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The 10 Must Reads For February For Kids Of Different Age Groups

Posted on by Ekta
The 10 must reads for February

Welcome to the 10 must reads for February, where we feature painstakingly curated literature for children across four different age groups.

From the hordes of books we bring to you and intend to keep bringing to you over time, we’ve selected 10 books that we just love love love. You might even say they’ve just #enchanted us! Without wasting any time, let’s cut to the chase.

Treasures from Tibet – Malavika Navale

Talking about little pleasures, one of these is reading with Grandma. And Treasures from Tibet was the perfect fit for this. It’s a remarkable story about the unfettered love between a Grandma and her grandchild. Momo Ley and Pema bond so effortlessly over small pleasures.

What we love: Treasures from Tibet is set in a cold, cold place but the book sure brings a lot of warmth to our hearts.

What kids will love: Reading with Grandma can be such a fun experience. With both books, kids will love the bright illustrations!

Wanted: Ralfy Rabbit, Book Burglar – Emily Mackenzie

We had such a hard time choosing between this one and another super book. But this one won because we’re not very different from Ralfy the Rabbit the bumbling bunny who is wanted under bibliophilia and Grand theft Lito! Apparently Ralfy is crazy for books and loves to read but gets into the terrible habit of stealing to feed this obsession. Good Bunny Lord in the sky! Will someone talk sense into this bunny burglar!?

What we love: A bunny addicted to reading!? That was almost our mascot! What’s not to love!?

What kids will love: Emily Mackenzie will make sure they chuckle when they read about his adventures. Be careful though, bibiliophilia is highly contagious!

The Fintastic Diary of Darcy Dolphin – Sam Watkins

Considering that we are crippled bibliophiles ourselves, we also put in a third book into our list for the age group 5 to 6. Darcy the dolphin is about an innocuous little marine mammal named Darcy who chronicles any and everything in a diary. This crazy Dolphin wants a pet and has to deal with auditions for the role of Finderella! What? So much to do such little time.

What we love: We love that Darcy’s life sounds like the life of any regular school going kid. Except, the life is underwater.

What kids will love: Well, the fantastical story about a Dolphin who goes to school might inspire them to “not-act- sick” the next time they want to bunk school.

Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth – Judd Winnick

Moving on from the tiny bibliophiles to a little grown up bibliophages between the ages of 7 and 8. With this age group the excitement just swells. Imagine a bunch of kids come running, yelling “We saw an alien, we saw an alien”. Well, it’s not every day that this product of fertile imagination is actually true. Hilo the alien found himself falling butt first on Earth and landing straight in D.J. and Gina’s neighbourhood. What conspired after that, will restore your faith in humanity. D.J. and Gina adopted Hilo as one of their own and now, have to deal with the crazy antics of this adorable alien. Nobody imagined D.J. would ever have to say “ NO YOU CANNOT GO TO SCHOOL IN UNDERPANTS” and “NO YOU CANNOT EAT CANDY FOR BREAKFAST”… What? Is it possible that D.J. and Gina are growing up? Well, you gotta read to find out.

What we love: The quirky friends who grow up a little while telling Hilo what not to do.

What kids will love: Hilo is Hilarious. 

Peanut has a plan – Yashodhara Lal

Talking about crazy little children, here’s another crazy girl. We bring you Peanut, who presumably has a plan in her mind about E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G.! No, I mean it. Peanut’s goofy, out-of- this-world plans have some insane consequences. Obviously, mum got tired of these and forbade her from hatching any more of them. But when the adorable pupper next door falls into trouble, it’s Peanut to the rescue.

What we love: This is definitely, Friday night after dinner family reading kind of material!

What kids will love: Silly Peanut is guaranteed to resonate with the minds of the young audiences with the hilarious antics she’s trying to pull off. It also manages to pull at the heart strings as a mother daughter relationship blossoms.

The Banana Machine – Alexander Macall Smith

Where there’s one crazy idea, the next one isn’t that far away. We present, The Banana machine! Yes, it does exactly what it says it will do. The Banana machine is a contraption built by Patty with her aunt Bat to increase the banana production from her farm in Jamaica. But will the Banana machine succeed, Mahn ? Or will the machine go berserk while Pat and Bat are left with a smushy pile of over ripe Bananas !?

What we love: Patty wants to help her aunt Bat. It helps teach Patty responsibility and feeds her curiosity of mechanics.

What kids will love: It will definitely drive the kids Bananas!

Talon the Falcon – Deepak Dalal

The 9 to 10 age group was a toughie this time. We wanted to make their tiny minds explode with excitement. So, we got two mystery filled and escape-plan- demanding action packed books this time. Here’s a whopper from Deepak Dalal, Talon the Falcon. And boy has he hit it of the park with this one. Friendships can get you through some really tough times in your life. Sometimes our friends give us courage to do things we’ve never imagined. Something similar happened to Talon the falcon, who’s caged by poachers and is held captive. When Shikhar the Squirrel gets tired of his moaning and groaning about freedom, he gives Talon some tough love. And they hatch a plan to escape from the clutches of these horrid poachers

What we love: The wonderfully designed cover feeds the imagination and curiosity of the nascent mind.

What kids will love: The mystery ! Do they escape? Oh we never reveal the suspense of a mystery novel!

The Boy who swam with Pirhanas – David Almond

And *DRUMROLLS* “THE BOY WHO SWAM WITH PIRANHAS”, a brave little boy whose icthiophilia will put Captain Ahab’s to shame. But in a totally adorable and cool way. Stanley Potts who is an insane fish lover meets an even crazier fish lover, the man in the blue suit, Pancho Pirelli and what transpires between them after that is stuff that legends are made off. Stanley is such a fish crazy kid that he’s even ready to jump into the lake with dangerous Piranhas, not discounting, under Pancho’s guidance who has seen “All the fish in the sea”. This underwater adventure will definitely leave you hankering for a swim…

What we love: The sheer inspiration that is Stanley Potts, pushing the limits of fear to pursue his dream.

What kids will love: The wonderfully descriptive language which brings the book alive.

Muezza and Baby Jaan – Anita Nair

Finally, last but not the least. For our “mature” audiences between the age group of 11 to 12,we brought some characters with fantastic back stories. Here’s Muezza and Baby Jaan. Here’s an adorable camel and a kitty cat whose unusual friendship brings about some pretty interesting conversations. But the Baby camel is a genie in disguise and the cat is none other than Prophet Muhammed’s favourite feline! Will they spot the elusive rewards of friendship? Or will be a mirage?

