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BABY FOOD CHART 6-12 MONTHS

Introduction to BABY FOOD CHART 6-12 MONTHS from solids begin the process of weaning. Generally this can be a very anxious time for parents, especially mums. Not just physically, you may emotionally also be affected by the onset of weaning. Weaning a breast fed baby can cause an emotional trauma at times to you as a mum. But you must understand and remember that as your baby grows so do her requirements for food and nutrition. These requirements can no longer be met by just breast milk or formula feed.

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Why is weaning essential?

Weaning is a process whereby your baby’s growth and food requirements are no longer met by just formula or breast milk. It is a stage where baby no longer depends on you as her sole nurturer in terms of food. She will need you all through her growing years and beyond but as her body grows so does her need for food. Her digestive system begins to develop, she may have growth spurts, she starts developing teeth and she gets physically more active and agile too.

Also introducing new foods and flavors add a new dimension to baby’s eating pattern. Her taste buds begin to develop and she is less likely to be a fussy eater as she gets older. Babies are also open to the idea of food experimentation, thereby making it easy for you mum to introduce variety in food early on that will stay on with her well into adulthood.

Baby’s diet through 6-8 months:

By the time your baby turns 6 months old she is probably sitting upright unsupported or is almost learning to do so. Some kids begin to make strides at exploring their surroundings and try to crawl or cruise on their tummy to move around the room. Baby also may begin to show signs of teething and you can expect to see little white pearls beginning to appear in her tiny mouth.

All these external changes and physical movements necessitate an increase in baby’s appetite. Besides milk it becomes imperative to introduce food too into her daily diet. Since baby’s digestive system is still developing, you need to introduce baby to semi- solid soft food that is easily digestible and well processed by her little tummy.

Tips while feeding baby: 

  • Always keep all feeding supplies handy such as bibs, wet wipes/napkins, feeding utensils and spoons etc. even before you begin to feed baby
  • Always harness baby if you seat her upright in a high chair/baby feeding chair
  • Never leave baby unattended in between a feed
  • Do not force baby to eat if she is averse to the food being offered
  • Even as you introduce solids, remember that milk still remains a staple part of her diet for the better part of the first year of her life
  • If you think baby is allergic to any food being offered discontinue immediately and seek medical intervention too

BABY FOOD CHART 6-12 MONTHS

Baby’s food chart at 6-8 months may comprise of the following:

  • Breast milk or formula
  • Fruit purees and now you may also mix two fruits to make purees and bring about a change in taste. Fruits such as apples, banana, peaches, plum, pear, mango, papaya, watermelon are good for baby. You may even feed home- made pomegranate juice to baby
  • Vegetable purees can be fed, however ensure that vegetables are thoroughly washed, well cooked until tender and well mashed to a semi solid consistency
  • Grains such as sooji can be introduced in several forms such as dosa, idli, upma, halwa etc. Babies generally like the taste of sooji offered in different forms
  • Vegetable soups and soups made out of pulses
  • Home- made cottage cheese and tofu, though limit the quantity being offered
  • Small quantities of unsweetened curd, this is especially good during the summer months
  • Lightly sweetened halwa made from wheat flour
  • Lightly sweetened oats kheer with fruits

Ensure to keep both salt and sugar intake to a minimum while making food for baby.

Baby’s diet through 8 to 9 months:

By the time baby gets 9 months old, she is generally crawling and making efforts to stand up by holding on to objects such as furniture. She is gaining cruise control and is getting physically more active than ever before. This change reflects in her diet too.

Tips while feeding baby:

Baby will want to move around and explore her home and may think of food as an obstruction or waste of time. Mums need to note that they should make it a habit to fix a place for meals and also get baby to sit in that place when it’s time to eat. Create a peaceful atmosphere around feed time and refrain from making it a theatrical performance each time you need to feed baby. This will get baby to understand that food is a regular part of her day and she needs to sit down and eat like the rest of the family. Try and fix her high chair at the dining table with all other family members.

Also baby may treat food as an object of play and may throw around and create a huge mess. Try and let her self- feed a part of her food. This will help her develop her motor skills and also pincer grip.

The table below can serve as a suggested feed chart for baby. Do however seek your doctor’s advice and proceed accordingly while feeding baby:

Time What to feed
5 A.M. Breast Milk/Formula  whatever you feed baby with (and generally baby goes back to sleep at this hour after a feed)
7 A.M. Breast Milk/Formula-generally babies play for a while at this hour especially if you have older children and then take a small nap again
9 A.M. You may serve fruit/vegetable purees that are slightly thicker in consistency. When you start a new fruit/ vegetable start with feeding 1 tea spoon a day and gradually go up if its easily digestible by baby
10.30 AM. After a massage and bath, babies are generally sleepy by this time; you should give them breast milk/formula feed. Baby can be fed through a bottle/or by any other means that you are using
1 P.M. You may give baby pureed or strained vegetables with a thicker consistency. If meat is introduced  serve pureed meat at this time
3 PM. Baby wakes up after nap and if you are looking at cutting back a milk feed, then you may serve pureed tofu/ unsweetened yogurt too at this time of the day
5 PM. You may either give breastmilk/formula or soups or any iron fortified cereal. After the feed you may also hand over finger foods/baby friendly snack to help develop baby’s gross motor skills and self –feeding ability
7.30 P.M You may offer grains such as sooji/oats/ragi/pulses/home-made cottage cheese/two grain foods such as khicadi, dalia etc. Try to offer a thicker consistency of foods than before as baby may be able to chew and digest better at this age
9 PM. This should be a milk feed. If you have started to give formula, then prefer giving her formula so that she stays full for longer and you may also get a few hours of sleep at a stretch.

Generally by this age babies are able to sleep better in the night and for a few hours tooat a stretch. However continue night-time feeds on demand unless otherwise instructed by the doctor

BABY FOOD CHART 6-12 MONTHS

8 month baby food chart may comprise of the following:

Add variety to your baby’s food. She may no longer like food bland or plain. So try and mix two foods to create new flavours that add freshness to an 8 month baby food chart. Experiment with seasonal fruits and vegetables and proceed as per your baby’s acceptance of the same.

  • Breast milk or formula feed
  • Fruits cut into small pieces rather than purees however make sure they are soft and possess no risk of choking and also keep an eye on baby when she eats fruits, ensuring that she does not choke or put it into her nose/ear
  • Vegetables cooked and mashed or even cut to small soft pieces.
  • You may introduce egg after consulting the same with your doctor
  • Protein rich foods such as tofu, cheese and cottage cheese (Home-made)
  • Various flours such as wheat, kuttu, rajgira, til, ragi, rice, oats etc. can be introduced in a form that is easily chewable and digestible such as khicadi, dalia etc.

Baby’s diet through 10 to 12 months:

As baby gets to her first birthday you will find her to have grown so much from the day she was born. Her food habits will also begin to form well and her likes and dislikes will become more evident and apparent. She may be willing to try out different foods and get more experimental with her choices.

Tips while feeding baby:

As a mother your job at making meals will begin to get easier. As baby’s digestive organs develop and she grows teeth, her biting and swallowing will improve too. There may no longer be a need to make purees or mash up regular home-food.

Doctors suggest that babies must be eating out of the family pot as they turn a year old. You will have to however ensure that spices are either not added or kept to a minimum and introduced in phases.

It is also significant that you give her a variety of food and not just those are liked by her. This will give you a chance at getting her to eat all kinds of foods.

BABY FOOD CHART 6-12 MONTHS

Baby’s food chart at 10-12 months may comprise of the following:

  • Breast milk or formula feed
  • Fruits such as banana, kiwi, pear, apple, papaya, melon, plum, litchi, mango, grapes etc.
  • Vegetables such as potato, carrots, spinach, capsicum, cauliflower, peas, beans etc.
  • All kinds of pulses and lentils
  • Dairy products such as cheese, low fat yogurt, cottage cheese etc.
  • Egg and non-veg in consultation with the doctor
  • All kinds of cereals and grains such as wheat, rice, ragi, kuttu, aots, bajra, jowar, rajgira, pasta etc.
  • You may introduce her to roti mashed in milk or dal, stuffed parathas, make khicadi, dalia, dosa, idli and uttapam

Let your baby guide you and take you through her journey of food. Give her healthy, nutritious food and seek your Pediatrician’s and elder’s advice when in doubt. All babies learn to eat, some sooner some later, so refrain from making comparisons between babies and enjoy parenthood.

She’ll grow up even before you can guess!

The table below can serve as a suggested feed chart for baby. Do however seek your doctor’s advice and proceed accordingly while feeding baby:

Time What to feed
6 A.M. Breast Milk/Formula  whatever you feed baby with (and generally baby goes back to sleep at this hour after a feed)
8 A.M. Babies are able to chew and swallow better at this age. They generally start growing teeth and no longer push the food out of their mouth with their tongue

You may now offer foods in thicker consistency such as soft stuffed parathas, whole wheat breads with butter/home- made cream, dosa/idli/uttapam, egg etc.

