide
to shopping for yourself, and your
li’l one, and you’ll be able to sift
through the madness like a pro!
BABY CRIB
The crib is where your newborn is
going to spend a large chunk of his
time, so it’s important to choose one
that makes him feel safe and snug. It
is important to choose a crib that
would sustain you a long time—
there are a number of cribs in the
market that can transform into
toddler and full size beds, to let you
get the most use out of it. Look for
one that has a firm mattress, as
contrary to popular belief, too soft a
mattress can increase the risk of
suffocation. You will also need an
adjustable mattress, you will need to
keep lowering it as your child grows.
Ideally, the top of the crib’s rail
should be 24-26 inches above the
mattress. Make sure you follow the
crib’s instruction manual to the T, or
else call in for expert help. Assembly
is the most crucial part of your baby’s
crib, and you wouldn’t want to
endanger his safety. You’ll find hand-
me down cradles in most Indian
homes, and while it is perfectly
alright, you need to check for safety
hazards – If it’s an iron cradle, watch
out for rust and get it re-painted.
Check for loose nuts and bolts, as
any injury from these is harmful.
TOYS FOR YOUR INFANT

More often than not, we end up
buying toys that are visually
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CLOTHES FOR TODDLERS than buttoned or zipper pants, so that
By now, our walking, running, climbing your toddler can slip into them with ease,
toddler would probably insist on making as he grows in size.
choices for himself. However, when it
comes to clothes, you may want to have BREAST PUMP
the final say in how you dress up your From the moment you start
little darling. If your toddler constantly breastfeeding your baby, you will
throws a fit when he has to dress up, consider buying a breastpump, and with
chances are, he is not comfortable with good reason. Pumping not only helps
what he has to wear. The basic rule of you nurse, even while on the go, but also
thumb to observe is comfort over increases your milk supply. With so many
everything else. A toddler’s skin is just as breastpumps available in the market, it’s
sensitive and delicate as an infant’s, so hard not to feel overwhelmed. Make the
soft, breathable fabrics are they way to go. right choice, with the Swing Essentials
However, colder months like these Pack, specially curated by Medela,
require heavier, thicker clothes. Clothes keeping at heart the essential
can sometimes be an expensive affair, so it requirements of the next-gen, active
is important to invest in them wisely, mother. This pack is a complete solution
because your tot is going to outgrow them for when you are pumping for the first
eventually. “My husband and I have always time. It contains the award-winning,
been clear in wanting quality clothes for trustworthy Swing electric breast pump,
appealing, but only later on do we realise our daughter, and it’s a concious choice pump and feed bags to express and store
how child un-friendly they are. And if we’ve been making since she was born. milk, and a calma feeding device to feed
you’ve an infant at hand, you might want However, we do have budgets in place and the baby without worrying about nipple
to tread extra carefully. Toys should be we are aware that she is not going to be confusion. It also comes with a
treated as more than just playtime able to fit into them for much long. So, QuickClean microwave bag to easily
elements, they different senses and 90% of her clothes are sale items that we clean all the components, and disposable
different areas of your child’s managed to buy at a steal!” says Melissa nursing pads to help with heavy breast
development. The toys should be open- Andrade, mum to Amelia, two. Another leakage. With the Swing Essentials, a new
ended and simple in presentation, which great way to buy clothes that let you get mum will have the complete pumping
allows then to be used in multiple ways, the most use out of it, is to buy a size or solution at hand, whether she is
thus optmising the use of your child’s two bigger than your baby’s usual size. traveling, working or letting her hair
imagination, creativity, and spontaneith. Buy bottoms with elastic waists rather down.
Some open-ended toys are balls, dolls,
and soft toys representing animals and
people. “Babies are fascinated with ,550
movement, sounds, and uncomplicated `15
black and white visuals and bright
colours. They discover their bodies using
hand-eye coordination, and reaching
and grasping movements,” says child
development expert Indira Mallya.
Hence, toys that require interactions
with mums or caretakers, particularly
vivid coloured mobiles, rattles and
grasping toys are advisable for babies at
this stage. Always look for toys that
mention the age safety, operating
instructions, and care required for the
toys. Check to see that it is well put-
together, sturdy, non-toxic, and light
weight and easy to manage.
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Deck The Halls!
Gunjan Gupta of The Meraki Table tells you how to transform
bits and pieces around your home into an Xmas wonderland
VISUALS KEVAL KACHA
Gorgeous In Red candle holder by Forest Kraft `2450 | Gold metal cup stand by Treasured Occassions `4000
Baubles and pine cones available at local markets
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C
hristmas is just around the corner and
you’ve probably got a million things on
yout to-do list. Of course, tis’ the season
to be jolly and make merry and in order to
do that, you need to check off the biggest
monster on your list—getting your house all decked
up. Being a mum leaves you with little to no time to
spare, and you’ll probably find yourself struggling to
figure out where to even begin. But mums, you can
do a fine job even if you put in a little effort into those
little, yet prominent corners of your home. Even if
your hands are too tied to go all out, there’s no bar on
those little things you can do to get all the Xmas feels
at home.
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Pine cone and red berry wreath by Forest Kraft `4,500
LIGHTS ON! WELCOME HOME