What we love: Muezza and Baby Jaan succeeds in amalgamating religious teachings and some beautiful heart rendering stories.

What kids will love: Whoa! Some really interesting stories to share we bet! And in a surreal desert journey which never ends.

What not to do if you turn invisible – Ross Welford

Speaking about deserts and mirages, our final book for February sure has a terrific figment of imagination ! We had a crazy idea. After TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER which makes you go “Huh !? How would I even land in that situation !?” he brings to us “WHAT NOT TO DO IF YOU TURN INVIVIBLE”. Whether it comes from personal experience of Ross being invisible himself, is a question best answered at a later time.

What we love: A marvellously funny author, Ross Welford taking us through his well thought up fantastical storylines.

What kids will love: The ridiculously funny anecdotes of Ethel and Boydy will leave them bawling.

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Popular Kerala Banana Based Infant Foods You Can Feed Your Baby

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Banana, a popular tropical fruit is widely cultivated in the Kerala districts, under the genus Musa. Kerala, being only one among the several areas, cultivates the plant primarily for its fruit and secondary benefits including fibre and ornamentation uses. The fruit is rich in starch and hence is a surplus source of carbohydrates and energy and is easily digestible. The plant is of the perennial type and flower only once. Hence, it is widely grown in the households. We have curated a list of the Popular Kerala Banana Based Infant Foods You Can Feed Your Baby.

In Kerala, a wide variety of bananas are cultivated. Ethapazham, Jnali Poovan, Palayanthodan, Chenkadali, Matti Pazham, Poovan Pazham, Thadiyan Kaa, Robusta, and many other varieties are cultivated in Kerala. Being carbohydrate rich, these are often supplemented as energy supplements in food especially in baby foods. In addition to food supplements, a variety of dishes are prepared using bananas. Banana powder porridge is an established baby food in all areas of Kerala.

Popular Kerala-Banana Based Infant Foods

Some of the Popular Kerala-Banana Based Infant Foods are as listed below:

Pazham nurukku (steamed banana with jaggery)

These are ideal for toddlers above the age of 1yr. This becomes a simple but integral baby food and is prepared by steaming banana/plantain (cut into 2-3 pieces) in a steam cooker with jaggery (50gms boiled in half cup water & strained for impurities). Add ½ tsp ghee and light fry it till it cooks well. The dish is usually served warm. In Kerala, Pazham nurukku is a part of the Onam Sadhya.

Kerala banana dosa

2 bananas are peeled off, mashed and mixed with dosa batter using a mixer grinder. To this mixture add 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp maida/rice flour, 1 tsp ghee & fine chopped cashews. Stir all together make dosas as usual from the batter.

Nenthrapazha kurukku (Kerala banana mesh)

Bananas are steamed and the black seeds inside are removed. It is then mashed with a spoon and blended well. A kadai is heated with some ghee and sugar or jaggery until it is melted completely and then the blended banana is added. Then the mixture is cooked and the nenthrapazha kurukku is ready.

Ghee roasted bananas

Bananas are cut into thin round slices and are fried in a kadai with heated ghee. Sugar is sprinkled on top and is sautéed until the sugar caramelises on the slices. These are usually served as breakfast or as snacks for babies above the age of 1.

Nenthrapazha pradhaman (Kerala banana kheer)

Nenthrapazha kurukku is made as mentioned above and coconut milk is added to it on a medium flame. Cardamom powder is added. Ghee roasted cashews and kismis are garnished with. This is a quite heavy and is good for toddlers above 2.

Unnakaya

Unnakaya is one of the most popular Kerala-Banana Based Infant Foods. Some half-ripe bananas are boiled; seeds are removed and are mashed well. Cashews, raisins, and grated coconut are fried with ghee in a kadai. The mashed banana is stuffed with the filling and is made into a cylindrical shape & sealed to pack it tightly. The unnakayas are deep fried and are served hot.

Kerala banana cake

2 Bananas, 3 eggs, 10 tbsp powdered sugar and 1 tsp cardamom powder are blended into a fine puree. The blend is cooked under low flame in a saucepan until fully cooked. The banana cake is now ready to be served. This may be given to children above 1 year.

Kerala banana halwa

Bananas are steamed; black seeds are removed, and blend into a paste. Milk and sugar are added. The mixture is cooked on low flame and continuously stirred until the mixture thickens. The mixture is spread evenly on a greased pan and is garnished with fried cashew and raisins. It is the cooled and cut into any likely shapes. The kerala banana halwa is ready.

Banana is extensively used in Kerala as food. These can never cause cold or cough. It may be directly consumed as a fruit itself or may be decorated into a variety of dishes. Being rich in carbohydrates, it becomes a basic ingredient in baby foods and also in energy supplements & gaining weight in babies.

Popular Kerala-Banana Based Infant Foods

You may also read if Babies Can Eat Bananas During Cough & Cold At Night.

Best Play Schools in Bengaluru – All You Need To Know

Posted on by Kanchan V

Every child is born with a talent; their curious brains are not to be doomed. It should be encouraged and teach them make them grow into a better human being and a passionate person. If you would like to know which are the Best Play Schools In Bengaluru, here is the comprehensive list along with the amenities provided curated just for you.

Oi Play School

A child’s first personality cultivation is traditionally by the teachers and parents of the child. The first few years of the human brain has the maximum capacity to learn. Therefore making it necessary to consider their curious brain with activities. Children are sensitive and require a safe environment to learn. A safe environment is important to introduce the children to learn and interact for a healthy social life. So it is vital to choose the best play school for your kid. To help you choose the best pre-school below listed are the Top Play schools in Bengaluru. You can also read on the Best PreSchools in Chennai  and Things to remember while choosing the best preschool for your baby.

Oi Play school

Oi Playschool is an initiative of People Combine, with 50 plus centres spread across Hyderabad and Bangalore. Awarded for its innovative pedagogy and listed among Top 20 playschools of the city, Oi has a unique in-house curriculum- ‘SPARKZ’ Oi that consists of an in-class experiential learning methodology leading to an overall child development. The fact is 90% of the brain development happens in the first 2000 days of a child’s life. During this time, every experience and interaction the child goes through results in the formation of connections in the brain, which ultimately builds its structure.