10 A.M. Offer breast milk/formula to babies after a massage and bath, when they are ready to go to sleep
12.30 P.M. You may serve lunch in the form of dal and rice/curd rice/mashed roti with milk/roti mashed with dal. You can also start giving lightly sautéed/ boiled small vegetable pieces during this time. In summers unsweetened yogurt can be a part of the meal too. You may also give non-veg foods at this time
2 P.M. Baby may want to have milk before her nap. If she is drinking out of a feeding bottle this may be a good time to introduce her to sippy cups
4.30 P.M. You may give her fruits at this hour. Make sure the fruit is cut into small pieces and is ripe and not sour.
6 PM. You may give iron – fortified cereal/ pureed lentils/finger foods
8 PM. As baby gets close to her first birthday the aim should be to let her eat out of the family pot. Start offering food that the family eats in a consistency that is easily digestible by baby. You may also give her khicadi/ dalia/oats with vegetables
10 P.M. Breast milk/formula. You may introduce cow’s milk after baby turns a year old. Most babies can sleep through the night at this age; however feed them milk if they have difficulty going back to sleep in the night.

Let your baby guide you and take you through her journey of food. Give her healthy, nutritious food and seek your Pediatrician’s and elder’s advice when in doubt. All babies learn to eat, some sooner some later, so refrain from making comparisons between babies and enjoy parenthood.

She’ll grow up even before you can guess!

Also an important point to remember is that any food besides milk that is introduced during the 1st year is only a supplement and milk forms the core of baby’s diet during her first year. So mums must actively breastfeed babies during this time. The first year of a baby’s life is to explore and introduce new tastes besides milk and do remember that as baby grows her tastes and food preferences will keep evolving and changing. Generally babies must triple their birth weight at the end of their first year and then you can be sure that baby is doing well in terms of her growth and nutrition.

What must and must not form part of your baby’s food intake is to be solely discussed and finalized by your child’s Pediatrician. And food suggestions made in the article are to be taken as suggestions only and given to baby in consultation with the baby’s Pediatrician.

BABY FOOD CHART 0-6 MONTHS

Your baby is your lifeline. Every parent desires a healthy and happy baby and takes every exertion possible to achieve this too. Baby’s growth and development amongst others chiefly depends on her food intake. They say “We are what we eat” and baby is no exception to this adage.Parents and more so the first-timers are often anxious on what to feed and what to keep away from baby’s daily food intake. It takes a while to get the hang at the art of parenting and feeding. Here’s where this article BABY FOOD CHART 0-6 MONTHS helps.

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Baby’s First Year

Human babies are something of an engineering marvel! From being a helpless miniscule infant to one that’s almost unrecognisable at the end of the first year of birth, human babies undergo an incredible transformation. From just lying down on their back and sleeping almost 18 hours at birth to turning into a walking and sometimes even talking marvel at the end of the first year of birth babies grow and develop at an astounding pace.

Each baby achieves growth milestones at their own pace during the first year of birth; some getting mobile sooner than others and some developing a semblance to a reasonable language and vocal skill far earlier than their counterparts.

From being an infant whose staple diet is milk to getting up to eating semi-solids and solids (in some cases) infants pass through an incredible gastronomical journey during the first year of their lives.

So it becomes vital to understand what and how to feed babies during the course of their first year post-birth.

In this two-part article, I take you through the dos and don’ts at feeding and food charts for baby during the course ofthe first year of her life.

Baby’s physical development during the first year:

The first year in your baby’s life holds significance like no other. The pace of growth during baby’s first year compares to none during the rest of her life. Beginning from learning how to smile to getting a hold at balancing her head and body, building up her pincer grip to turning her body over from back to tummy and vice versa and moving on to sitting upright and learning to use her limbs to crawl/glide (some babies skip this). Learning to understand language and make babbling sounds and developing the use of hands to clap and hold objects and move up to a standing position to cruising from a point to another and may be even learn to walk and develop vocabulary and pretend play antics.

Phew, that’s some phenomenal quickness at physical development!

Her mind’s also developing alongside and she is getting more observant of the world and her surroundings. She begins to respond and display her likes and dislikes. She begins to identify some colours and shapes and familiar faces too.

All this fast paced development necessitates a healthy, nutritious and fulfilling diet too.

Her diet needs to keep pace and matchup to the growth and maturity of her internal and external organs. As her teeth and stomach coupled with her digestion grow and improve her diet needs to move on from chiefly liquid to semi solid and thereafter a regular solid adult-like diet (keeping baby’s development and any special health requirements in mind).

Food to Baby:

One of the most common queries that you face as a parent would relate to food. You are generally uncertain about what, how much and when to offer food to your baby. Every baby and parent is one-of-a-kind. What works in a family may not be the rule of thumb for another.

Some parents introduce food and top feed (besides mother’s milk) as early as 4 months and some others wait until 6 months to do the same.

What not to offer to baby during the first year -BABY FOOD CHART 0-6 MONTHS

Mentioned under is the list of what not to offer to your baby during her first year (unless otherwise instructed by her Pediatrician):

  • Honey
  • Cow’s Milk and Soy Milk
  • Fruit juice especially citrus fruits
  • Refined Grains
  • Unpasteurized Foods
  • Sugar and Sugar rich foods including chocolates and candies
  • Meat and Fish
  • Allergenic Foods
  • Citrus fruits and berries
  • PeanutButter
  • Egg
  • Nitrate rich vegetables

 

BABY FOOD CHART 0-6 MONTHS

Undermentioned are suggestive food charts for babies in the age group of 0-6 months:

New Born BABY FOOD CHART 0-6 MONTHS

A baby’s stomach is the same size as her fist. There’s absolutely nothing better than breastmilk for a new born baby. Breast milk has the right nutrients that baby needs during her first few months after birth. Breastmilk also contains anti bodies that build up a new born baby’s immune system and is light on her tummy. Breastfeeding mums must however watch their diet and food intake and prefer home cooked meals over outside food. Mums must also ensure to eat regularly and not worry about their pregnancy weight loss.

In some cases when breast milk production is insufficient or when baby is not gaining enough weight or hungry even after a breastfeed, or when mum is unavailable to feed baby for any reason, her Pediatrician may recommend giving Formula milk or any other substitute to baby. In such cases parents are to supplement baby’s milk intake as directed by her physician. Baby’s milk intake increases as she grows and as her digestive system matures.

1-3 Months old baby’s food chart:

Pediatricians all over the world agree that children should be exclusively breastfed until 6 months of age from birth. Even the World Health Organisation (WHO) has produced guidelines in this regard.

However there are certain households that start solid food for babies that are less than 3 months of age. It is however to be understood that such an early start at solid foods puts the baby at a risk of developing food allergies. Baby’s young digestive system is still immature to handle solid food in any form.Breastmilk contains all the nutrients that are required for the physical and mental development of baby until the age of 3 months.

Mothers may sometimes be concerned about inadequate milk production. Unless your doctor mentions this be assured that you are producing sufficient milk to meet baby’s needs. Also your milk production depends on baby’s demands. The more you feed the more milk you shall make too but however if for any reason you are to give top feed to baby, then go as advised by your Pediatrician.

Exclusively breastfed baby’s milk intake from 0-6 months should roughly be as under mentioned:

Baby Age (in months) When to feed Quantity per feed (ml)
0-1 Every 2 hours or on demand 60-120
1-4 Every 2-3 hours 120-210
5-6 Every 3-4 hours 107-125

 

Formula fed baby’s milk intake should roughly be as under mentioned:

Baby Age (in months) When to feed Quantity per feed (ml)
0-1 Every 2 hours or on demand 60-120
1-3 Every 2-3 hours 120-150
3-4 Every 2.5-3.5 hours 150-210

 

3-6 Months old baby’s food chart:

In most Indian households, mothers begin to partially wean off baby after they turn 4 months old. A special ceremony known as Annaprashanis also performed that formally starts the introduction of food besides milk.

Mothers may even begin to substitute one milk feed per day from breastmilk to formula (proceed as directed by the physician). Mums must closely watch their infant’s intake to understand if they need any food besides milk. Generally babies begin to show signs of additional food intake besides milk and it is well reflected in their weight and readiness to accept any food besides milk.

This time is also considered good to introduce babies to different foods and watch out for their reactions and body acceptance of the same. Mums can talk in detail with the child’s Pediatrician to well understand how and when to introduce food besides milk to her infant.

Certain signs that tell you your baby is ready to have food besides milk is as under:

  • Baby’s learnt to hold her neck and sit with adequate back support (this minimizes the risk of choking)
  • Baby seems hungry even after a milk feed and her weight is not improving as required
  • Baby seems eager to try new foods and watches you closely when you eat
  • Baby opens her mouth and reacts to food that’s brought close to her mouth

Tips while feeding baby:

  • Always keep all feeding supplies handy such as bibs, wet wipes/napkins, feeding utensils and spoons etc. even before you begin to feed baby
  • Always harness baby if you seat her upright in a high chair/baby feeding chair
  • Never leave baby unattended in between a feed
  • Do not force baby to eat if she is averse to the food being offered
  • Do not overfeed
  • Feed a single grain food at a time only
  • Keep a gap of at least 3 days in between new foods introduced to baby

 

What can be baby’s first food?