Lighting plays an important role The entrance door to your Lavender wreat
in creating that festive feeling. house is the first place anyone h by Forest Kra
ft `3,500
Doll up your balcony with fairy sees—and I suggest you get
lights and the window frames with a beautiful wreath to adorn ROCKIN’
star-shaped lights, which you’ll your door. You’ll find numerous AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
find at your local market or online options available both online The Christmas tree is central to
e-commerce platforms. They can and offline. But in the spirit Christmas, but depends on the
totally take your decor a notch of personal touches, you can space available in your house.
up. However, you will need to be get your florist to make you You can choose a small or a
careful about this with kids around. a natural one. If you want big sized, natural or artificial
Make sure your lighting is placed something more sustainable, tree, and they’re pretty easy to
out of reach for small kids, to avoid Forest Kraft (www.forestkraft. find at local markets, especially
any mishaps. Additionally, you com) makes recyclable paper- this time of the year. (Mums on
could also caution them about the based wreaths that can be a frantic last minute shopping
dangers of playing around reused every year and doesn’t spree, you may breathe easy!).
with lights. look completely artificial. Traditionally, they’re decorated
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with small knick
knacks like candy
canes, garlands,
baubles, bells, and
snow flakes. But if
you truly want that
personal, you can
get your kids to
partake in some DIY
fun. This could also
be a fun activity for
the family to enjoy
together, and will
really get you into
the mood. You could
make hangings
with your names,
or even some
drawings that could
been strewn around
the house. You
could also decorate
your own stockings
to hang.
Another good way

to dress up the tree
is to put present
boxes underneath
it. I use old cartons
and cover them
up with colourful
wrapping paper to
complete the
look.
FULL BLOOM!
Poinsettia are these
beautiful red-leaved
plants that bloom
around December
– January. They’re
easily available
around this time
of the year, and
you could buy a
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around the house Wooden logs by Forest Kraft `1,950 | Golden trees from local market `300 |
in beautiful plant Gold mason jar candles by Veedaa Candles `1200 onwards
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HA PALAV
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holders. This also gives you a good reason to bring out all
your pretty vases to place these in, at different points in
the house. The bright red will instantly lift up the entire
setting, and of course, your spirits!
TABLE TOPS
This is the best time to remove all your gorgeous crockery
that has been tucked away. Use any old bedsheet as a
table cloth, and then layer up! Bring out the candles,
candle stands and add different heights to the table. You
could also throw in some pine cones, red cherries and
trees for the Christmassy effect.
Decorate your tabletops, consoles and landing space with

assorted candles—use different sizes of candle stands and
glass votives to create a warm candle-lit ambience in your
home. I use these gorgeous gold mercury glass candles Star shaped fair
y lights from ww
from Veedaa which come in some delicious fragrances— w.amazon.in `8
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they make your house smell as amazing as it looks!
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THE
Gifting
Guide
Play Santa to the whole family with our specially
curated list of gift options, whether they’ve been
naughty or nice!
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Play blocks junior train set Kitchen set with accessories Colourful rattles and teether toy set
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Bump To Birth
10 Pregnancy promises
every woman should make
It’s New Year’s resolutions time again. So now you’ve got the
health of two people to think about, repeat after us:
I vow to…
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December 2019 | 67
Shopping for Pregnancy
and Your Baby
P
regnancy is a super pick up any new clothes. I would pregnancy pillows. I would
special time and since recommend investing in a good strongly recommend investing
it’s such a short phase, pregnancy information book in a wedge pillow as this can
it’s also a time where that guides you through all the help you to support your back
one tends to go over board, trying myths and misconceptions. while sitting, and your belly while
to do everything one can to make Trust me, you will be getting so sleeping. Although, you may not
it special. Everything looks very much advice in the months to need it just yet, you may want to
cute and attractive. Everyone come, that you need to create consider a body pillow as this can
wants to pamper the mum-to-be, a few trusted resources to help help you to sleep comfortably as
and this results in bringing in a maintain your sanity! your belly grows further.
lot of unessential items home!
If you find yourself struggling to If nausea is bothering you, there THIRD TRIMESTER
stick to only what is needed, here is a wide array of ginger-based You woould probably be able to
is your quick guide to shopping products in the market that may continue with your maternity
for pregnancy and for your help you alleviate that nasty clothes if you have bought them
newborn. feeling of nausea. wisely. Items in neutral shades,
and with strings and belts to
FIRST TRIMESTER SECOND TRIMESTER adjust sizes can actually be used
In this trimester, your body is Your baby bump may start all through pregnancy.
really not showing any major showing, and your pants will This is the time to start planning
changes and so you do not start feeling a little snug now. your baby’s layette. And trust me
necessarily need to go out and Your breast size is also changing. babies do need a lot of things.
But all these changes are going At times, you may wonder how a
to continue and over a gradient, human being so little can take up
which means do not go out and so much closet space!
buy a whole lot. Buy a few items
of clothing in neutral colors so HERE ARE A FEW MUST HAVES FOR THE
that you can mix and match them. ARRIVAL OF THE BABY
Don’t forget a couple of dressy Baby clothes : Buy about 10 to
items so that you can step out 12 daily wear outfits in the new
in style. After all, the nausea is born size. Do not buy too many as
Meet the now settling, and your moods and

appetite are all feeling a whole
the baby will outgrow them very
rapidly. And remember, you will
EXPERT lot brighter. You may also want to
get a couple of very comfortable
likely get some as gifts too.
M&B’ panellist Sonali Shivlani is an Internationally

and secure shoes. It’s time to Diapers: You will need a ton of
Certified Pregnancy Consultant and a child nutrition
pack away all the strappy heels these in the first few months. You
counsellor. She is the executive director of CAPPA
India, and also trains aspiring birth professionals to and switch over to shoes which may also choose to mix and use
achieve certification in pregnancy, birth and will hold your feet securely, and some cotton nappies as well, so
lactation counselling. reduce chances of any kind of make sure you plan for this.
trips and falls. It’s also a good Swaddles: Most babies love to
idea to start looking for some be swaddled as it helps them to
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sleep comfortably. There is a
wide range in the market, and
I would suggest picking up just
a few, and in some different
styles. Once you use them, you
will be more clear as to what is
working for you, and then you
can go out and get some more.
Sundry items: Towels, napkins,