Features:

  1. Exclusive expert talk series
  2. Custom designed ambience
  3. Unique curriculum- SPARKZ based on experiential teaching methodology
  4. Lady Security guards
  5. Convenient Locations
  6. Child-friendly infrastructure and trained staff to ensure optimum safety.
  7. Secure, healthy and sanitized surroundings for extra care & comfort.
  8. Playful, engaging environment that nurtures beaming smiles.
  9. Active parent involvement

Address: 1496, 19th Main Rd, 1st Sector, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102

They have other branches located at –

AECS Layout, Banashankari, Basaveshwara Nagar, Bellandur, BTM Layout, Channasandra, Coffee Board Layout, CV Raman Nagar, Hegde Nagar, Hennur, Hoodi, HRBR Layout, HSR Layout, JP Nagar, JP Nagar 8th phase, Kadugodi, Kanakapura, Kasturi Nagar, Marathahalli, Munnekollal, NR Colony, Padmanabhanagar, RMV Extension, RT Nagar, Sahakara Nagar, Sarjapur, Vidyaranyapura & Vijaya Bank Layout.

Contact: +91 90101 89000

Map: https://bit.ly/2C5bTyL

Website: http://www.oiplayschool.com

Email: info@oiplayschool.com

Best PlaySchools In Bengaluru

Podar Jumbo Kids( Indiranagar)

Facilities:

  1. Offers EYFS( Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum, as framed by United Kingdom
  2. Class rooms equipped with projectors and Ipads
  3. Offers a creative space, language skills, number skills and understanding the basic concepts for the child’s development through games and fun activities.
  4. Developing motor skills and hand eye coordination through yoga, Tel chi and Gardening.
  5. Learning through music and movements
  6. Chidren’s drawings documented in the displaying
  7. Montesseri education of Brain, Senses and Muscles
  8. Water play, sand play and parachute play to enhance social interaction
  9. Puppet shows, drama and elocution to enhance public speaking and thinking skills
  10. Sensible teachers, healthy diet, aromas and colours in each class room to provide a healthy learning environment
  11. Regular Parenting workshops at Podar Jumbo Kids for a better parenting and childhood
  12. Teacher student ratio in this school is 2:15

Podar Jumbo franchise is available on 42 areas of Bangalore. The below contact details is only for Indira nagar franchise.

Address: #790,12th Main,1st Cross,H.A.L 2nd Stge,Indiranagar,Bangalore 38

Contact: Mrs. Preethi Raghunath

9886175008, 9341949649/41119490

Website: http://www.jumbokids.com/

Email: indiranagar@podarjumbokidsplus.com

Map: https://www.google.co.in/maps/search/%09Podar+Jumbo+Kids+bangalore/@12.9874834,77.4603773,11z/data=!3m1!4b1

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - Podar

Eurokids

Facilities:

  1. Exploring new surroundings and enjoyable learning experience
  2. Improving reading, writing through indoor and outdoor activities
  3. Includes Play group, Nursery, Eurojunior, Eurosenior according to their age-group from 1.8 to 6 years
  4. To prepare children for higher education in a safe environment with CCTV camera surveillance
  5. Follows version 6.0 curriculum to improve Executive Function Skills
  6. Non-toxic, safe toys for a safe experience
  7. 10:1 student-teacher ratio
  8. Includes new technological innovations for the development and to stay connected through apps
  9. Provides motion based and music based learning experience

Eurokids has 81 preschools in Bangalore city for convenience.

Address: Eurokids International private limited, Dani Corporate, 1st Floor, 158 Vidyanagari Marg, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 098

Contact: 1800-209-5656

Website: http://www.eurokidsindia.com

Email: marketing@eurokidsindia.com

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/mhZjewhXMRs

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - Euro Kids

Neev

Facilities:

  1. Encourages them to face challenges in the outside world
  2. Educates about technology and computer
  3. Provides library, arts studio
  4. Includes a playground and a garden
  5. Student- teacher ratio of 18:2
  6. Tracking the child’s progress
  7. Visual experience and interactive learning of concepts
  8. Well experienced teachers with specialisation in art, science and technology
  9. KUW,CLL and MD syllabus offered
  10. Physical development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)

Address: Neev academy- Yemelur Campus.No.16, Yemalur – Kempapura Main Road,
Opp. Sai Garden Appartments, Yemalur, Bangalore-560037

Contact:  8088934740, 8088934741, 080 60504065

Website: http://www.neevacademy.org

Email: neevacademy@neevschools.com

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nZ9quwPVLFy

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - Neev

Bright Kid

Facilities:

  1. For an overall development of concepts through Activity Based Learning techniques
  2. Colourful and interactive classrooms with digital aids to help with understanding
  3. Encourages freedom, expression and curiosity of kids thus aiding learning experience through exploration
  4. Block play, motor skills, arts skills etc.
  5. Provides a Montessori way of teaching to improve their natural interests
  6. Teaching guide as provided by IITs and IIM professionals to well experienced teachers
  7. Gardening activities, pool activities and toys provided
  8. Class rooms equipped with LCD Projectors, GPS enabled school van

Address:  Garden St, 2nd Block, Pragathi Layout, Pappamma Layout, Ramamurthy Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560016

Contact: 93425 33377

Website: http://www.brightkidmont.com

Email: info@brightkidmont.com

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Ct4EqxypLLz

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - BrightKid

Fun and learn

Facilities:

  1. Montesseri with traditional method of teaching
  2. Wi-fi facilities available
  3. CCTV monitoring
  4. Art, speech, dance, sing activities provided
  5. Introducing children to learn in formal school like environment
  6. Keeps a track in the child’s progress
  7. Personality seminars and workshops
  8. Teaching with simple science experimenting
  9. Role-plays and interaction
  10. Better student-teacher ratio

Address: No.455, 2nd Cross , MM Layout, Kavalbyrasandra, R T Nagar Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560032

Contact: 096325 02277

Website: http://funandlearn.in

Email: funandlearnkidz@gmail.com

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Zsbh2MPiEdo

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - Fun& Learn

Klay

Facilities:

  1. Learning through experience
  2. Activities for learning maths
  3. Comfortable and lovable experience
  4. Teacher child ratio of 1:6
  5. Every child has different needs and intelligence and teachers are effectively trained to handle multiple-intelligence
  6. Preparing kids for the outside world
  7. Role play, gardening, music and motor skills
  8. Inquiry based learning for curious kids
  9. Assessments and various workshops

Address: Founding Years Survey, No. 31/1, Seetaramapalya, K.R.Puram Hobli, Bangalore-560048

Website: https://www.klayschools.com/

Email: info@klayschools.com

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Lxw9hKzr3bU2

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - Klay

Little Feat Montessori  

Facilities:

  1. Craft rooms and music rooms
  2. Montessori way of teaching
  3. Group activities, play time, sport activity and music and concept learning
  4. Field trips
  5. Social studies, vocabulary improvement
  6. Motivation and improving curiosity
  7. Outdoor play area and fitness exercises
  8. Continuous assessment with no grades and pressure

Address: Little Feat, No-42,6th Block, 100 Feet Road, 17th A Main Rd, 6thBlock, Koramangala,  Bengaluru, Karnataka 560095, India

Contact: 080 -25537643/ 9341230156.