Doctors generally recommend starting fruit as baby’s first food, with the exception of citrus fruits (that are acidic in nature). Generally boiled, mashed and pureed fruit pulp such as apple puree can be offered to infants after they turn 4 months old. Baby may take just a few spoons in the beginning. If she shows an aversion to a particular food, then do not offer the same until after a few weeks. Even if baby is tempted to eat more, stick to giving her a limited quantity only in the beginning. And also watch out for any allergic reactions. Discontinue a food immediately if you suspect an allergy and contact your Pediatrician for the next course of action.

BABY FOOD CHART 0-6 MONTHS

Baby’s food chart at 3-6 months may comprise of the following:

  • Breast milk/ Formula (if advised)
  • Pulses water/Pulses soup, particularly use Moong Dal as it’s easy to digest and does not make baby colicky
  • Mashed and boiled fruits such as apples, mangoes and bananas
  • Fruit purees, without added sugar
  • Well cooked, mashed and pureed vegetables/soups that are of semi solid or liquid consistency
  • Single grains such as pulses, raagi, oats etc. that are easily digestible

The table below can serve as a suggested feed chart for baby. Do however seek your doctor’s advice and proceed accordingly while feeding baby:

Time What to feed
5 A.M. Breast Milk/Formula  whatever you feed baby with (and generally baby goes back to sleep at this hour after a feed)
7 A.M. Breast Milk/Formula-generally babies play for a while at this hour especially if you have older children and then take a small nap again
9 A.M. Breakfast-you may serve fruit purees (without sugar) or boiled and mashed fruits. Any new food that you wish to introduce your baby to, must be done at this time only. You will be able to assess reaction (if any) to a new food and baby will be better receptive to try on a new food after a good night’s sleep and rest
10.30 AM. After a massage and bath, babies are generally sleepy by this time; you should give them breast milk/formula feed. Baby can be fed through a bottle/or by any other means that you are using
1 P.M. Baby will wake up hungry after a nap and this is a good time to serve lunch in the form of pulses soup/single grains such as ragi, oats etc. If baby is taking on semi solids you may even try start feeding rai balls, porridge, halwa etc. You may also give small quantities of unsweetened yogurt to baby.If you have introduced meat then pureed meat can also be given
2.30 P.M. Baby will want to have breast milk/formula before going to sleep In the afternoon
4 P.M. Once baby is up from her nap, you may feed her soup/boiled vegetable purees
5 P.M. You may massage baby and also offer her some simple finger foods/iron fortified cereals that are diluted in consistency etc. There are baby finger food packs readily available in the market or you may even make them at home
6.30 Some babies may take a small half hour nap after their massage and once they are up you may feed them breast/formula milk. Try and give a quantity lesser than the usual feed so as to make room for a semi-solid meal later
8 P.M. At this hour if baby is not too tired and you have introduced her to more than a single grain, you may give her khicadi, dalia, ragi. If baby is colicky then stick to a single grain
10 P.M. This should be a milk feed. If you have started to give formula, then prefer giving her formula so that she stays full for longer and you may also get a few hours of sleep at a stretch
Sleep time feeds During night baby may get up between 1-3 times. Do feed as per demand, unless instructed otherwise by the doctor

 

Also an important point to remember is that any food besides milk that is introduced during the 1st year is only a supplement and milk forms the core of baby’s diet during her first year. So mums must actively breastfeed babies during this time. The first year of a baby’s life is to explore and introduce new tastes besides milk and do remember that as baby grows her tastes and food preferences will keep evolving and changing. Generally babies must triple their birth weight at the end of their first year and then you can be sure that baby is doing well in terms of her growth and nutrition.

What must and must not form part of your baby’s food intake is to be solely discussed and finalized by your child’s Pediatrician. And food suggestions made in the article are to be taken as suggestions only and given to baby in consultation with the baby’s Pediatrician.

 

Best Pregnancy Books in India

Pregnancy has always fascinated every woman with a feeling of awe and surprise. But, it is when you actually arrive at that stage yourself that you get to know the in and out of this wonderful period. The psychological, emotional and physical turmoil to be dealt with during Pregnancy is actually felt only when you are passing through that period.Here we bring to you Best Pregnancy Books in India for your Interest.

You might have scores of people who would be willing to share with you their experiences; but nothing gives you more comfort than reading Best Pregnancy Books in India The experiences and feelings of the women sailing in the same boat gives you a reassurance that whatever you are going through is definitely not uncommon. Moreover, it also gives you useful advice on how to sail through these nine months with total control and ease.

There are books relating to Pregnancy, body care, baby’s development in the womb and other related topics. We bring to you the Best Pregnancy Books which helps you deal with those 9 amazing months of pregnancy and beyond. These books not only give you information about pregnancy, but also about breast feeding, taking care of the new born, the do’s and don’ts during Pregnancy and also tips on successful parenting.

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What to Expect when you’re Expecting – Best Pregnancy Books

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This book trails your pregnancy right from the beginning stage and advises you on the smallest of details that you seek from month to month. Demonstrating week-by-week fetal growth, this book presents a detailed and affable approach to all aspects relating to maternity. In this revised edition, there are some additional chapters like one on pre-conception and a chapter on carrying multiple fetuses. It also shares with you useful tips relating to diet, the do’s and don’ts during Pregnancy. At a point of time you might feel that the information is too over loaded; but it is just done to create an awareness about the nuances of Pregnancy related issues.

Price: Rs.475/-

Sacred Pregnancy- Best Pregnancy Books in India

Sacred Pregnancy is a wonderful book especially created keeping in mind that the expecting mothers would love to keep a journal of the milestones they have achieved during this period. This is possible because of the special provision in the book which features a journal space for the pregnant woman to record her thoughts and feelings. This book entails information about the week-by-week development of the baby and her body too; where each week they highlight on the topic of the week where the expecting mother is given the opportunity to look and observe the minute details that they go through. And also record the same in the journal space provided. The topics of the week are very varied and far-fetched – sexuality, fears about labor, motherhood and body care, to name a few. Lastly, Sacred Pregnancy includes place for the new mother to record her birth story and a large resource section on various birthing options and supports for pregnant women.

Price: Rs.1,050/-

 

Your Pregnancy Week by Week- Best Pregnancy Books in India

Making your Pregnancy journey a smooth and peaceful one could be made much easier and effortless; thanks to the efforts of the authors – Curtis and Schuler who have carefully designed the book in such a way that all the positives, negatives and neutral facts are presented in a beautiful manner. It certainly makes the 9-month process from pregnancy to child birth much easier to cope with and understand. For first time moms they could definitely take it as a 24-hour-a-day companion and for second time mothers it surely could prove to be a complete guide providing invaluable information. Most women will find this information invaluable containing information relating to a healthy pregnancy.

Price: Rs.599/-

Passport to a Healthy Pregnancy- Best Pregnancy Books in India

Dr. Gita Arjun’s book titled Passport to a Healthy Pregnancy is pretty comprehensive as it has boxes which deal with and debunked various pregnancy myths and old wives’ tales. The best part about this book is that it adds on details relating to the cultural aspects about Indian cuisine and the do’s and don’ts relating to pregnancy diet. After some detailed sections on labor and delivery, Dr. Arjun does not stop short at delivery and a sizeable portion of the book is devoted to postpartum information and advice. She covers a breadth of topics, including a photographic how-to for bathing the baby and post-pregnancy birth control. Dr. Gita Arjun was the first obstetrician to encourage the father also being present in the labor room. Overall, a detailed (at times a little too much) view of the Pregnancy and all the related information to it.

Price: Rs.315/-

Mayo Clinic – Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy

Mayo Clinic is one of the top hospital chains in USA. The cover page of the book says that “Written by doctors who are also parents” implies that the authors have had a total hands-on experience with all issues relating to pregnancy and parenting. At the same time, they are also practicing doctors who are authenticated to give appropriate advice to the parents sailing in the same turbulent boat. Pregnancy and the related symptoms and potential complications could be easily handled; provided we are well informed about the process. The anxiety factor could be eased and the parents could be well prepared to welcome their bundle of joy into this world totally stress-free. this one definitely makes its way to one of the good books to read during pregnancy for baby.

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Belly Laughs- Best Pregnancy Books in India

There are many guides to Parenting; drooling out as much advice and information as they could. But to deal with Pregnancy in a sense of wit and humor is an art. If you are looking out for some light-hearted truths about Pregnancy or you want to laugh out loud on the bare truths about Pregnancy, then Jenny McCarthy does exactly that for you. By relating her own Pregnancy truths and happenings, you get a reassurance that you are not alone in this crazy journey called Pregnancy. So if you are ready for a good laugh and can take sarcasm in fair spirit, then Belly Laughs is one of the good books to read during pregnancy for baby you should not miss for life!! The frankness and sincerity totally reflects from her writings; so a definite to laugh your way through this journey.