burp cloths and toiletries are
all items that are needed from
the word go, so arrange for
these as well.
You can go a little slow on the
rest of the shopping as these
can be purchased as per need:
✓Bathing chair
✓ Rocker
✓ Pram
✓ Cot
Car seat: Even though car

seats are not compulsory in our
country, it is surely a very safe
way for the baby to travel so
it is highly recommended that
you invest in an infant car seat.
For the mum, you will

surely need some easy and
comfortable breastfeeding
outfits, maternity or nursing
bras, maternity pads, breast
pads and an abdomen support
belt. You can consider other
items like a breastfeeding
pillow or a breastpump as per
your need and requirements.
We do love to buy and shop

and of course, for our baby,
we do not want to make any
compromises. But we buy
several things and do not end
up using them as much or
entirely. So wait for the baby
to come in, experience the
same for yourself and then
buy the items you feel will be
absolutely essential.
Happy Shopping!
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We got stylist Shilpi Sharma of the Indie Project Store to share
her tips on finding the perfect outfit, to let you carry in style
Shilpi Sharma is a certified image consultant, and the owner of an online kids’ portal
called ‘Indie Project Store’ in Telangana, known for their kids apparel line ‘IPS originals’.
They also launched a Mum & Me line in collaboration with celebrity mum Prithi Ashwin
C
ome party and
wedding season,
the biggest worry
expectant mums
have is how to
dress the bump. Maternity
fashion has been through
much of a revolution, and one
can find multiple choices in
casual and business pregnancy
wear. However, party wear for
pregnant women, especially in
the Indian scenario, at times,
can be a bit tricky. Here are
some quick fixes to let you
carry on in style, as you carry.
Any conversation around styling

must begin with ‘body types’,
as styling is nothing but the
ability to craft and coordinate
various looks that works for an
individual, and the kind of body
structure one has, plays a big
role in that.
Contrary to popular belief,

body types during pregnancy
Visual: Mommy Shots by Amrita
also has variations, typically as

follows:
Type 1: Big All Over
Type 2: Small All Over (Midriff
Waterfall
is the largest part of the
detail dress
by Seraphine person)
`12,999 Type 3: Carrying Low and
Type 4: Carrying High
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Depending on the type, you
can work on the appropriate
styles and looks to get the best
results.
Someone who is ‘small all

over’ and gaining weight just
around the midriff can perhaps
work with detailing around the
neckline or statement jewellery
to keep attention to the face Vs
someone who is gaining overall
weight, who can create softer,
more romantic and flowy looks,
to maintain a smooth transition
from head to toe for the
onlookers. Similarly, women
carrying low can opt for heavier
embroidery or garments with
more detailing on the blouse to
create a balance, and vice versa
for someone carrying high.
Indian styles and fits that

work for almost all women
during pregnancy are
traditional outfits like floor
length anarkalis, which come
in various designs and cuts.
During the advanced pregnancy
stage, anarkalis with kalis
flowing right from the neckline
would give a better coverage
for your bump. If you want to
go all out and don a lehenga,
you can ditch the choli for a
kurti instead, to keep the look
cohesive and comfortable.
Sarees are another great
option for this phase, pairing
them with long blouses, tops,
or shirts will keep the look
contemporary and fresh, and
keep the classic vibe going, for
more traditional occasions.
In modern classic styles, maxi

gowns with empire waist line
are the most popular go-to Pleated
outfits for that instant oomph maternity
dress by
—they are easy to manage
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Iconic knotted dress Lace nursing dress by Cold shoulder maternity and
by Seraphine `4,399 Seraphine `13,999 nursing dress by Momz Joy `3,299
great counter technique to avoid Heavy and puffy fabrics like raw silk, quotient up, without making yourself
accentuating the bump are capes, jute, tulle, and organza, can add too uncomfortable.
overcoats and long shrugs in light additional body weight and should
fabrics. Throw them over a dress, be used cautiously. Similarly, an Pregnancy is one of the most unique
gown, maternity pants or even unfortunate side-effect of bold and experiences any woman goes through,
palazzos, and you are ready to hit that busy patterns is additional dimensions and she should have all the reasons
dance floor in style! and volume to the body, if not careful. to enjoy it to the fullest. So if those
Colours, trims and embellishments few extra kgs are making you worried
Another factor to keep in mind is can be considered for creating softer about finding the right outfit, these
fabric. Even if you narrow down on a more elegant looks—think pastels, easy pointers will get you party-ready
great outfit, the wrong kind of fabrics lace, light weight gota pattis, sequence in a jiffy. So let you hair down in style
can completely throw the look off. and zari work for keeping the glam and simply groove on!
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Babies grow up in the blink of an eye, and before you
know it, all those cute moments are a thing of the
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special memories by turning them into jewellery.
Meet Saakshi Mehra who makes DNA and breastmilk
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B
orn and brought up in Mumbai,
Saakshi Mehra did her MBA in HR,
and was working in the corporate
sector for three years. After which,
she got married and gave up her job.
“But I always had a strong urge to be financially
independent,” she says. Two years into the marriage,
her son Yuvaan was born. “Like any mum, I would
always be ready with a camera to capture his firsts...
His first smile... his first crawl... his first walk, etc
etc. I breastfed my son for almost three years and
after weaning him, I found myself reminiscing of
the bond. It was magical!” she remembers. A few
months from then, Saakshi came across information
about a woman in Australia who creates breastmilk
and DNA jewellery. She loved teh idea and tried to
collaborate with this lady in vain.
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That’s when Saakshi decided to start creating these
keepsakes herself. “After months of experimentation
(thanks to my sister lending me some of her breastmilk),
and watching some of my initial experiments turning into
a myraid of undesirable colours, I finally found the perfect
marriage between milk and chemistry,” she reveals. And
soon, Mom’s Memoiirs–Wear Her Care was born in 2018.
At the home studio, located in Mumbai, Saakshi creatively
designs breastmilk jewellery and keepsake preservation
in a variety of handcrafted designs. “I use mother’s
breastmilk, baby’s cord stump, first curl and first tooth.
The kind of memories that only come once in your life,
but can last forever, in the form of precious gems,” she
says proudly.
Moms Memoiirs–Wear Her Care professionally preserved