Website: http://www.littlefeatmontessori.com

Email: littlefeetmontessori09@gmail.com

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/qouDzLpXLSn

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - TheLittleFeet

Seed International Play School

Features:

  1. Various fun activities with reading and rhyming
  2. Counselling session for parents
  3. Importance to sports, family and fun
  4. One of the top 3 pre-schools in Chennai
  5. Builds leadership capabilities
  6. Motivates creativity through various activities such as art, music, drama
  7. Follows mindfulness and socio-emotional learning from the US
  8. Focuses on individual learning understanding multiple-learning
  9. Inquiry based and progressive based teaching
  10. Includes a computer lab, library and drama studio, musical instruments and sports space for exploring their talents

Address: 652, 4th C Main Road, B Channasandra, Opp. Bhuvanagiri Park, OMBR Layout, Kasturi Nagar, B Channasandra, OMBR Layout, Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560043

Contact: 09886737473, 8033051117

Website: www.seedschool.co.in

Email: seed.academy@seedschool.co.in

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zwYTrYNY4vx

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - Seed

Head Start Montessori play school

 Features:

  1. Improving vocabulary, number skills,
  2. Learning concepts through concrete form
  3. Adjusting to a school like work-cycle
  4. Teaches a phonetic way of reading
  5. Discovering speech and learning to write
  6. Improving concentration, coordination in movement
  7. Teaching simple tasks such as pouring, buttoning to improve their individuality and coordination
  8. Learning through senses
  9. Mixed age, from 2.5 to 6 years children in every groups to help with sharing, learning, friendliness etc.

Address: Head Start Montessori House of Children
32(P), 16th Main, 4th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560034

Contact: 91 80 25537025

Website: https://www.headstart.edu.in

Email: preprimary@headstart.edu.in

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/Mb5M582Lzbu

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - HeadStart

Little Elly Preschool

Features:

  1. Improves creativity,
  2. Sand pit play area
  3. Kid themed class rooms
  4. Teaches through Early Learning Programme and Montessori method of teaching
  5. Encourages movement of the child for physical wellness
  6. Child-safe pantries
  7. CCTV cameras installed for child safety
  8. Provides transport facilities
  9. Includes self-development classes, to improve problem solving, social and communicative skills
  10. Understanding the outside world and improve balance
  11. Expressing art and developing skills in an art corner
  12. Helps to practice and develop eating habits, hygiene and health
  13. Outdoor play area to involve in gross motor skills

Address: #742, 7th Cross, Near BDA Complex, 3rd Block Koramangala, Bangalore-560034 Center Head: Ms. Deepa Easwar Contact: +91 9632245577 / 080 4128322

Contact: 7676380000

Website: http://www.littleelly.com

Email: le_koramangala@littleelly.com

Map: https://goo.gl/KI2fh5

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - Little Elly

TLC Montessori Preschool

Features:

  1. Focuses on learning through Montessori way
  2. Their teacher-student ratio is 1:6 for ‘2-2.5 year-olds and 1:8 for others(age-more than 2.5-12)
  3. Provides a global experience in one place, from international places such as, UK, Australia, India and Singapore
  4. Responsible staffs, safe environment, with CCTV cameras
  5. Provides doctor facilities for the health and to avoid the spread of diseases among the children
  6. Provides Air-Conditioner
  7. Guides their learning in reading, writing and mathematics through integrated methodology of teaching
  8. Involves children in individual as well as in small group activities
  9. Develops the child’s personality, curiosity, creativity and imagination skills
  10. Promotes world peace and environment friendly activities
  11. Activities to develop physical strength and communication skills
  12. Hand-eye coordination activities such as pouring water to a cup, standing in a straight line
  13. Provides safe toys and a play area for the kids

Details:

TLC Montessori is in two locations: HSR layout and Rachenahalli

Address: No.56, Raj Villa, 60 Feet Road, 5th Cross, 6TH Block, Koramangala, Bangalore-560034

Contact: +91 8861470556
+91 8197594383

Website: http://www.tlcmontessori.in

Email: tlcmontessoripreschool@gmail.com

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NtKTPBarUcC2

Best Play Schools in Bangalore - TLC

2nd Growth Spurt – A Lesser Known But Critical LAST Growth Opportunity For Your Child

Posted on by Ekta

Every parent knows that the child’s weight triples in 1 year (0-12months) & the height doubles in 1.5years for girls & 2 years for boys. The growth & development of an infant is very rapid in the formative years of the child. This is called the “1st Growth Spurt”. And that is exactly why a lot of emphasis is laid on holistic nutrition of the child. Most parents fret about dealing with picky babies who throw endless tantrums for every meal, thus resulting in insufficient weight/height gain. As a mother, it is extremely disheartening to see that all your infinite efforts to provide complete, good quality nutrition are going futile.

 

Can we reverse this? Certainly not. But, life always gives us a second chance. A second, and in many cases, THE LAST chance. In this scenario, this occurs in the 2nd growth spurt of your child’s life – during ‘adolescence’. This is the transitional phase of life from childhood to adulthood – A rapid increase in the height and weight, psychological & cognitive development. There are numerous biological changes that occur during the 2nd growth spurt (the onset of puberty): Increase in skeletal mass, changes in body composition, gain of 50% of adult weight, completion of over 80% of adolescent growth (10–15 years). There may be some variation depending on the lifestyle, physical activity, hormonal function, food & nutrition and environmental exposure.