Price: Rs.460/

The Expectant Father – The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-be

Why should the expecting mothers do all the reading? Yes, even the expectant father  also have many  questions for which they wish to seek answers. Also it could prove to be a relief for the moms-to-be as well; for the simple reason that the book gives assurance that their partner is in a position to understand and support them in this anxious and adventurous journey called Pregnancy. It provides answers to even the most silliest of questions that might arise in the dad’s mind like – Is she happy? Why is she screaming? What are her cravings? Does she want to have sex? And the array of questions and doubts is never ending. To make the dads feel more comfortable this is surely makes a best pregnancy books for dads.

Price: Rs. 582/-

Pregnancy Notes Before, During and after- Best Pregnancy Books in India

The author of the above mentioned titled book Rujuta Diwekar –  is a celebrity Nutritionist who enjoys the patronage of top celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and so on.  Rujuta Diwekar takes you through the journey, with tips for even before you get pregnant, till after you deliver your bundle of joy. Each stage includes notes on food, exercise and recovery. Also included are heritage recipes from across the country, so you can mine the wisdom of our grandmothers. This is a must-have guide for every woman. So basically it does not enlighten you about the nuances of Pregnancy, neither the physical or emotional changes during Pregnancy. Rather the author seems fit to call it as an ultimate diet book for pregnancy with tidbits about exercises and it also enlightens you about post-partum care as well as pre and post natal care.

Price: Rs.146/-

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Best Cloth Diapers in India

Choosing a diaper is not an easy task – as there are two options before you – one is the “cloth diaper” and the other is the “disposable diaper”. Each diaper has it’s own pros and cons – so while making a choice it is very important to gauge the various criteria before you make one. However, if your choice is cloth diapers then you are in the right place. Read about the Best Cloth Diapers in India 2018.

What is a Cloth Diaper?

As we all know a cloth diaper is a reusable diaper made of fabric that you can wrap around your baby’s bottom and secure it with a Velcro or a snap button. Once soiled, you could wash it and reuse it just like you do with the other clothes. Whereas, in case of disposable diapers that is not possible. Newer materials are used to make cloth diapers and inserts which makes it easy to wash and clean, just like we do with our other clothes. This is why they are also more safer option for the babies as well as an eco-friendly option too. When compared to the disposable ones which contain chemicals to make them absorbent and leak-proof.

Different types of Cloth diapers are:

  • Flat Cloth Diapers

They have been in use since ages making it the most easily available and convenient option for a Cloth Diaper. It could be folded and pinned in many ways.

  • Prefolds

As the name suggests they are pre-folded, so you need not worry about the folding part. It is made of cotton or muslin cloth, making it extremely anti-allergic and baby-friendly, in addition to being cheap too.  And they are extremely durable and long-lasting, requiring you to fasten them with strings, buttons or Velcro.

  • Diaper Covers

They are one of the most handiest options available as you just have to fit them over the cloth diapers with a Velcro closure. This prevents leakage from the diaper and makes your cloth diaper more enduring and long-lasting.

  • Pocket – types

They are a combination of prefolds and diaper covers rolled into one. As the name suggests, in this type of diaper there is a pocket with a ‘stay dry’ polyester lining inside which acts as absorbents and are placed inside the main diaper. The lining could also be micro-fiber, cotton or hemp too. The outer shell which acts as a cover is waterproof and prevents any leakages.

  • Hybrids

A Hybrid diaper is similar to pocket diaper except for the fact that in addition to the absorbent clothing layer you could also add on a disposable diaper in the pockets provided. So, you could use it dual way, that is why it is also known as All In Two (AI2) diapers giving you the flexibility to choose between the absorbent clothing or the disposable diaper.

  • All In One Diapers

All-In-One styles or AIO styles are the upgraded versions of the pocket-styled diapers; as the absorbent padding is sewed inside the diaper, whereas the outside of the diaper is made of water proof material. So to ensure hassle-free diaper change this is the best option.

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Best Cloth Diaper Brands In India

Superbottoms Reusable Cloth Diaper -Best Cloth Diapers in India

Best Cloth Diapers In India

UNO from SuperBottoms are made of 100% organic cotton and have the trimmest fit. Double leak guards and tummy strips for side sleeping and tummy sleeping babies respectively. Their Dry Feel Pads are lined with SuperDryFeel(TM) technology to keep the baby dry and last upto the whole night for most babies. Their UNO comes in 2 sizes: the Newborn size fits for babies from 2.5kg to 7 kg (upto 6 months) and the Freesize fits for babies from 5kh to 17 kg (3months – 3 years).

Price: Rs. 890/

Bumpadum Duet Stay Dry Diapers – Best Cloth Diapers For Day 

Bumpadum range of diapers are made of micro suede and organic cotton which come under the category of AIO Diapers and come only in one size which usually fits babies from 3 months age upto 3 years. It claims to be the best in this category for the fact that it has provision for 2 inserts, where one is good enough for the day time which lasts for upto 5 hours. And two inserts work really well for night time for upto 10 times protection from pee leakage. It is designed to provide high absorbency capacity and no leakage issues.

Price: Rs. 899/

Alvababy – Best Cloth Diapers For Night

It is a one size diaper which fits babies from 4 – 15 kgs. The outer layer is made up of waterproof and breathable TPU material and the inner lining is made of micro seude. The middle layer consists of 4 layer charcoal bamboo sewn in, which typically lasts for 8 -9 hours making it an ideal choice for night use.

Price: Rs. 699/-

Bumberry Pocket Diaper – Best Cloth Diapers in India

Pocket type is an excellent option as it is very high on absorption capacity, which is very crucial during night time. It is ideal for babies of 6 months age and above upto 36 months of age apart from a specific size for New borns. They have two varieties of inserts – one made from micro fiber (with comparatively lesser absorption capacity) and the other one from natural bamboo (highly recommended for night time use). The diaper as such is quite thick and ideal for winter time use too, however, during summer time the baby might feel little uncomfortable during day time while wearing this on due to its thickness. So we recommend that you change the diaper every 5 – 6 hours to ensure safety and cleanliness. It is also low on the maintenance factor as it is easy to clean.

Price: Rs. 780/

Easy Feel – Best Eco Friendly Cloth Diapers in India

The outer layer is made from Thermoplastic Polyurethane Laminated (TPUL) fabric making it extremely durable, water-resistant and breathable. The inner lining comes in two varieties – micro suede and bamboo charcoal fleece. While the former variety is ideal for day time use upto 4-5 hours, the latter variety is meant for night time use. Bamboo Charcoal is an eco-friendly option too along with being extremely soft on baby’s bums as it possesses microbial, antibacterial, antifungal and natural deodorizing properties. They also sell inserts made of hemp (55% hemp and 45% cotton) ideal for night time use only. Pocket diapers allows adjustable snap settings, so you can adjust it to Small, Medium or Large size depending upon the requirements of the baby.

Price: Rs. 399/

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Best Baby Teethers In India 2019

Teething in babies has always been a roller coaster of an experience for both the baby and the mommy. The very sight of the first tooth popping out, brings in so much excitement and it’s a sight to behold. But this process is also accompanied by a few unpleasant co-happenings. Most babies usually experience teething anywhere between 4 months – 7 months; And most of the mothers who exclusively breast feed their babies find it a bit scary; as the babies gums itch and create an uncomfortable feeling. Read more on Best Baby Teethers In India 2018. Thus, the babies always have the tendency to bite/nibble anything they could lay their hands upon, as their gums are irritable. Some babies even face vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or excessive drooling. It is all a passing phase, though.

The process of Teething starts when the baby is in the womb itself. But these teeth remain inside the gums until 4 months of age, that is the minimum time period. Once the teeth starts pushing through the gums, the process becomes very painful. As this is a natural process, interference is not advisable. At the same time, we could help our little one overcome this with ease. How? Well, the answer could be a Teether – which a baby could nibble upon as many times in a day. The only criterion that you have to look out for is the material with which it is made. There are some tips which we would like to share which help you handle teething and sore gums.

baby teether toy

Tips to soothe baby’s sore gum:

  1. It is generally found that gnawing on chilled apple, cucumber or carrot provides relief to the irritable gums. Other option could also be unsweetened rusk or breadsticks. These foods should be given to babies only after 6 months of age, and it is a better option to put the fruit/vegetable inside a chilled fruit nibbler to avoid choking hazard.
  2. Rubbing cold spoon on the gums is also proven to provide relief.
  3. Liquid filled teething rings should be avoided, as there are chances of leakage. And to soothe sore gums it is always advisable to chill teether before giving it to the baby.
  4. A chilled wash cloth, or a gauze cloth could also be used to soothe the baby’s sore gums. However, refrigeration could not be advisable as that makes the teether very hard to nibble.
  5. Applying gentle pressure on the baby’s gums also provides relief; rubbing in a circular direction is equally beneficial and could be done at your convenience too.
  6. Teething tablets – Homeopathy medicine recommends teething tablets for soothing irritable gums. Though many people vouch for these, but still it is not 100 % guaranteed that it is totally safe. So it is strongly recommended that you consult your pediatrician before giving these tablets.

