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New Baby, New Body

Worried that you’re the only new mum who doesn’t recognise her own body? M&B readers share their concerns—and how to fix them

TEARING YOUR HAIR APART?

Here’s how you can stay sane during isolation...

Sleep Swell Baby

An adult’s utmost desire is a baby’s all-time luxury: Sleep. But it’s often a task for mums to lull babies into uninterrupted sleep. Read on to know what you can do to help yourself and your baby settle into a cycle of peaceful sleep...

OMG, I had no sleep last night!

So, you’ve had three hours and that familiar sense of delirium has taken over. But don’t let your lack of shut-eye bring you down

Little Birdie's Nest

Here’s how you can organise your baby’s nursery...

The fly-away mum

Not one to be cornered into toeing the line, actor, pilot and former beauty queen Gul Panag gets candid about the challenges she faced as a new mum, recounts all her blessings and proclaims her desire to be the perfect role model to Nihal.

Birth Planning

M&B’ panellist Sonali Shivlani is an Internationally Certified Pregnancy Consultant and a child nutrition counsellor. She is the executive director of CAPPA India, and also trains aspiring birth professionals to achieve certification in pregnancy, birth and lactation counselling.

Against all odds!

Esha Savla recounts her experience of delivering during the pandemic

Montessori Methods To Engage With Your Tot

Ideas to bond with baby and aid his development

Eating Right Through Covid

It is important to maintain a bullet-proof immunity system more than ever, and eating the right kinds of food is key…

How To Choose A Sleep Suit

Dr Geetanjali Shah guides you on how to pick the right sleepsuit and sleep accessories for your li’l one.

Watch your mouth!

Arguments are a part and parcel of relationships. But having an impressionable toddler listening in could do more damage than you can imagine. Here’s how you can handle conflict amicably in the presence of your tot

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!

When she discovered that her daughter had Down syndrome, Pooja Khanna struggled to accept Norah in her own world. But it was only a matter of time. A gradual shift in perspective showed her how to ‘celebrate the differences’.

The time of your life!

Okay, so stretch marks and morning sickness aren’t exactly highlights, but there’s so much to be positive about. So, come on, raise your (fruit juice) glass, and let’s hear it for pregnancy...

Safe spot!

Finding a comfortable position for sleep during the last few months of pregnancy is not easy, but it could be important for you and your developing baby. Here are the best and worst sleeping positions for the third trimester...

EMOTIONALLY SPEAKING!

Your baby’s emotions can be overwhelming. we show you how to help him understand them…

Breast Practices

Effath Yasmin is India's leading IBCLC, a biodynamic craniosacral therapist from Mumbai, India and founder of Nourish & Nurture. Her special interests lie in infant oral and sucking dysfunction, tongue-tie assessment, treatment and rehabilitation, biomechanics of breastfeeding and treatment of birth trauma, anxiety and depression. Yasmin serves on the national board of Birth India and international advisory board of ICAP (International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals) and GOLD Conferences. She is also the producer and director of an award-winning international documentary film Untying Breastfeeding screened across many countries.

Birth Planning Part 2

M&B’ panellist Sonali Shivlani is an Internationally Certified Pregnancy Consultant and a child nutrition counsellor. She is the executive director of CAPPA India, and also trains aspiring birth professionals to achieve certification in pregnancy, birth and lactation counselling.

20 Terrific Brain-Boosting Ideas!

Swati Popat Vats, President of the Podar Education Network, tells you how...

5 Things You Should Know About Baby Massage

Baby massage is a great way to bond with your baby and has been practiced for centuries in our country. When you go to buy baby oil for massage, it is important that you choose an oil, which is best suited for your baby’s skin. Dr Pankaj Parikh, a Mumbai-based paediatrician, says, “You can choose between vegetable oils, mineral oils or emulsions and lotions. Best to use are unrefined vegetable oils, which absorb quickly and carry many health benefits.”

Parenting In A Pandemic

This M&B exclusive, introduces you to mums who to tell you how they’re dealing with the nationwide lockdown

Learning through Gamification

Beas Dev Ralhan is the CEO and co-founder of Next Education. He is an alumnus of IIT Bombay and London Business School. The very word ‘game’ brings us joy. Be it young learners or adults - everyone loves games and finds them interesting and stimulating. Albert Einstein expressed that games are not something that should be restricted to be a child’s pleasure; they have myriad deeper and meaningful aspects. Games promote stimulated learning and often become the avenue for children to explore higher-order thinking skills by creating, evaluating, analysing and applying knowledge.

Parenting Teenagers

Tips for Raising Parenting Teenagers

HOW TO MAKE LEARNING MATH FUN FOR YOUR CHILD

Dr. Pallavi Rao Chaturvedi, is the Executive Vice President of the Early Childhood Association and the Founder of Brainy Bear Pre-Schools. After years of research in the early childhood learning domain along with her own experience as a mother, she wishes to share the acquired wisdom with other parents. For this purpose, she has recently launched a YouTube channel called ‘Get Set Parent with Pallavi’, where she addresses common parenting issues and concerns and suggests ways to turn everyday interactions with children into insightful learning experiences.

Top 5 Fitness Tips for Busy, Young, Parents

Anjali is a true IT professional by day, and a multi-tasking genie by night. After a short stint in Zee Kannada, Bangalore as a newscaster, she worked as an editor and content writer for several online portals in Singapore. Anjali represented the state of Karnataka at the Mrs. India Earth 2019 pageant and bagged the coveted title 'Mrs India Earth 2019 - Face of South'.

Essential Foods For Your Child's Emotional Health

Shikha Mahajan is a Certified Nutritionist, Metabolism Specialist, Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Founder of Diet Podium. A child's mental and psychological well being depends on various factors. Experiences and environment play a significant role, so does diet. As a parent, you can ensure that what your child eats helps in maintaining a happy and balanced state of mind. Read on.

Wipe away!

With the number of Covid-19 cases rapidly increasing, it is important to keep your environment clean, and void of any unwanted bacteria, so that you and your li’l ones can be safe and infection-free...

To share or not to share? - Social media dos and don'ts for every parent

Technology has made it easier for us to share our lives as and when we please. It’s important to tread carefully, especially on the internet.

What's in store

What's in store

What do I do now?

How to protect yourself and your baby through the pandemic.....