  • Onset of growth spurt in Girls: ~10 years
  • Onset of growth spurt in Boys: ~ 12 years

height & weight

Height and weight velocity curves in boys and girls

 

The 2nd growth spurt gets cosmic importance as it offers a last window of opportunity to prepare nutritionally for a healthy adult life and to cover the nutritional deficits encountered during childhood & helps in attainment of optimal growth. So how can you make up for the deficit? Is it by making your child a dumping ground of cheese burgers, chocolate truffle & aloo parathas? We are referring to the shortfall in nutrients that help in gaining muscle mass & height; AND NOT THE REDUNDANT CARBOHYDRATES & FAT.  We all have read in class 6 that proteins are the building blocks of cells. Low protein intakes result in reduced or stunted growth & can create a lasting impact on the physical fitness through the rest of your life. You can in detail on  secondgrowthspurt.com or  lastchancetogrow.com.

So what are the nutrition requirements during the second growth spurt?

The nutrient requirements increase manifold during this phase. They are:

  • Proteins: To promote the hormone Insulin like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) concentrations which aids in bone mass & growth. The requirements are at the peak for girls between 11-14 years and for boys in the 15-18 years.
  • Calcium: To support bone growth
  • Vitamin D: To facilitate absorption of calcium in bones
  • Iron: To support blood formation and improve physical performance of child.

 

Role of Proteins, IGF-1 during the 2nd growth spurt:

protein

The protein requirement doubles during this phase as compared to childhood

 

Did you know that the protein requirement is double in 8-15 years as compared to 4-6 years? Indian diets derive about 60% of their protein from cereals such as wheat, rice, jowar & bajra. The proteins found in these cereals are not of superior quality. Simply increasing the intake of a cereal-based diet ensures energy, but not protein intake. Since Indian diets are mainly cereal based, it is evident that the protein intake is inadequate.

How can you assimilate quality proteins through your diet? Some of the protein-rich foods are:

  • Milk, cheese, yoghurt, tofu.
  • Soy protein, beans, green peas, chick peas, green leafy veggies.
  • High quality protein supplements
  • Flesh foods, sea food.
  • Quinoa, nuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds & poppy seeds.

 

While many of us try to incorporate most of these foods in our daily diet, are we taking sufficient good quality protein in diet? According to the recent survey by the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau report (India), the results were shocking:

  • Only 22% of children consumed adequate protein. The remaining 78% have inadequate protein consumption.
  • Only ~60% of the protein requirement comes from the cereal intake

So, the question arises – How do we bridge this gap? Or more importantly, do we really care to bridge this gap? Inevitably, every parent would definitely want only the best to their child.

You can’t force feed your child every day. Monotony in the weekly food pattern is highly condemned by kids. They always look forward to something different, something interesting.  As a parent, it is difficult to overlook the eating habits. It’s the birth right of a mother to worry about her child & especially the nutrition. Isn’t it?  But, worrying is certainly not the solution. Then what is?

 

Children often fall short of their daily Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vital requirements like protein, calcium & iron. Protein supplements should not be used for toddlers & infants off the shelf unless recommended by your pediatrician. You can supplements like Protinex in the form of powders or shakes to augment a healthy protein-rich diet once they are teenagers. Many health drinks contain only 7-11gms protein / 100gms. But is that good enough? So choose your health drink wisely. Good protein drinks like these have higher protein content & lesser fat. They help in building muscle & great stamina that increases the body’s endurance.

 

Some people do not recommend protein intake of protein supplements questioning the safety & impact on a child’s overall health. In my opinion, you should try to incorporate protein-rich foods in your child’s diet in various forms. Easier said than done, agreed. But, if you have not left any stone unturned, then it is strongly recommended to consult your child specialist & introduce good quality protein supplements from the age of 8 years. After all, the growth & development of your child largely depends on his/her intake of foods & physical activity. And, the body can match the growing needs of the adolescent body only if the INPUT is consistent.

Top 10 Tips To Help Your Kids Deal With Exam Stress

Posted on by Ekta

Every parent wants his child to excel in studies. It is a fiercely competitive world – a mad-rat race. With an aim to deliver the best & out-perform the peers, it is inevitable that children are subjected to enormous stress these days. Ironically, there is only one 1st rank. Exam times are testing times for the entire family as a whole. Do not allow this pressure overwhelm you. In times of tension pause, reflect & choose a trail that will help you overcome the deadlock & not let the tension-waves to engulf you and your child. So, how can you help your child face the exam stress? These are Top 10 tips to help your kids deal with exam stress.

You may be interested in reading Stress In Children And Ways To Combat It Through Counselling / Therapy.

Top 10 Tips To Help Your Kids Deal With Exam Stress
  1. To help your kid deal with exam stress, first try to understand that they are already stressed out. So don’t stress them out more by scolding them for any trivial issues. It is important that the environment at home is positive & cordial.
  2. If you find your children checking or writing their notes the day before exams, don’t tell them I told you so or give any advice that makes them feel bad. A calm and peaceful mind is necessary for both you & your child.
  3. Ask your children if they need help in writing or organizing any last-minute notes. Give them the support without saying them, “I told you to do this before”. That is the last thing they need to hear. Help them with anything that can save them sometime which can be invested in a good night’s sleep. It is an indispensable part to assimilate information in it’s long-term memory & retention.
  4. During the exam time, your child may be lost in thoughts that they may forget to switch off the room lights while leaving. Do not mock or ridicule them. These small things count to maintain a calm & composed mind.
  5. Your child is bombarded with unsolicited advice from lost relatives and friends on how to perform well in their exams. Avoid repeating something that you have already told them a hundred times before. It is essential that you guide your child to plan his schedule & track the progress periodically. This motivates him & increases the productivity.
  6. If your son or daughter feels they need to relax and would like to watch television, let them watch for a while. Don’t abandon their entertainment quotient. A 30-minutes break does more good than bad. They can listen to some good music to elevate their mood & create a positive environment.
  7. A good fibre-rich diet helps in keeping constipation & frequent hunger pangs at bay. A balanced energy-rich diet with almonds & walnuts helps in boosting memory. Avoid outside food & cold-drinks that may cause cold or cough. Take a quick walk or a jog before you commence to prepare for your next exam. It is proved that exercise is a great stress-buster & helps boost memory & brain power. Be generous & reward your child with a daily doze of dark chocolate. It has been proved that 70% cocoa dark chocolate releases endorphins that act as stress-busters.
  8. Ask your child to pray before starting for the exam. A prayer is a positive affirmation to the mind. It increases confidence and minimizes stress. Meditation improves mental & physical health.
  9. Most importantly, check for essentials like hall tickets, pens, pencils, erasers, etc. to avoid last-minute surprises. A gentle reminder will help his anxious mind in organizing & being well-equipped for the exam. You do not want your child to beg or borrow & waste his precious time when you are pressed with time.
  10. Once they come back from school/college don’t ask them how they wrote it. As parents we are anxious, but it is crucial to give them some time for themselves. If they have written well they be delighted & tell you. If they have not written well, let them brood in silence for few minutes. Give them some time to cope up. If their life in the slug lane is longer than expected, encourage them to buck up and gear up for the next one. Speak to your child about the bigger picture & empower you to rise above your exams.