Best Baby Teethers in India 2018

Fisher Price – Sweet Corn Teether

Give your little ones something new and fresh to chew on. This sweet corn teether has a soft silicone centre for teething with husks and crinkle inside that are fun to touch. This baby teether is easy to clean with husks removed. With easy grip handle that are designed for new born hands.

Pricing: Rs.200/-  available on Amazon.in ; prices subject to the availing offers

NOYMI  Food Grade Baby Teether

This teether is quite popular as it is made of 100% food-grade silicone, free of BPA, lead, petroleum making it 100% safe for your baby. It is also a stimulating sensory toy for toddlers. And talking about the convenience point of view, then it is light weight and easy to grip handle making it an easy to hold for your baby.

Price: Rs.199/

Sophie Giraffe Teether

Still the same even after 5 years of design. Designed to stimulate senses and soothe the teething pain. Loved by millions of children and parents around the world. Made from 100% natural rubber derived from the sap of hevea tree. It is light weight with soft surface which allows your baby soft chewing.

Price: Rs.170/

First Step Space Ship Rattle Teether

This teether is designed with bright and fun colors. This product is made of durable and sturdy materials and has undergone various test to ensure it is safe and of high quality for babies. This teether is a BPA free product.

Price: Rs.149/

Yummy Berry Toy Teether

This teether is very appropriately sized to ensure that it just fits right into the baby’s tiny little hands. And moreover you could also clip it onto his clothes, so things turn much easier for both – the baby as well as the mommy. The color of the berry is surely doubly attractive – and will keep the baby engaged and satisfied too.

Price:  Rs.300/

Wooden Teether Rattle Rabbit

If you are looking out for an eco-friendly option for your baby’s teether, then Wooden Teether Rattle Rabbit could make for a good choice. It is handmade, purely free from chemicals as it made out of pure Jamun wood and silk wood. It is very easy to maintain too. Placing the toy in boiling hot water for 10-15 seconds  will make it totally bacteria-free.

Price: Rs.199/

Knobby Q Chewy Tube Teether

This teether is strongly recommended by Speech Pathologists for healthy mouth development. These are non-toxic, lead-free and free of other harmful chemicals as well. Being a product of USA, it has conformed to the safety standards.  The texture of this teether is such that it promotes practicing biting and chewing skills. The manufacturers claim that it is an innovative oral motor device designed to provide a resilient. All these advantages make it a must buy for your tiny tot, and it is recommended for babies 4-24 months of age.

Price: 650/

Pigeon Training Teether

These training teethers are designed to promote biting and chewing skills in babies, and in the process natural jaw development also takes place. The colorful vibrant combinations are a visual stimulation for the kids; making them engaging and fun to play with too. These teethers are suitable for babies from 4 months upwards.

Price: Rs.400/

Nuby Teethe-ez – Soft Silicone Teether with bristles

An added feature to this variety of Teether is that it has soft silicone bristles that gently massages your baby’s sore gums and providing her relief from the sore gums and teething complications. With an easy grip to handle, it is suitable for babies from 4 months upwards. The teether comes with a casing to ensure hygiene too. Being on a slightly higher pricing slab, it might be a factor to be considered. The reason being that almost 50% of the price includes import duty.

Price: Rs.683/

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Best Baby Powders In India

 

A must have in a New born baby’s set of toiletries is – Talcum powder. The mindset behind the religious usage of this talcum powder is slowly changing over the years. New moms are becoming aware of the fact that there is also a flip side to applying this talcum powder. In fact, American Association of Pediatricians discourages the usage of talcum/baby powder as babies are bound to inhale the minute talcum powder particles which in turn lead to respiratory ailments including asthma. There is also another ugly finding that usage of talcum powder could also lead to an increased risk of cancer. So, it’s important to choose the Best Baby Powders In India 2018, considering the quality & ingredients used.

Best baby powders in India

Benefits of using Baby powder:

  • It arrests excessive sweating in babies
  • Reduces the chances of developing rashes in sensitive areas like – thighs, armpits, neck and genitals
  • Helps absorb excess moisture after bath
  • Helps prevent nappy rashes

However, care should be taken while picking any baby powder. It is in the best interest of the baby that you check the ingredients of the powder and also directions for applying the baby talcum powder mentioned on the container. And then make the choice. The next best alternative to talcum powder is corn starch based baby powder.

Talcum powder vs Corn starch based baby powder

The biggest advantage in case of the corn starch based baby powder is that it’s particles are larger, when compared to talcum powder which contains talc as the major ingredient. So, the chances of inhalation by the babies is less when compared to talcum powder. Therefore, the risk of contracting respiratory diseases like asthma gets considerably reduced. The second advantage of opting for the corn starch based baby powder is that it has higher absorption qualities when compared to the other baby powders. Now coming to the flip side, corn starch based powder are a little large and rough in texture too, so initially might find it little weird. Added to this disadvantage is the fact that using this powder does not completely eliminate the risk of airborne diseases. And also it is said that corn starch particles aggravate diaper rash caused by yeast infections.

Best Baby Powders In India

After having clearly stated that talcum powders are doing more harm than good; we need to enlist the best alternative – being the corn starch based powders, which are mostly natural and free from harmful chemicals. Here is a list of the Best Baby Powders in India:

MotherSparsh Dusting Baby Powder

Mothersparsh Dusting Powder

Mother Sparsh dusting powder is formulated with natural extracts which absorbs moisture on baby’s skin naturally. This powder is talc free, anti-microbial and hypoallergenic in nature. Naturally derived cornstarch provides a gentle way to soothe your baby’s skin and leave it feeling soft, smooth, and comfortable. However, fine Arrowroot powder helps to keep baby dry while soothing and softening the skin.

Additionally, this zero talc formulated dusting powder keep baby skin dry, soothes irritation and diaper rashes. The presence of lavender essential oil gives our baby dusting powder a pleasant fragrance. So, give your little one a natural start with Mother Sparsh natural and extra gentle dusting powder.

Key Features of the Product:

  • Crafted for Normal to Sensitive Skin
  • Organic Ingredients like corn starch and arrowroot
  • Anti- Microbial prevents fungal and yeast infection
  • Toxin Free means no parabens, sulfates, phthalates and chemicals

Cost: Rs.199 for 100 gms

MamaEarth Talc Free Organic Dusting Powder

MamaEarth Powder

Mamaearth products are the first MadeSafe certified Brand in Asia; where all it’s products go through a stringent set of super safety standards. The main components being Organic oatmeal and Corn Starch – they help in keeping the skin soft and shield from excess moisture. It is best suited for dry and irritated skin as it is also coupled with some of Nature’s best secrets – Organic Arrowroot powder and oats starch. They help in absorbing excess moisture and shield the baby’s skin from allergies. It also helps in preventing Diaper rash as it contains Lavender oil which helps to keep baby’s skin silky and soft. An important ingredient being Zinc oxide; it forms a protective layer which keeps the skin dry and helps in preventing diaper rash. Mamaearth is extremely popular and has won the complete trust of mothers worldwide.

Cost: Rs.199 for 100 gms.

 

GAIA Skin Naturals Baby Powder

GAIA Powder For Babies

The main ingredients being Organic lavender oil, organic sweet orange, chamomile oil, limonene and linanool alongwith the basic ingredient being corn starch extract – this is an excellent combination to help combat excess sweating, chaffing, allergies and nappy rashes too! It is believed to heal mild degree nappy rash and irritations. The usage is not restricted to babies alone – even the elders could try this too.

Cost: Rs.650 for 100 gms

Burt’s Bees Baby Dusting Powder

burts bees dusting powder

Burt’s Bees – being an imported product is priced on the higher side. But it’s long term benefits outbeat this factor of consideration. It is one of the safest baby products available. It moisturizes the skin and gives protection from excess seating, chaffing and any skin allergies. It is made of natural corn starch extract which helps in keeping off the excess moisture content and keeping the baby’s skin dry all day long. There is an ORGANIC variant available which is filled with all the goodness of the natural ingredients such as arrow root powder, white kaolin clay, organic calendula flower powder, organic chamomile powder, organic plantain leaf powder and organic marshmallow powder. It is also known to prevent/soothe diaper rashes. It’s fragrance is all attributed to the natural ingredients – no added fragrances or preservatives are added to them.

