Huggys-Cuddlys-Kissys

When you have a baby, all you feel like doing is hugging and cuddling and kissing the lil bundle with juicy red lips and button nose. It's but natural when you have such a stunner in your arms. Even someone who isn't all that much into physical touch, etc or have a maternal bone in her body will eventually do so. So why does it stop?

Does the baby become less cuter and adorable as he/ she grows up?? Like grow seven horns and have vampire-like teeth?? No... Never....

It just that we get so tied up in vague things like discipline and behavioural milestones that we forget the most important and primal thing required for a healthy upbringing and relationship with our super bunny!!... Showering our lil prince/ princess with abundant hugs kisses and cuddles is, was and should always be your number 1 priority.. Forget about what `bajuwali Pinky aunty' will say? Maybe she didn't get her dose growing up and turned out soo cranky!! See live proof!1 do you want your tot to be like her!!! NEVER EVER EVER!!

Even studies and research have suggested that unconditional love and physical display of love makes ur child a more secure and grounded person who'll be able to form firm strong relationships as an adult.

But honestly do we really need research to tell us this... Just go ahead give ur lil cupcake tons of hugs, kisses and cuddles and enjoy their childhood and become a child yourself!!!  And enjoy the hugs and kisses and cuddles you'll get back in return.

XOXO.. Tuning out as lil K is all over me doing what I do best to her... Hugs, Cuddles and Kisses

Coughy coughy…. Mumma dava

I consult with a very good pediatrician for K. I’ve been taking her to him since she was born.  The medicines he prescribes suit her well and work wonders in recovery. But at times I feel does she really need so many medicines? Why can’t you just try the regular home remedies. FYI… I’m a big fan of home remedies… and wherever meds can be avoided I DO!!!

When K was younger I obviously followed the docs advise and gave her the meds he prescribed but since she turned 1 I have been introducing her to subtle hom-meds.

The simple concoction  `kaadha’ of honey, haldi, tulsi leaves and a bit of lemongrass in water and let it boil away it you feel all the curing properties in all the elements have been sucked out of them. Cool it and give 3 – 4 spoons as many times through the day. You can also add lavang, dalchini, but I think it’ll make it quite spicy and hurt the lil ones throat.

 Just giving them spoon full of honey every morning, cures a cough but obviously slowly.

A wonder powder I stumbled upon `Jestha Madh’. Add a lil bit of it in a spoon full of honey. Just a pinch will do infact since its quite spicy. Its worked wonderfully on K. Her cough reduced considerably.

It depends person to person, I prefer building on K’s immunity and strengthening her system from now itself. Whenever she does fall sick, I prefer to wait 3 days giving her hom-meds and then adding the `Sinarest’, `wickoryls’ to the list!    

Achooo… Sniff sniff…. Mumma noseyy

Probably a mothers’ worst nightmare, when her child gets a cold. It’s the same for me. But over time I’ve realized no matter what, you just can’t avoid it. You can’t protect your child from these worldly nightmares even though you are the sole protector of your lil one!

So rather than fretting, take a deep breathe and think what are the things that irritate us when we have a cold

• A running nose
• Headache
• And ofcourse sleep deprived (unless your heavily sedated)

Ok point number 1 – a running nose. Keep a hanky pinned to your child’s tee at all times and keep checking . Turn it into a game of checking and wiping nosey every once in a while. After a while your tiny tot will come up and tell you themselves. I did this with K and now I truly don’t need to worry cos she’ll come tell me anyways.

When you’re putting them down for a nap, ALWAYS ALWAYS put a pillow under their heads for elevation. The elevation helps and prevents a runny nose and keeps the baby asleep for longer. The rest is much required for them to recover with the medicine you’ve given and for you to regain your peace of mind.