If you have more Tips To Help Kids Deal With Exam Stress, share with us in the comments.

Wishing you & your children great luck with the examinations!

Top 10 Tips To Help Your Kids Deal With Exam Stress

‘Made In India’ Designer Wear For Kids – NeedyBee

Posted on by Ekta

Last Diwali saw the “Made In India” revolution & the boycott of “Made In China” products. But the movement sunk because Chinese products are massive hits as they cost much lesser than other products manufactured globally. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the “Make In India” campaign in September 2014 to encourage companies to manufacture products in India to fuel job creation, skill enhancement and to contribute towards the GDP. Many people across the nation encourage businesses that stem from & operate end-to-end in India. Those who invigorate this movement are inspiration to all of us. And, this story that the blog will unfold, is about parents turned entrepreneurs who are creating a niche in the fashion space for kids. Read more on ‘Made In India’ Designer wear for kids – NeedyBee.

I stumbled upon a brand who has embraced this movement & manufactures all it’s products in India.  They work with various women empowerment organizations and designers who work with women at the grass root level to teach them embroidery techniques and other stitching skills to establish a good livelihood and gain a sense of self-worth and financial independence. Meet Alop Mehta & Nidhi Mehta, the Co-Founders of NeedyBee who were bitten by the entrepreneurial bug after over a decade of successful covetous career anyone could dream of. But Destiny beckons. After having two little kids, NeedyBee was established in 2012,  a one-stop online & brick ’n’ mortar store for kids between 0-5 years that designs apparels, footwear & accessories only from natural & finest, pure fabrics that are suitable to the sensitive skin of your infant. Heirloom-quality designs feature finely-crafted details such as hand-embroidery, chikankari, hand-smocking, Hakoba and special prints.

‘Made In India’ Designer wear for kids

My Personal Experience with NeedyBee Designer Wear For Kids

Although there are fancy-looking e-portals who sell clothing & apparels for kids, NeedyBee is a modest website that offers limited but quality products. Organic cotton, pure linen or mulmul and hand woven, embroidered apparels are their forte. I decided to pick 4 products – A Floral frock, A Tutu dress, a night dress & a pair of socks.

Floral Frock

You can never go wrong with Florals. This is a beautiful frock that made of cotton jersey. The cute lace & bow at the waist adds to the “cuteness quotient” & gives a better fit. Perfect for a casual outing, this dress resonates simplicity & high ethos. Elegance meets summer sweet in this pick with a ribbon at the waist & a dash of grace.

Floral Frock - NeedyBee Designer Wear For Kids

TuTu Dress

Every baby girl has a Pink TuTu dress in her wardrobe. Delightfully cute & pristine, it’s the perfect pick for her 1st birthday bash. Knee length TuTu frocks are stylish & comfortable relative to a full-length gown. Paired with a cute hair-band, they make a great ensemble for a professional photoshoot! Say cheese! 🙂

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Night Dress

After the day long’s hyper activity, all you want is your baby to enjoy a good night’s sleep. I picked a hand-block pink elephant printed full-sleeves night dress that is made of 100% organic cotton. Soft texture & soothing pink colour, this was a sure winner! Full-sleeves works best because my child feels warm during the winters & during summers it works great because you turn on the AC all night!

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Socks

You’d wonder why we would want to review a humble pair of socks. These Ex Sox are a mixed composition of cotton, polyester & spandex which come with seamless toes & anti-skid bottoms. They have embraced special needs of children aiding in sensory & motor skills and autism. Designed with Pink, Blue & Lavender polka dots, these are cherry on the cake accessories that go well with any mood or outfit.

Made In India Products - NeedyBee Designer Wear For Kids

I like their collection because the fabric is fabulous. However, I’d like to have bigger array of products to choose from. When it comes to shopping for your kids, you can never stop at one, right? Infants & toddlers outgrow quickly & the necessity to keep shopping for more becomes inevitable. The ‘Need’ for brands like ‘NeedyBee’ is always perennial.

NeedyBee attempts to bring back the memories of our Grandmother’s handcrafted clothing into our children’s wardrobe using pure cotton, mulmul, linen & lawn cloth which are lightweight, breathable and non-irritable. It gets softer with every wash. It is important that children’s clothing is both fashionable & functional – so you do not have to worry about the harmful chemicals or dyes used and purity of the cotton used.
NeedyBee’s products are available for purchase online on NeedyBee.com, Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal, Shoppers Stop, Hopscotch, FirstCry and can be found in all the stores like FirstCry, Shoppers Stop, Just Moms, The Baby Shop & Sweet Angels. You can visit http://www.needybee.com to shop the entire range or call +91 78919 78787 to know more.

For all the readers of ConfusedParent, you can avail a 20% discount using the coupon code CP20. Happy Shopping! 🙂

The Way We Talk To Our Children Becomes Their Inner Voice

Posted on by Ekta

‘The Way We Talk To Our Children Becomes Their Inner Voice’ says Peggy O’Mara. On that note, ask yourself the questions below. If the answer is “Yes” to any of the below, what this blog will unfold, is a must read for every parent!

Do you take your infant or toddler to a violent or adult-rated movie believing they are too young for it to impact them?

Does your baby throw tantrums while eating?

Do you have regular quarrels with your spouse or in-laws at home?

Do you end up spending very little time with your child because you both are working parents?

Do you focus largely on the child gaining knowledge over wisdom and values?

Do you have many conversations at home revolving around the negatives in society, government and media?

You may want to read about Stress In Children And Ways To Combat It Through Counselling / Therapy.