Cost: Rs.923 for 127gms

Sebamed Baby Powder

Sebamed Powder

Sebamed products are highly recommended by paediatricians since they have ideal pH of 5.5. Sebamed baby powder helps protect against skin irritation & reduces the effects of rubbing & chaffing. The Olive oil soothes and protects the baby’s skin from drynes, ideal from one month onwards. It has 0% irritant reactions & almost 0% allergic reactions* and has 15 granted patents. Sebamed is one of the Best Baby Powders in India and is recommended by dermatologists in over 85 countries.

Cost: Rs.670 for 200gms

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Get Ready For Bonding With Baby!

Baby about to arrive any time? Immediately after baby comes, both of you are going to get busy for the next 6 months, at least!  As you develop this beautiful bond with your baby through breastfeeding, we are here to make sure you are all set for it!

This checklist is all you need!

BreastfeedEssentials

Breast feeding essentials :

Breastfeeding can be awkward and hard at first, but it really is worth it to breastfeed your baby, and these things help make it the best experience it can be! And if it doesn’t work I figured out a few things that I knew I would have to have for the next time around. These breastfeeding essentials not only helped breastfeeding go better for my daughter, but they helped it go better for me, too! So there you have it, my complete list of breastfeeding essentials listed down !

1.Nursing Bra

An easy access to nipples for your baby for breastfeeding Nursing bra is designed a little differently as they have a clasp at the top of the cup that can be released to expose the breast during breastfeeding. In the mean time we recommend you wear a specifically designed nursing seamless bra. This bra is not only designed to stretch and support your changing body but will give you all day comfort with the addition of drop down cups for easy discrete feeding.

2. Nursing Gown

Special breast feeding gown having zips on both sides,thus making it convenient to nurse from any side. By the look of it you cannot make out that it is a feeding gown. It can be worn as a regular gown as well as a feeding gown. I recommend this for you my new mommies as you have to be at your best comfort level.

3.Muslin Squares Burp Clothes

These are the new parents best friend provides excellent shoulder coverage and snaps around baby for a no-drip snack experience. your hardest decision will be choosing a favorite pattern, color and design. We advise you choose fabrics that are absorbent

4. Bibs For Baby

Bibs are super important because if you have a baby who spits up when you burp them, you won’t want that getting all over your clothes. I also used Bibs while I was nursing by tucking them into my bra so that if Little baby didn’t quite get everything, it didn’t run down and get my bra wet. Bibs are really handy and I definitely wouldn’t start feeding my baby without one.

5. Nursing Pillow

I would not try breastfeeding without this one as it is so much easier because you dont have to hold your baby every time and is the best for the ones who multi task.

6.Backrest

The few times we would travel and stay with family, I would have to nurse my baby while sitting in bed and no amount of pillows would give me backache. Even in the hospital when I tried nursing her in the chair it was difficult. So I am a strong advocate of having a comfy chair to nurse your baby in. Obviously it doesn’t have to be a recliner, a padded rocking chair is also a great idea. Having the comfy chair really is for your benefit and it helps you enjoy breastfeeding and not get backaches.

7.Washable Nursing Pads

When you breastfeed your baby, you will leak. It can be a lot or a little, but you definitely don’t want to be out in public and soak, this is when Nursing pads come in handy, they are absorbent little pads that you just stick inside your bra and they save you from embarrassing leaks. there are disposable and washable nursing pads too.

Additional Accessories:

1.Nipple Cream

This stuff is a lifesaver, especially in those first few weeks when your nipples aren’t used to breastfeeding. Few things that are worse are a dry, cracked nipple, and Nipple cream really helps when nothing else will. You definitely have to get this before your baby is born.

2. Nipple Shield:

Nipple shields are protective silicone covers worn over the nipple during nursing to protect your breast ,They should be used with follow-up from a healthcare professional.

3.Nipple Puller

We moms go through a lot during pregnancy, specially inverted or flat nipples.Nipple Pullers are safe and convenient to use as it assists in drawing out the inverted nipples easily.

4.Breast Pumps

Obviously if you are weaning your baby you will have to wean yourself, but the pump really helps make it easier. Another reason why having a breast pump is it is handy because if you have to be away from baby during a time you can pump and help yourself. Really, a breast pump is for your comfort and while it can also help your baby learn to drink breast milk from a bottle, it is mostly for you.

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Best Schools In Bangalore CBSE

 

Schools lay a foundation to what can be a student’s tomorrow. It’s in a school that a student receives her knowledge, wisdom beyond textbooks and forges bonds of friendship for life. A school plays a major role in shaping a child’s personality and bringing out the best in them. Choosing the right school is a far more daunting task than is made out to be. Read about the Best Schools In Bangalore CBSE. You may also read on Best Schools In Kolkata  Best Alternative Schools In India  Best Boarding Schools in Delhi NCR

 

Every school has its own philosophies, principles and methodology for imparting education and working towards the all- round development of its students. Parents often have their own set of criteria regarding their choice of schools and what they look at imparting to their wards. If you are looking at a choice of schools for your ward in Bangalore then till article is for you. Read on as we list the best schools under the various boards/segments in Bangalore, and in the process help you choose a school that’s just right for your ward.

Best Schools In Bangalore CBSE

Best IB schools in Bangalore

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an international educational foundation. It offers four programs namely the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) for children aged 3 to 12, the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16, the IB Career-related Program for students aged 16-19 and the IB Diploma Program (DP). Given below are list of best IB schools in Bangalore (in no particular order):

Stone Hill International School- Best Schools In Bangalore

Address: No.259/333/334/335, Tarahunise Post, Jala Hobli, Bangalore

Contact: +91 8043418300

Website: www.stonehill.in

  • The School was founded in 2005 and its learning community is dedicated to developing caring, confident and responsible global citizens. The School is co-educational, secular and non-selective and provides day and boarding, flexi boarding and weekly boarding options and is a member of the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA).
  • The campus is spread over an area of 34 acres, and includes several facilities such as swimming pools, gymnasium, art studios, science labs, boarding houses, libraries, cafeteria, sports fields and facilities and attracts students of different nationalities.
  • The School provides PYP, MYP & DP Programs. Also they are fully credited by the Council Of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

The Bangalore International School- Best International School In India

Address: Geddalahalli Hennur Bagalur Road, Kothanur Post, Bangalore

Contact: 080 28465060

Website: www.bangaloreinternationalschool.org

  • At the School global education is seamlessly integrated with positive social values and creative freedom thus imparting every student with the necessary life skills. The School imparts values that work towards making students responsible citizens as they grow. They endeavor to take learning beyond textbooks and integrate it to the world at large and thus attract students from different nationalities.
  • Established in 1969, the School is amongst the oldest International Schools in Bangalore and boasts of facilities such as science and home economic labs, fine art studios, sporting facilities, dance and art studios etc.
  • They follow the IB and CIE curricula and have adapted the Round Square Teaching Approach.

Greenwood High International School- Best School In India

Address: No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, Near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

Contact: +91 8022010500

Website: www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in

  • The School is ranked as the No.3 Best School in India, No.1 in Karnataka and No.1 best IB school in Bangalore and this is because the school has always struck a fine balance between academic and extra- curricular activities.
  • They are the only School in Bangalore to have bagged seven National awards and they also have pre-schools in different locations in the city.
  • The School offers rich facilities in fields such as sports, science labs, medical care, in-house meals prepared under the guidance of nutritionists and experienced chefs, separate hostels for boys and girls, web enabled campus and library of international standards.
  • They offer ICSE, IB and IGCSE curricula’s and is a day cum residential school.

Oakridge International School – Best IB Schools In India

Address: Varthur Raod, Near Dommasandra Circle, Sarjapur Hobli, Bangalore

Contact: 080 22543600

Website: oakridge.in/bengaluru

  • The School boasts of age appropriate curriculum and co-scholastic to help in the holistic growth of its students, thereby catering to the all- round development of students and imparting valuable life skills too.
  • It has a campus spread across an area of 11 acres complete with state-of the art facilities and infrastructure that caters to the need of every student on campus and imparts education under the IB and CBSE streams.

Trio World Academy –  Best Cultural, Intellectual and Social Development School In India

Address: 3/5, Kodigehalli Main Road, Defence Layout, Sahakar Nagar, Sanjeevini Nagar, Bangalore

Contact: + 91 8040611222

Website: www.trioworldacademy.com

  • The School aims at aims at providing a truly world class education by focusing on the cultural, intellectual and social development of their students. They offer both day and boarding facilities and was set up in 2007.
  • The School offers IB, Cambridge IGCSE & ICSE curriculum that aim at providing an international educational experience.
  • The Schools infrastructure boasts of library, science labs, indoor gaming room and sports facilities, cafeteria, infirmary, community service, gardening and home science etc.

Candor International School – Best Day/boarding School In India

Address: Begur-Koppa Road, Hullahalli, Off. Bannerghatta Road, Near Electronic City, Bangalore

Contact: + 91 7760399993

Website: www.candorschool.edu.in

  • The School set up in 2010 imparts education under the IB and IGCSE streams and is a day/boarding School that has students from 19 nationalities.
  • The School is spread across an area of 30 acres and boasts of a beautiful campus with facilities such as wi-fi, hi tech sports arenas, dance, music, robotics, physical education etc.