jewellery in gold and silver and metal serves to offer
precious momentos for a father, mother, son (in form
of keychains, cuff links, tie pins) or daughter (in form of
pendants, rings, earrings, bracelet) starting from Rs 2,000
onwards.
“Every piece of jewellery is lovingly handmade and takes a

whole lot of time—from milk preservation to the end product.
It is a completely natural process without the use of any
harmful chemicals. Breastmilk undergoes a drying and
curing process, post which it is infused in the jewellery. Your
breastmilk keepsake is made with just that –breastmilk!”
she reveals. And in case you worry about the samples getting
all mixed up, Saakshi assures, “I carefully organise and label
all my clients’ breastmilk when collecting, storing, prepping
and casting all the pieces.” Like everything thats handmade,
jewellery that is made with mimum process will not be
perfect or consistent in quality. “It is nothing like a mass-
produced jewellery piece from a store, but I assure you that it
is infused with pure love,” she says.
ANY HURDLES FACED.....

I believe women make great entrepreneurs because we
take calculated risks. We are strong with a great attitude
towards bouncing back from hard knocks! So yes offourse
faced alot of hurdles right from sourcing my raw materials
to the society accepting the word ‘Breastmilk jewellery’
(considering breastfeeding to be touchy topic in Indian
culture). I feel the attitude is gradually shifting thanks to the
millennial parents belonging to the privileged, well-educated
section of our society. Mom’s Memoiirs started in January,
2018 and has received alot of love and warmth with our
Instagram profile crossing 5000 organic followers. Filled with
Hope and gratitude, we embark on this journey to capture
a mother’s love and treasure her motherhood memories
forever.
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NEWBORN TO 1 YEAR
That’s just how I roll…

Your baby can do amazing things from as soon as she’s born—and you can help her from day one
0-3 MONTHS What you can do to help: Dr Bushra says, SMILING Between four to six weeks
SUCKING It’s the first and most basic “Help her to develop trust. Gently hold your baby will start to smile. “A grin is
action of all—the desire to suck. When her while talking in encouraging tones.” an indication that your baby has started
a newborn is placed at her mother’s Also, call her by name and make plenty communicating with you,” says UK-
breast, she will usually try to latch of eye contact. based development psychologist Dr
on. Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi, a UK-based Suzanne Zeedyk.
consultant paediatrician says, “This is STARTLED BY SUDDEN NOISES It is What you can do to help: Smile back!
a reflex, along with grasping and normal for your baby to jump if she Make different faces and be curious
making a fist.” hears a loud noise. Dr Bushra Al- about what he is trying to tell you.
What you can do to help: This is all Rubeyi says, “Babies are born with the
about trusting your instincts. “Listen to Moro reflex [to encourage holding on LIFTING HER HEAD Any time between
your baby and learn her responses,” says to mum], which can be triggered by one and three months your baby
Dr Bushra. “Sucking calms her, so let sudden movement or a loud noise.” may start to lift her head. “This is the
her suck her fingers or a dummy—and Your baby will cry and fling out her arms precursor to having strong enough neck
don’t interrupt her.” and legs. This reflex lasts until she is six muscles to fully support her head,” says
months. Dr Susan Turner, a UK-based GP and
LOOKING AT FACES Your baby will love What you can do to help: Try swaddling mum of six.
looking at new people and will learn your baby to help her feel more secure What you can do to help: “Give your
to recognise her parents. At birth her at night. And play music to soothe her. baby regular tummy time—lying her on
vision is still undeveloped—she can fix “Rub her back and sing to her or play her front on a playmat on the floor—
on an object at 20-30cm away only. music,” says Dr Bushra. while talking to her,” says Dr Susan.
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3-6 MONTHS 6-12 MONTHS around holding onto the sofa.
REACHING OUT FOR OBJECTS As your STARTS TO EAT SOLIDS Guidelines What you can do to help: Make sure there
baby’s muscles develop, she will start to suggest you start weaning at six months. are safe things for your baby to pull up on.
reach out for and grasp things. “This Uk-based paediatric dietician Judy More “And be there to comfort her when she
often happens around the three-month says that if your baby is showing signs falls back down with
mark,” says Dr Bushra. of wanting to eat earlier (around four a bump,” says Dr Bushra.
What you can do to help: Ensure you months), trust your instincts.
have interesting toys nearby for your What you can do to help: If you think your SEPARATION ANXIETY Aged eight
baby to explore. Dr Bushra says, “Look baby is ready for food, she can sit well to nine months, babies begin to learn
for colourful toys that make sounds that enough and hold her head upright, then that when you leave, you will return
will spark her curiosity.” you can start to offer her first foods, such later. “She’ll understand you left and
as baby rice. express her displeasure!’ says UK - based
STARTS MAKING SOUNDS Your baby psychologist Dr Emma Svanberg.
will begin to make different noises. SITS WITHOUT SUPPORT From six to What you can do to help: “Explain you’re
Around four months she may babble. eight months, your baby will start to be leaving but you’ll be back soon,” says
And at six months she could be imitating able to sit unaided. Emma. She’ll learn Mummy does leave
some speech sounds. UK-based speech What you can do to help: Ordinary sofa sometimes, but she will come back.
therapist Emmie Payne-Cook says, “From cushions are fine to prop her up. “Help
about four months she will realise she her get used to an upright view of the GRIPPING OBJECTS At around five
can make a noise and get a reaction.” world,” says Dr Susan. months your baby will begin to lift objects
What you can do to help: “Try sticking to suck them. Dr Susan says, “This is the
out your tongue and letting your baby CRAWLING Babies usually start crawling start of her putting everything in her
copy what you do,” says Emmie. “She’s at around six to nine months. mouth.”
learning to take turns, which is a version What you can do to help: Dr Bushra says, What you can do to help: “Look for
of pre-verbal speech.” “Encourage physical exploration and colourful non-toxic toys,” says Dr Susan.
baby-proof your house.”
ROLLING From as early as three months
PULLS HERSELF UP Your baby will start or as late as seven-plus months, and once
to use furniture to pull upright. It’s only your baby’s neck muscles are strong
a short step then to cruising—moving enough, she’ll learn to roll over.
What you can do to help: In terms
of encouraging overall physical
development, consider swimming lessons.
“Before a baby learns to crawl, swimming
is the only skill requiring her to use her
whole body at the same time —this is
important for co-ordination and balance,”
says Anna Bates from Water Babies, a UK-
based baby swimming class.
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1 YEAR TO 3 YEARS
Toddlers in
training
Around this time, it’s time to start dodging
toys—and questions—which might be thrown
your way. So, get ready to run around...
1-2 YEARS
STARTING
TO WALK
Some start earlier, but
between the ages of one
and two, most babies gain their
balance and eventually learn to
walk.
What you can do to help: “Holding
his hands, making sure his heels
are flat, help him practise
walking while keeping his
balance,” says
Dr Bushra.
RECOGNISES
SOUNDS
Around 12 months your baby
will recognise his name and be
saying ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada’. LEARNS
What you can do to help: “Spend to throw a ball
time communicating with your By age two, your child
baby. Copy him, encourage him may start to throw and kick
to copy you and sing nursery a ball.
rhymes,” says UK-based What you can do to help: Buy a
speech therapist large, light ball for easy and safe
Emmie Payne-Cook. throwing. It might be fun to try a
weekly class—there are plenty
on offer, including football,
ballet, gymboree, mini
tennis, playball and
rugbytots.
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2-3 YEARS
TANTRUMS!
Toddlers don’t yet have
the brain function to control
emotions, hence the ‘terrible twos’.
What you can do: “If a tantrum brews,
just stay calm and be quiet, which
lets them know you can withstand
this level of emotion,” says
Dr Svanberg. “You are laying
the groundwork for them to
deal with big emotions
for themselves.”
LEARNS HOW TO HOLD