Obedient Brain Review

It’s a common saying “Children are God’s reflection”. At the tender age of 4, they are a clean slate. Whatever you tell your child, its brain absorbs it like a sponge. It can’t filter out the good from bad; the negative from positive. During the age of 0-6 years, the brain downloads all the perceptions, activities and knowledge, it receives without the benefit of discrimination. The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice.

The subconscious mind is a vast reservoir which holds the blueprint of all the habits, beliefs, memories, learnings, experiences and physiological processes which create one’s identity. Subconscious mind programming is done much before the ability of critical reasoning is developed in a child. Programming the subconscious mind will influence 95% of your child’s adult life. So, can you train the brain and make it ‘The Obedient Brain’?

How can you help unleash the potential future of your child?

One of the promising methodologies is to exercise Affirmative, Positive sentences. This is a method for us adults to communicate from our mind to our child’s mind. The ‘Science of vibration’ is exercised by using the right choice of words that create the right vibration. Even if your child does not change his/her behavior at this point, when he/she grows up, these vibrations will be their inner voice and produce the desired results.

There are innumerable benefits of programming the mind that help inculcate the right values, attitude, virtues and beliefs in your child. There is no doubt that every parent would want to build a stronger bond with their child & tune the child’s mind to be positive. We have toys to make our child happy. But this happiness is temporary. There is happiness beyond it. There are scientific ways to achieve positivity and lasting happiness – One such technique is adopting a program called “The Obedient Brain”.

The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice

So, what exactly is The Obedient Brain?

It is a  3-minute personalized script designed for your child to –

  1. Unlock the highest potential of your child’s mental, physical and emotional strength
  2. Renewed self-esteem, self-image and self-respect
  3. Ensure emotional stability and increased happiness
  4. Increase ability to cope with fear and stress
  5. Boost vitality and health
  6. Ensure better performance at school

My personal experience with ‘The Obedient Brain’

My child is under 2 years old and while she may not understand everything I say, I’m sure a reasonable portion of the personalized communication is understood by her.  To gauge the true results of  ‘The Obedient Brain’ program, the script/exercise must be religiously followed for 3 minutes every day for 3 months. Some of the immediate behavioral changes I have seen are:

1) Diminished bad habits.

Eg. My child is learning to indicate that she needs to use the loo & is also getting off the habit of picking her nose. Every time, she is told that “Good girls do not pick their nose”, she immediately ceases from doing so. All these positive affirmations are making an impact.

2) Regularized sleeping patterns.

3) Better Eating habits.

The team at Obedient Brain has done their scientific research and in my experience, it is working well with my child. I can see that my child understands the positive & encouraging words. These words will bring far better results after my child grasps the meaning of each word/sentence.

All that we do for our children is our expression of love. Whether it is buying a puzzle, enrolling them for a dance class or trying to inculcate the right value system. So, how can you measure the impact, benefit or the happiness quotient of a tangible Vs. a non-tangible thing?  The Obedient Brain has a dedicated team of experts who help you assess your current lifestyle & aid quick parenting tips that may be known but are often not implemented in our lives.

For instance, we know that a child should be kept away from gadgets and high-frequency sounds that can interfere with the development of the brain. Yet, most children are fed with the I-Pad or TV on. Using abusive words or frequent exposure to anger or quarrels at home with other family members will create a deep footprint in the child’s mind. A detailed call helps you understand how to create a positive abode of love for your child.

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The process to get the script – and what I love most

To ensure that the right messages  are communicated to the child, the script is personalized for each child. So, how does one get this script? First, a detailed online survey is taken to understand the behavior, likes and dislikes of your child and the challenges you face as a parent. Following the survey, there is a discussion with two ‘The Obedient Brain’ experts  who aid in customizing the script for each child. It is important that you take this initiative as a couple; and not just as a mother, even though you may be putting your child to sleep every day.

Importance is given to the focus areas (the challenges you face with your child), which are repeated twice in the script. For example, Dealing with my picky toddler tantrums & disturbed sleep at night always concerned me as a mother. So, a part of the script reads –

“You enjoy eating food. You like to savor what you eat.
You eat the right amount of food your body needs.”

The ideal way to implement the script is to read in your own personal voice, while putting the child to sleep. However, if the lights or your cell phone disturbs your child, you can record it in your phone & play the recording every night.

In Summary

The Obedient Brain is an innovative approach, using the technique of neuro-triggering Affirmative and Positive communication with your child. It requires both the father and mother to invest time in communicating with the child. If you would like to know more and signup for The Obedient Brain, checkout http://www.theobedientbrain.com/

10 Best Interesting Baby Shower Games

Posted on by Balu Perumon

While lifestyle & preferences are rapidly changing with time, yet, there are some age-old traditions that are endowed like a legacy from one generation to another. One such endowment practiced since time immemorial is celebrating the arrival of the baby. This ceremony conducted during the 7th or 9th month is called as “Baby Shower”. A poetic way of presenting baby shower may be described as “showering” the expectant mother with gifts for her expecting child. It is a culture present amongst many people who celebrate the transition of a woman into a mother; such a divine transition! Baby shower games are the highlights of such celebrations organised to rejoice in a woman being pregnant. We know some common ones like ‘Baby Bingo’, ‘Scramble’ and ‘Guess Who’. To know more on some unfussy easy games, go ahead & read the 10 Best Interesting Baby Shower Games:

10 Best Interesting Baby Shower Games

    1. Don’t say “Baby”

Don’t say Baby is an interesting icebreaking game which is started just as the guest enters the door. Each guest entering the session is awarded with a diaper pin to wear on their dress. As the game starts, all are informed that they are not to use the word ‘baby’ during the shower. If someone notices the other using the forbidden word, he could snatch away his diaper pin. At the end of the game, the one with most pins wins.

    1. Dirty diapers

A dirty diaper is usually the most hated amongst all the shower games. And what if you have to lick a dirty diaper? This is the game. Melted chocolate candies of different flavours are placed in baby napkins and the gamers are to lick the thing and find out the chocolate flavour.

    1. Birthing babies

This is an anxious ice melter game. Before the day of shower, tiny plastic babies are frozen along with ice cubes. When the guests arrive, these cubes are given to them in a cup of water. As the times passes, the ice melts and the one who gets the baby out first, wins the game.

    1. Guess the Baby game

Blushing cheeks and beautiful memories flourish as we play this game. The setting up is started at the time of invitation sending itself. All the guests are asked to bring pictures of their childhood when coming for the shower. Each picture is assigned a number and is pinned onto the walls. The game is to recognize who the baby is and the person who recognizes the most number of babies is the winner.