Canadian International School –  Best Technology Based School In India

Address: 4 & 20, Manchenahalli, Yelahnkha, Bangalore

Contact: +91 80 6759 4444

Website: www.canadianinternationalschool.com

  • The School was founded in 1996 and it imparts education to prepare students to face the ever changing global community by developing life-long skills, providing a world class international education and nurturing each students inner potential.
  • The School lays emphasis on the use of technology and works at making students technically sound and innovative being the 1st 1:1 ipad School in South India and it is also the 1st School in India to operate 100 % on solar power and is also the 1st Apple Distinguished School in India.
  • The School has students from over 40 nationalities and has foreign-trained and experienced teachers

Sarala Birla Academy – Best All-Boys Residential School In India

Address: Bannerghatta, Jigni Road, Bangalore

Contact: 080-41348201

Website: www.saralabirlaacademy.org

  • The School was established in 2004 and is all-boys residential school offering ISC, ICSE, IB and IGCSE Curricula. They are also a member of the Round Square Association of Schools
  • The School boasts of a very vast campus spread across 64 acres and has top class infrastructure facilities such as library, well- spaced classrooms, gyms, science labs, sports areas, medical facilities, student counselling etc.

Best CBSE Schools in Bangalore

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is one of the most preferred Boards of school education pan India. There are schools affiliated to this Board not just in India but globally too. It’s looked upon as a preferred Board for kids who wish to appear on competitive exams for their higher studies. Listed below are some of the best CBSE schools in the city of Bangalore:

NPS Koramangala – Best Co-Education School In India

Address: National Games Village Complex, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, Bangalore

Contact: 080 5705171

Website: www.npskrm.com

The School founded by Gopal Krishna, a veteran educationist himself, is amongst the best CBSE schools in Bangalore. The School strives at unlocking each child’s hidden potential and helps them achieve the highest merit in whatever they do.

  • This is a Co-education school that focusses on academics and co-curricular activities.
  • The school facilities include spacious classrooms with bulletin boards, library, science and computer labs etc.
  • The School is known to produce IITians and IIMians from amongst its students

HAL Public School – Best CBSE Schools in Bangalore

Address: Suranjandass Road, Opp. HAL Staff College, Vimana Pura, Bangalore

Contact: 080-5270702

Website: www.halpublicschool.com

The School is ranked as one of the top ten CBSE schools in Bangalore. The School’s building and campus are its striking features and very alluring to parents.

  • The School building safely nestled around trees provides the best learning environment to students. The School motivates children in all academic and non-academic activities
  • The School Building is divided into blocks that house the library, labs, art room, music room, dance room, playground etc.

Sri Kumaran Children’s Home – Best CBSE & ICSE School In India

Address: No.28/4, House List No.140, Doddakallasandra, Kanakpura Road, Uttarahalli, Bangalore

Contact: 080 6643077

Website: www.kumarans.org/cbse-mls/Index.aspx

The School was founded by Anusuya Devi in 1959, and it has a very calm and serene ambience that promotes learning and growth of students.

  • The School offers both the CBSE & ICSE streams and is often known as a school with a difference.
  • The School follows three languages formula and provides co-curricular activities such as pottery, swimming, drawing etc. and has a pool of highly educated and talented teachers.

JSS Public School – Best Schools In Bangalore CBSE

Address: No. 31, 5th Main, 22nd Cross, Banashankari, II Stage, Bangalore

Contact: 080 22970131

Website: www.jsspsbsk.com

The School looks at imparting traditional Indian values to its students and brings them up as socially responsible adults.

  • The School is self-funded and provides co-educational learning environment that’s not just limited to academics but extends to sports, drama, art etc.
  • Health Education is an integral part of the school curriculum and students are also encouraged to be part of CMCA and Rotary Clubs.

Jyothy Kendriya Vidyalaya – Best Quality Education School In India

Address: Yelachenahalli, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore

Contact: 080 6340037

Email: jagadeesh.ananthaiah@sapag.de

The School has been functional since 1989 and is run by the Jyoty Charitable Trust under the guidance of Dr. B.N.V. Subrahmanya, who is a well- known educationist himself.

  • The School facilities include indoor pool, cafeteria, AV rooms, labs and resource rooms, art rooms, facilities for dance, drama and sports.
  • The School follows the CCE methodology and believes in adapting to the latest technology thereby imparting quality education.

National Hill View Public School- Best Academic and Co-Curricular activities School In India

Address: Ideal Home Township, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bangalore

Contact: 080 8602487

Website: www.nhvps.com

The School is located distinctly atop a hillock and has an all-important accreditation from the Government of Karnataka.

  • The school teaches languages such as hindi, kannada and sanskrit and gives equal importance to both academic and co-curricular activities.
  • The School has state-of-the art facilities in all spheres and ensures that it is technologically up-to-date in all spheres of teachings
  • The School library has a special multimedia center corner for all browsing activities by students.

Sri Aurobindo Memorial School- Best Academic Excellence School In India

Address: 13-A, Main Road, 22nd Cross, Banashankari, Bangalore

Contact: 080 6716666

Website: www.sriaurobindomemorialschool.in

The School is run by Mr.Rajarshi and was founded many decades ago. It is affiliated to the CBSE board and has students in classes from 1 to 10.

  • The School lays a lot of emphasis on academic excellence and follows a well-tailored methodology for imparting education
  • The School is spread across 3 acres and in addition to the school buildings for primary, middle and high school has meditation hall too.

Best ICSE schools in Bangalore

The ICSE methodology of teaching is well planned, comprehensive and well- structured and is very practical in its approach towards education and overall student development. There is often a conflict of choice between CBSE and ICSE schools in India amongst parents. Given below is a list of the best ICSE schools in Bangalore:

Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School – Most Popular School Of Banglore

Address: Mysore Road, Kumbalgodu Post, Bangalore

Contact: 080 32985000

Website: www.gukukul.org/bangalore

The School is one of the most popular schools in Bangalore. The School offers high quality education complete with ethics and morals and co-curricular activities for children. Their classrooms boast of digital boards and other facilities that are technologically up to date.

Frank Anthony Public School – Best ICSE schools in Bangalore

Address: #13, Cambridge Road, Ulsoor, Lakshmamma Layout, Jogupalya, Bangalore

Contact: 080 25570970

Website: www.fapsbangalore.com

The very student centric School dates back to the year 1967. They believe in letting every student grow naturally and become what they are capable of becoming. To achieve this goal the School relies on its infrastructure, staff and a fair admission process. This is amongst the oldest ICSE affiliated school in Bangalore.

Ebenezer International School – Best Ranked School In India

Address: Singena Agrahara Road, Via Huskur Road, Electronic City, Bangalore

Contact: +91 9663305740

Website: www.eisbangalore.edu.in

If rankings speak then a No.2 rank awarded to the School by the Education World School Rankings will speak volumes about the institution. The school is well known to provide an ambience that aids holistic learning and makes school a fun and adventurous place to be. They provide top class quality education to their students.

Bishop Cotton Girls’ School – Best Girls School In Banglore

Address: St.Marks’ Road, Bangalore

Contact: 080 22210268

Website: www.bishopcottongirls.com

The School’s name needs no introduction. Having been around for three centuries Bishop Cottons is synonyms to Bangalore and its history itself. This is a girl’s only school that has stood the test of time and still relevant and competent to the girl students of Bangalore and their parents. What sets the school apart from its peers is its quality of education, technological superiority, passionate staff and a modest fee structure. The school imparts both education and morals with values to its students.

Baldwin Boys’ High School – Best Boys School In Banglore

Address: 14, Hosur Road, Richmond Town, Bangalore

Contact: 080 2221 1981

Website: www.baldwinboyshighschool.org

The Christian English medium School run by the Methodist Church needs no introduction to the city of Bangalore and to parents of boys who are looking at quality convent education and also a school that can impart morals and values in their ward. The teacher student ratio is restricted to 1:25 making it an ideal School that focusses on the child and his development. The School puts students through an entrance and admits them only on merit.

Best Boarding/Residential Schools in Bangalore

The State of Karnataka has been a seat of education for long. And statistics only affirm this statement. Each year the State attracts close to 2 lakh students from across India to pursue their education in the State. Bangalore is a city that boasts of university, deemed universities, colleges across streams and hundreds of schools offering the highest quality education. A huge percentage of the population in Bangalore is made up of migrants from not just India but around the world too.

Given below is a list of the best residential/boarding schools in Bangalore:

The International School, Bangalore

Candor International School

Swaminarayan Gurukul International School

Bangalore International School

Ebenzer International School

BGS International School

Bishop Cotton Boys School

Jain International Residential School

Choosing a right school for your ward can indeed be an overwhelming process. This write up may help in making that choice a little easier. Parents need to first get their priorities and expectations from the educational institution before proceeding to finalizing any School.