A CRAYON
From as early as 18 months
your child will begin to enjoy
painting and drawing.
What you can do to help: Developing
hands often find it easier to draw
upright, so get an easel. And messy
play is good—go to a class if
you want to spare your
living room floor!
TALKING
“Don’t panic if your
toddler isn’t chatty,” says
Joanne. “Many children say
nothing for ages, then start talking
in sentences.”
What you can do to help: “Practise
‘maxing’,” says Emmie. “If he says
‘car’, you might say ‘it’s a red car’.
You’re showing he’s got the LEARNS
word right, while introducing BLADDER
new words.” CONTROL
At some point within this
year, your child may be ready to
be potty trained. Joanne says,
GAINS MORE “The signs of readiness are pretty
INDEPENDENCE clear—dry nappies, taking an
By 15 months your child may interest in when he’s ‘going’.”
start wanting to do more for What you can do to help:
himself, like trying to use a spoon. “Use lots of praise and the
What you can do to help: Author odd chocolate button
Joanne Mallon says, “Decide what reward,” says Joanne.
behaviour is non-negotiable, such
as good manners, and what is
worth letting slide. This will
aid confidence.”
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3 YEARS TO 5 YEARS
Preschool kids rule ok!

TALKS WELL IN SENTENCES
By now, your preschooler can talk
clearly in sentences and probably recite rhymes, too.
What you can do: Keep talking. And rather than correcting
her grammar when she says something wrong, repeat it
back to her in the correct formation. “It’s good to take
equal turns in the conversation,” says Emmie. ‘We learn best
having conversations in which we feel equally important.’
LEARNS TO USE CUTLERY

Between the ages of three and five, your child will start to
learn to use cutlery and eat independently. Joanne says,
“Lots of children struggle with this. It’s also around this age
that you may notice your child is left-handed.”
What you can do: “Do anything you can to encourage
developing fine motor control,” says Joanne. “Playing
with little toys and painting will help prepare for
using a pen and cutlery.”
ASKS QUESTIONS
‘Why Mummy? But why?’ A recent study showed
that mothers are asked nearly 300 questions in a
day! And tempting though it may be, telling her
to ‘ask Daddy’ isn’t always going to cut it.
What you can do: Encourage your child
to listen as well as talk. Joanne says, “That
starts with you listening to them, even if you
don’t feel like discussing the finer points of
Postman Pat at 6am.”
ARGUES
It’s very normal and healthy for your
preschooler to become argumentative.
“It’s usual for children to challenge
their parents’ opinions as they develop
a greater vocabulary and awareness,”
says Dr Susan Turner.
What you can do: Try not to argue back

with your little one. “Explain your point
of view firmly and clearly, then try to move
on,” says Dr Susan. “Children will try to
push boundaries, but fundamentally they
like to know where they stand.”
80 | December 2019
Baby & Toddler
baby’s day out
Y
oung families often find social support, and can lead to anxiety
themselves overwhelmed around caring for a baby.
while caring for a newborn
baby, Breastfeeding and HERE IS A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR
attending to normal life YOUNG MUMS AND DADS
activities such as shopping, attending to
social obligations like visiting families BABY WEARING
during festivals or just holidaying can Although carrying babies in slings is
Meet the
only add stress to the family. It helps to a practice since time immemorial in
recognise that understanding the needs traditional cultures, I feel it could have
EXPERT of your baby and making a plan ahead of

time can make this experience enjoyable
never been needed more than in current
times, where having your hands free is
Effath Yasmin is India’s leading International and safe for your baby. almost tantamount to survival! Free hands
Board Certified lactation Consultant (IBCLC), while you shop, prepare or holiday is a
Biodynamic CranioSacral Therapist, internationally The first two years of a baby’s life are life-saver! I highly recommend freeing
certified lactation educator and the founder director
called the ‘In-arm phase’ which means your hands while still caring for your
of Nourish & Nurture Lactation Care & Parenting
that it’s human nature to be carried baby intimately. Baby wearing can ease
Education, an outreach clinic for mothers and families
seeking professional clinical lactation management around always in an adult’s arms, out with life into comfort for long periods of time.
and parenting counselling. Yasmin sits on the board of very little changes. This is still commonly The joy of carrying your baby makes you
directors and National Advisory Board of Birth India, an practiced in societies which have close knit mobile and yet close. This can prevent
NGO striving for safe and supported birth in India and family members and joint families, and your need to leave your baby back home
an active governing council member of the International is especially true for our Indian culture while you step out, and also reduce the
Association of Tongue-Tie professionals (IATP). and available social support. Urbanisation need for pumping or giving formula and
leaves us vulnerable and devoid of this preventing premature weaning.
82 | December 2019
clearer to read. A baby with a heavy and receive conflicting advice about whether
approximately damp diaper may not be a alcohol consumption can have an effect
very happy baby. During the time you shop on their baby. The effects of alcohol on
or are out on a holiday, it may sometimes the breastfeeding baby are directly related
skip the mind to keep baby dry. Using to the amount the mother ingests. Present
eco-friendly nappies reduces the impact studies indicate that although significant
on the environment, and also keeps baby amounts of alcohol are secreted into
feeling fresh and dry. Keeping them handy breastmilk, it is not considered harmful to
can help relatives and family to help with the infant if the amount and duration are
changes when required. limited. The baby’s age (newborns have
immature livers and will be more affected
EXPRESSED MILK while an older baby can metabolise alcohol
If there is an emergency or a need to step more quickly), a mother’s weight (a heavier
out to shop for a few hours, and you’re person metabolises alcohol more quickly),
unable to baby wear, it may help to express the amount of alcohol and whether it is
milk using your ‘knowing’ hands or a taken with food (this decreases absorption
breastpump machine for one or two feeds, into the blood stream)—all need to be
usually approx. Two to four ounces per considered. Alcohol passes freely into
feed. Your family member can help you mother’s milk and has been found to peak
with feeding the expressed breastmilk about 30 to 60 minutes after consumption,
using a katori-chammach or an open cup. and 60 to 90 minutes when taken with
The bottle is not recommended as it is food. As alcohol leaves the bloodstream,
the source of dysfunction sucking pattern it leaves breastmilk too. It takes a 120
which can develop. It helps to learn how to pound woman about two to three hours
achieve this from your lactation consultant. to eliminate from her body the alcohol
present in one serving of beer or wine; the
SOCIALISING WITH VISITING more alcohol is consumed, the longer it
FAMILY & SOCIAL SUPPORT OR VISITORS takes for it to be eliminated.
Family is certainly a safety net and an Holidaying and shopping brings on
extended cushion for giving support, hopping places and moving most of the TRAVELLING
guidance, care and love care that helps time. Baby wearing keeps your hands Travelling long and short distances will
you move through life feeling cared for. free, also allowing you discreet nursing. require a bit of planning. Breastfeeding
It is important to build your support Continuing to attend to your baby’s can be an added advantage when travelling
network which could be your extended breastfeeding needs will not only keep your by plane, as feeding during take-off and
family, friends, neighbours, and of course, milk supply going, but also keep your baby landing helps equalise the pressure in your
breastfeeding support groups such as happy and content allowing you to shop baby’s ears. When you holidaying again
Le Leche League International and and spend time out in the community. keeping to breastfeeding on priority can
Breastfeeding Support Group for Indian reduced chances of falling sick or need to
Mothers. Le Leche League International Being out also bring you in contact prepare supplemental foods after exclusive
conducts monthly meetings that create with multiple people. Breastmilk offers period of six months. Carrying a fresh fruit.
a safe space for community building and incredible valuable protection against Being comfortable to nurse anywhere and
mother to mother support. You could fall bacterial and viral infections. According to everywhere such as public buses, trains or
back on this network for play dates, group research, we learn that your body prepares flights may need a bit of understanding
holidays with like-minded people, and exclusive antibodies in your breastmilk about your baby basic needs and knowing
leave your baby safely while you step out or within a short period of 20 minutes after that it’s your right that the society provides
just receive love and moral support. touching or taking in a new environment. you comfortable and discreet spaces to
Isn’t that amazing! nurse your baby in comfort. Malls, airports
BABY-ECO-FRIENDLY NAPPIES and other public spaces must provide for
The basic needs of a baby include FOOD & DRINKS nursing stations with a couch, change
closeness, nourishment, and hygiene. You do not need to specially avoid any tables and basic water facilities. This will
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Ask any mum of a toddler her worst nightmare, and it would perhaps be having to take her
toddler shopping with her. But groceries have to be bought regularly, visits to supermarkets
and shops are mandatory, and always finding someone to mind the child at home is not an
option. Poornima Makaram discovers how to do it best
set out during peak shopping interesting going on for them. It