Top 5 Best Maternity Hospitals & Gynaecologists In Lucknow

 

Becoming a parent is wonderfully blissful. Of the many discussions that pregnancy brings, perhaps the most vital and thought out decision is the selection of a good doctor and hospital to ring in parenthood. An able obstetrician with an equally sound team can put several fears and myths related to pregnancy to rest. The health care provider can, not just calm down the parents- to- be but also ensure that the health of the mum and the unborn is in safe hands. Here is a list of the Top 5 Best Maternity Hospitals and Gynecologists in Lucknow in no particular order.

Selection of a good hospital and gynecologist therefore take center stage in a pregnant woman’s journey through her pregnancy. Irrespective of how eventful and risky or normal a pregnancy may be it is vital to choose health care providers who are experienced and hospitals that are well equipped to handle all emergencies. You may also read our related blogs on the Best Maternity Hospitals and Gynecologists in Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Puducherry, Kolkata & Pune.

Lucknow, the city of Nawabs and tehzeeb, has a rich history both culinary and artistic. The art and their art work be it embroidery or food is hugely sought after globally. The city is not just a window to India’s glorious past but also carries the right vibes of the modern times. And the two seem to blend in with ease. There are various hospitals and health care providers in the city, making it difficult for parent- to- be to choose the one that best suits their requirements. And that’s why this article will help.

Points to be considered before finalizing a doctor and maternity hospital: 

  1. Doctor’s experience, qualification and her team’s ability to take on challenges (including their availability close to the delivery date)
  2. Proximity of the hospital to home considering multiple visits both during and post pregnancy
  3. Financial considerations given the cost involved both during pregnancy, delivery and post- partum
  4. Referrals by family and friends based on personal experiences
  5. Hospital to be well equipped and staffed to handle all emergencies
  6. Quality and cleanliness of all facilities in the nursing home

Top 5 Best Maternity Hospitals & Gynaecologists In Lucknow:

Sahara Hospital – Best Maternity Hospital In Lucknow

Top 5 Best Maternity Hospital In Lucknow

Address: Gomti Nagar, Viraj Khand, Near Haniman Chauraha, Lucknow

Contact Number: 5226782159

Sahara Hospital is a tertiary care private hospital founded in 2009 in Lucknow. The Hospital strives to provide “quality healthcare with compassion efficiency”. Amongst other medical facilities the Hospital specializes in gynecology and obstetrics services. In addition to physicians and hospital care, Sahara Hospital also provides remote monitoring facility to the patient’s relatives, in order to maintain the sterility and hygiene of such areas.

Facilities Available:

24 hours open, parking, full security, canteen, dispensary, remote monitoring facility, fertility treatment, antenatal and maternal care, pre and post- delivery care, obstetrics care, laparoscopy services, neonatal care unit.

Team of Doctors:

Dr. Anjali Somani, Dr. Neelam Vinay, Dr. Himani Negi and Dr. Manjusha are the team of doctors available at the gynecology department at the Hospital.

Brajraj Hospital & Super Speciality Center – Best Multi-Hospital In Lucknow

Best Maternity Hospital in Lucknow

Address: Tahseenganj Chauraha, Hardoi Road Chowk, Lucknow

Contact Number:  5224066394

The Hospital is a center of excellence for test tube baby and IVF procedures and infertility treatments. They provide all facilities to aid parents- to- be right from conception to delivery. Women who conceive test tube babies are specially taken care of by experienced doctors to bring down the instances of miscarriage and a chance at parenthood.

Facilities Available:

24 hours open, In house pharmacy, pathology with centralized testing facility, ultra sound scans and MRI’s, ambulance and emergency services, waiting areas with air conditioner and wi-fi access, cafeteria, infertility (IVF) and gynecomastia treatments, normal and c-sec deliveries, antenatal care (including pre and post- delivery care), vaccinations and immunizations, family planning and related services, Insurance company tie-ups and services, ICU & NICU and a host of other services.

Team of Doctors:

Dr. Shalini Raman, Dr. Veeranagna Raman, Dr. Nisha Panday, Dr.M. Tahir Ghazi are the team of doctors available at the gynecology and pediatric departments at the Hospital.

Devishiv Hospital – Best Maternity Hospital & IVF Center In Lucknow

Devishiv Hospital Lucknow

Address: B 328, Sector B, Mahanagar, Near Mount Carmel School, Lucknow

Contact Number:  9152550382

The Hospital was set up in the year 1998 and it strives for professional excellence and ethics and defines the standards and optimizes outcomes in patient care. It is one of the prominent IVF Centres in Lucknow. In the year 2009 the Hospital started its IVF Unit. The main disciplines catered by the Hospital include obstetrics, gynecology, infertility treatment, surgical gastroenterology, basic and advances diagnostics. The Hospital has recently entered into a tie up with the Neelkant Hospital, Gurugram.

The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Devishiv Hospital is headed by Dr. Renu Lakhtakia. She is a very senior doctor who specializes in infertility treatment and is an expert at gynecological and obstetric sonography.

Facilities Available:

Fertilisation In Vitro-Embryo Transfer (IVF-ET), Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine, nutrition advice to pregnant women, management of high risk pregnancies, management of infertility, diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopic & laparoscopic procedures, Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI), Testicular Biopsy Sperm Aspiration (TESA), Adhesiolysis and surrogacy, cafeteria, internet and wi-fi.

Ajanta Hospital and IVF Centre – Best Gynaecologist & Maternity Hospital in Lucknow

Best Gynaecologists & Maternity Hospital In Lucknow

Address: 765, ABC Complex, Kanpur Raod, Alambagh, Lucknow

Contact Number: 5224032888

Ajanta Hospital is a recognized name in patient care with a caring panel of doctors. Ajanta Hospital and IVF Centre is an IVF Clinic located in Alambag. The Centre was established in the year 2002. It offers affordable and quality diagnostic tests and infertility treatments. The Centre used the latest techniques and technologies in the field of medicine. The Centre specializes in IVF and normal vaginal deliveries. Dr. Gita Khanna an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 31 years of experience practices at the C Center.

Facilities Available:

Advanced Laproscopy surgery, Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (MESA), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Hysteroscopic Surgery, Testicular Biopsy, Surrogacy, Donor Egg Program, Blastocyst Culture and Transfer, Laser Assisted Hatching procedures, Embryo Donation

Team of Doctors:

Dr. Gitika Nanda Singh, Dr.Akhilesh Rao, Dr.Dhananjay Kumar, Dr.Anurag Rastogi, Dr.Vardha Arora are the team of doctors available at the gynecology and pediatric departments at the Hospital.

Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences – Best Hospitals In Lucknow

Mayo Best Hospital in Lucknow

Address: Faizabad Road, Gadia, Barabanki, Lucknow

Mayo Hospital is a name that stands for the finest quality health care services and patient care in Lucknow. It is very popular destination for medical services in Lucknow.  The Mayo Hospital is governed by the Mayo business group and is known for its senior doctors and dedicated staff. The Mayo Hospital provides health care facilities to both rural and urban population in and around Lucknow. Dedicated medical staff provides exceptional birthing services including amongst others services such as dilation & curettage, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, tubal ligation, hysteroscopy, diagnostic laparoscopy, exploratory laparotomy; surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapsed etc.

Facilities Available:

Normal and complicated deliveries, Abortion/MTPs, Video Endoscopy Tubectomy, Hysteroscopy Laparoscopic Gynae Operations- LAVH, Lap. Myomectomy etc.

Team of Doctors:

Prof. Kalyani Das, Dr.Kumudini Chauhan, Dr.Sangeeta Goel are the gynacecologists on the team at the Mayo Hospital.

Choosing a right doctor and hospital can be a daunting and unnerving task for parents-to-be. There will be several factors to be considered and kept in mind. It’s always a good idea to pay a visit to the shortlisted hospitals/nursing homes and understand the operative procedures involved with hospitalization and delivery. Sometimes the choice of the doctor also plays a chief role in determining the choice of the hospital for delivery. Since delivery comes at a dear cost, it will be a good idea to ensure insurance arrangements are in place. In addition to these, hospitals offer different tariff rates for different categories of rooms and services. Parents-to-be must consider and calculate the financial outlay involved in addition to other factors as mentioned above.

Also it is vital that the mum- to-be is well taken care of during her pregnancy. She must eat nutritious food, take ample rest and exercise moderately (unless instructed otherwise). These days there are a host of pre-natal exercises and yoga classes that she may take on to keep fit across her three trimesters and there’s the added advantage of meeting fellow mums-to-be and discuss common pregnancy issues and conditions. There are several maternity hospitals that conduct such classes and programs and offer valuable inputs both pre and post- natal.

Pregnancy is a beautiful time to be with the spouse and together the parents-to-be can create a bond with their unborn even before she actually becomes a part of their lives. Everyday moments can be captured and cherished for times to come. Parents- to- be must enjoy this time with each other and choose a good doctor and maternity hospital to put their fears to rest.