WELL FED EQUALS hours because I have had terrible is also a good idea to take breaks
WELL BEHAVED experiences. When the shop in between. Either carry a snack
Gina Fernandez, mother of a is crowded, your child can get or even better, take him to the
two year old Rayna, believes a irritable and bewildered; he food court where both of you can
happy and content child is better can even get lost! Once while sit down and divert yourself by
able to cope with the shopping shopping, I took my eyes off having a snack and some juice to
mayhem. Her advice is, “Make Rahul for a few seconds and refresh you both,” she says.
sure your baby is well fed and has the next thing I know, he was
had a nap before leaving home. missing. Full panic ensued and I DO IT TOGETHER
Sleepy and hungry children are had to call out and push amidst When you take an infant
difficult to handle even at home. irate shoppers to look for him. shopping, it is easier since you
It may be a good idea to play with After that, when I found him, can put her in a stroller and keep
her for a bit, so she is fresh and I had to deal with a crying and an eye out. Normally, babies
cheerful before you set out. a scared kid, all this while are safe that way. It is when you
That way, you don’t have to deal juggling my purchases at the have a toddler at hand that it
with crankiness and tantrums checkout line.” becomes difficult to handle.
while shopping.” Jyothi Rao, mum to three year
KEEP IT SHORT old Deepa, says, “I take Deepa
“It is also a good idea to take Sheela Chinnappa often akes her in a stroller, but I realise she is
her favourite toy along or even a three year old grocery shopping. a lot older, and will refuse to sit
colourful book that she can look She is fairly comfortable having in it for very long. She also has a
at when sitting on the stroller. him around when she does the tendency to run around and pull
I carry my daughter’s favourite rounds of the supermarket, things out of shelves and throw
flavoured milk or juice box so I but it wasn’t always so. She them around. It is rather trying
don’t have to hunt for something recalls, “I did it out of necessity to handle her and the shopping
to feed her. Sometimes, just because I don’t have anyone together.”
having something familiar to take babysit. I used to shop
around like a toy can pacify and for a month’s grocery at a time So, Jyothi has come up with a
divert a child enough so you because I dreaded going to the solution. “I have devised a way to
can get your shopping done shops regularly with little Ganesh keep her occupied. I talk to her
peacefully,” she says. in tow. He would start getting constantly and ask her what she
testy and irritable after a half thinks of the product I pick up.
GO OFF-PEAK hour at the most.” I show her two packages and ask
Crowded shops and malls make her to choose which one would
shopping much more of a stress. Sheela realised after a few trips be better. While shopping for
Firstly, there is the competing that it was better to split the fruit and vegetables, I tell her I
for space and products, and then shopping into a weekly affair to want 10 tomatoes and that she
the long checkout queues which you spend shorter amounts of can pick them out from the shelf.
can be a pain by themselves, time at the market. “Children I also allow Deepa to choose her
even without a testy child in tow. get cranky if you drag them own treat—a packet of biscuits or
Chethana Prakash, mum to four around for long periods of time, a cake of her choice which she
year old Rahul, says, “I never especially when there is nothing can then have if she agrees to sit
December 2019 | 91
in the stroller. I make sure I have
a talk with her on how she will
get a special reward if she is well
behaved at the supermarket,”
she reveals.
BUDDY TIME
If your child is over five years of
age, it can be a boon instead of
a nightmare to shop with her.
They enjoy the job of going
out somewhere and many of
them like the fact that they are
helping you. Take Manya Ravi’s
five-year-old daughter Archana
for instance. “She loves to come
shopping with me. I show her
the packaging of the products
I am planning to buy before
leaving home, and point her
in the general direction in the
supermarket. Her job is to find
the product for me.
We both enjoy the game, and I

try not to burden her with too
many, or she might lose interest.
She is also allowed to count out
money and find the change in
my purse for the purchase at the
checkout,” says Manya. “Archana
comes clothes shopping with me.
She loves the fact that she can
pick out my clothes and has even
learned to suggest what colour or
style would better suit me. I make
sure that we buy her something
too, and we discuss all this before
leaving the house to make sure
she knows what to expect. I
actually enjoy such outings, and
we get to spend some quality
time together with both of us
being at our relaxed best,”
she says.
And if all this advice fails, just

listen to us: don’t go to the
stores. Let the stores come
to you. What else is internet
shopping for?
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wrapping!’
‘They have most fun with the
…And other home truths. Because the

expectations surrounding Baby’s first Christmas
are so high, even Santa would struggle to live up
to the hype says, Bryony Gordon
94 | December 2019
TRUE story: I spent my first result, the fun-packed evening we my daughter. The stocking
Christmas Eve as a parent had planned of champagne and we made was actually bigger
in A&E, tending to my then charades was a definite no-go. than her, but who was I trying
seven-month-old child, who had But I learnt an invaluable lesson to please? Naturally, she was
fallen from the bed to the floor that night: you may have loads more interested in the brightly
as I sat wrapping her father’s of exciting plans for your baby’s coloured wrapping paper than
presents. After several hours first Christmas, but your baby the present inside it. ‘It’s a
sitting in the less-than-festive most certainly doesn’t. To the waste of your energy – and
surroundings of St Thomas’ infant child, it’s just another day money – buying presents for
Hospital, we discovered that she of the calendar year. So how do babies,’ says Linda. ‘You’ll only
was, thankfully, fine. But as a you make sure you and your baby be disappointed when they’re
get the most out of the festive not interested. Give them some
season? Let me offer you some textured paper or a box and
of my best tips… they will be happy.’ And ask
family members to get you things
DON’T LET THE PLAN- you really need – new grobags,
NING GET YOU clothes, pyjamas – rather than
DOWN expensive toys that will just end
Whereas pre-baby you were up clogging up a cupboard until
just another mouth to feed and Christmas 2020.
present to buy for, post-baby
everyone is going to want a piece CHRISTMAS DECORA-
of you and your child. Potentially, TIONS AND BABIES
this can be problematic. DO NOT MIX
I have a friend who bought the
My husband and I were so torn world’s biggest Christmas tree
– did we go to his parents, or for baby’s first festive period –
mine? We ended up trying to seriously, I wondered if she’d
get round the issue by inviting stolen it from Trafalgar Square.
everyone to ours. Ours being a Then there were the exquisite
tiny two bedroom flat… Everyone glass baubles to hang on it. But
was overjoyed by this generous my friend had put so much
gesture – until they arrived and thought in to making everything
realised they had to sleep on look perfect for her child, that
blow-up beds in the living room. she had forgotten the need for
In trying to please everyone, we parental practicality – she was
ended up pleasing nobody at all. lucky someone managed to grab
the baby just before he pulled
‘This is not the time to be the whole tree down on top of
selfless,’ says Linda Blair, a himself. Nobody was hurt, except
psychologist and author of The for the beautiful baubles.
Happy Child (£7.99, Piatkus). Here’s what I learnt from her:
‘You’ve just had a baby, so let get a small tree, preferably plastic
someone else host.’ If having (yes, your baby will try and eat
everyone in one place isn’t pine needles from the floor), and
an option, simply suggest two only get fluffy decorations that
Christmases. won’t break.
BABIES DON’T ‘If you do want to get beautiful

NEED PRESENTS decorations,’ says Judy Reith,
I almost can’t bear to reveal founder of parentingpeople.
how much I spent on gifts for co.uk, ‘put them higher up the
December 2019 | 95
tree.’ Do NOT hang chocolate
from your tree unless you want to
find your child smeared in it.
CHRISTMAS OUTFITS
ARE ONLY CUTE FOR
THE DAY
Believe me when I say no elf
outfit is worth £30, especially not
when said outfit ends up covered
in sick three seconds after it’s
been put on. Please be aware:
you cannot put your baby back
in the elf outfit after Boxing Day,
no matter how parsimonious you
may happen to be.
‘Avoid anything that is only

relevant for Christmas,’ says Judy.
‘But if you really want to get
something, encourage a keen
relative to buy it, or alternatively,
buy a smart outfit that can be
worn on other special occasions.’
CHRISTMAS
TELEVISION IS
A THING OF THE PAST
Remember long, leisurely
festive periods collapsed on the
sofa watching the EastEnders
Christmas special? Yeah, well
enjoy those memories, because
they’re not being repeated any
time soon. Instead, everyone
will get to watch Peppa Pig on a
loop, perhaps with a break for
In the Night Garden. But don’t
worry – there are bonuses to
this. ‘Take advantage of the fact
you have lots of help and support
around you. Hand your child
over to the grandparents during
the Queen’s Speech, and go and
have a nap,’ says Linda. ‘This
may be your first Christmas as a
parent, but it’s also the last one
where people will treat you as a
child and let you off the normal
festive duties. Enjoy that – you’ve
earned it!’
96 | December 2019
Toddler FAQs
Q1 Dear doctor, my son is three
years old. He frequently gets
colds and coughs, and wakes up
It is difficult to determine which food
dye is causing your child trouble,
because there are no specific allergy
every morning with a runny nose, and tests for food dyes. However, I would
sneezing. Sometimes he is restless encourage an IgG testing if you
at night due to a nose block. I have believe your child is reacting to food
noticed this especially when he has dyes. When the body is allergic to
candies and packaged food. Does a substance, it releases a chemical
food have anything to do with this? called histamine that can lead to the
development of allergy symptoms
A: Artificial colour in food can cause like sneezing, nose block, watering
allergies both respiratory and skin of eyes, allergic bronchitis, cough,
allergy in kids. Food colouring is hives, eczema, etc. Children can
a substance that is added to food be safely treated for allergies with
to change or enhance its colour. homeopathy treatment.
These can be natural or synthetic,
being derived from plants, herbs or
insects. While some food colouring
are harmless to most, a few can
Q2 Hi doctor , I am Sarika and I
live in Mumbai. My child is two
years old, and I continue to breastfeed
can produce reactions to kids. him. Recently, I started working again,
Candy such as gummy bears, gems, and since then I have been noticing
popsicles, cake icing, ice creams and that he demands more breastmilk
lollipops, all have food dye. at night. There are times when this
happens every two hours. I wonder if
Food dye is also found in many he is really that hungry. If I don’t feed
cheeses, crackers and breads. The him, he throws a tantrum and cries.
key is to read the labels! Some labels I am unable to cope with work due to
may just say artificial colour and sleepless, disturbed nights.
flavours, which is a catch-all phrase. Please help!
Many artificial food colours are
suspected to cause reactions ranging A: Dear Sarika, it seems that your
from hyperactivity to depression, to child is feeling insecure since
asthma-like symptoms in sensitive you have started working. While
individuals, especially children. breastfeeding infants feel emotionally
connected, as they are closest to
their mother, at times, they use the
breast as a pacifier. I would suggest
the following baby when he cries at night. If
• Make sure your baby gets plenty to you're the one caring for him at
eat throughout the day. night, the smell of you or your
• Offer extra feedings in the evening. breastmilk is likely to make your
Meet the If he goes to bed with a full tummy, baby want to feed.
EXPERT he's less likely to wake up hungry

in the middle of the night.
• Gradually, eliminate feedings,
one at a time. Gently soothe and
Dr Yatri Thacker is a homeopathic physician, stress • Make sure that once you are back comfort your baby when he wakes
counsellor, and a pregnancy to parenting expert who from work you keep all your work to feed, and explain that it's time to
has been practicing in Mumbai since 17 years. She away, and give your baby extra sleep, not eat.
also conducts workshops on parenting , lactation and cuddle time and attention when Finally, have patience and
pregnancy-related information. you're together. perseverance, and things will fall in
• Have your partner comfort your place .
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