Interesting Baby Shower Games

    1. Tinkle in the pot

The pregnant ladies usually run to the bathroom most frequently. This game is to express this funk in a funny way. Some jars are placed in one side of the room. The guests line up on the other end with a filled balloon on the stomach and a penny by the knees. The players ought to place the penny tightly between their knees and run as fast as they could to the end point where they are to ‘pee’ the coin onto the jar carefully. The fastest one wins the game.

    1. Mommy and Daddy’s secrets

Ask the mom and dad for answers to some questions in a significant order and make sure that the significant other is not in site. After noting all the answers, the game starts by placing the mom and dad in the hot point and asking the stated questions. Ask each question answered by the partner and the poll it to the audience to see who thinks the right answer. Everyone is a winner in this game.

    1. Bobbing for nipples

This may be the favorite game among the males at the baby shower. A row of large buckets is dropped with some baby milk bottle nipples. Each guest is to kneel down with hands tied at the back and bob for the nipples in the bucket. The person with most number of nipples at the end of two minutes wins the game.

    1. Place the baby on the Mommy

This is similar to the ‘Pin the tail on the Donkey’, a classic party game. Make a poster sized picture of the mom standing with her pregnant belly in the picture. Each player is blindfolded and after a couple of spins, they are given a baby shaped pin and asked to pin it onto the mother. The closest to the belly pinning is the winner.

    1. Baby items in the bag

This game keeps the guests in a practical guessing mode. At least ten common, useful baby stuffs are placed in a bag. Fairly inexpensive stuffs are preferred considering the practicality of the play. The guests are to feel the goodies without seeing what’s in the bag. They are allotted a 2 minute time and are supposed to write down what they expect them to be into a piece of paper. The winner is the one who guessed most number of articles correctly and the bag with the baby essential goodies goes to the parents-to-be.

  1.  Baby Dec-a-Cake

Before the shower party, a batch of cupcakes are baked and a small plastic baby is dropped randomly on one of the cups. Without disclosing the secret pregnant cupcake, the guests are given candies and decorations. After all have decorated their cupcakes, the mom-to-be selects her favourite and she is the winner. It is then published that the one with the hidden baby cupcake is the next in line to be the mom.

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Delivery at a Specialized Children’s Hospital vs a Multi-Specialty Hospital

Posted on by Ekta

 

The journey to motherhood is divine and gratifying. They say “A mother is born when a child is born”. But that is not completely true. You are a mother the day you conceive and not on the day you deliver. You are already nurturing your baby & preparing yourself mentally, physically, psychologically & biologically to take care of the new life inside your womb. We as mothers are anxious about what these 9 months will unfold for us. Some mommies-to-be are fortunate to have a normal, smooth & safe pregnancy. However, some may experience complications like developing gestational diabetes, high or low blood pressure or common but severe symptoms like persistent nausea and vomiting. As motherhood comes with a lot of responsibilities, it is important that your family, friends & doctors are very supportive and you choose the Best Maternity Hospital & Gynecologist to cruise through your pregnancy smoothly. So, how is delivery at a Specialized Children’s Hospital vs a Multi-Specialty Hospital.

Delivery at a Specialized Children’s Hospital vs a Multi-Specialty Hospital

I recollect visiting my relative at one of the multi-specialty hospitals few months back. As I was waiting the visitor’s lobby, I noticed a 3-year old boy pleading to his mom to leave the place. I wondered, why was he so restless? He looked healthy & they too were perhaps waiting to see their relative or friend. I drew closer & offered a chocolate, but that didn’t help much either. He looked at his mom for approval & gave a faint smile, said thank you Aunty. Surprisingly, he didn’t open it immediately. He kept tugging his mom’s dupatta and beseeched to leave. I realized that it was the place that made him uncomfortable. And why not? The odour, the ambience, the hostile & busy staff, worried people frantically moving from one floor to another to either make payment, meet a consultant or get medical tests and scans. Clearly not what a toddler enjoys seeing.

Delivery at a Specialized Children’s Hospital vs a Multi-Specialty Hospital

Décor & Ambience

Children love bright-coloured décor & furnishing, friendly staff & doctors, a play room and an ambience that is cordial & soothing. The hues & themes used in a surrounding influences human behavior & better recovery by relating & enhancing the body, mind & soul. And that’s exactly what a Children Specialty Hospital will offer. State-Of-The-Art facilities & décor that pleases the eye & relaxes the mind.

Expertise & Specialization

While a multi-specialty hospital may offer an array of specializations & treatment for diversified needs, only a ‘Specialized Maternity & Children Hospital” will offer complete end-to-end services that include –

  • Complete digital & physical medical records of mother & child
  • Regular reminders & notifications for vaccination schedule & appointments
  • Specialization in infertility treatment – A common scenario in today’s world considering the rapid changes in food, lifestyle & physical activity. The dedicated experts are well-experienced to handle any complications during pregnancy.
  • Equipped with the latest technology to handle any emergency or complication during delivery or combating any problems like gestational diabetes, bleeding or spotting, excruciating abdominal pain, breech or any other severe complications like giving birth to conjoint twins, pre-termed labor, low-lying placenta or neural-tube defects.
  • Neo-natal & pediatric specialties like NICU, nephrology, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics & neurology.
  • Preventive & Emergency services for children in case of accidents, critical illness or psychological problems.
  • Comprehensive holistic care for women’s health advanced techniques like minimal invasive techniques, hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, urogynecology & pelvic floor procedures, menopause clinic & cancer screening under one roof.
  • Focus on holistic mother’s health like conducting maternity pre-natal classes yoga, lamaze, labor & breast-feeding.
Rainbow Hospitals Review

If you as a parent can correlate to the benefits of choosing a specialized Children’s Hospital, you should consider Rainbow Hospitals. Established on 14th November 1999, Hyderabad head-quartered Rainbow Hospital has many feathers to it’s cap –

* Best Pediatric & Gynecology Hospital in Asia – 2015

* Best Children’s Hospital in Hyderabad

* No. 1 Children’s Hospital in South India & No. 3 in India – survey by TOI

Rainbow has a presence in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Secunderabad and is now expanding to Chennai & Vishakhapatanam & Delhi. When I evaluated multiple children’s hospitals for their overall infrastructure and doctors, Rainbow Hospitals definitely offers a superior experience for the perfect delivery and entry into parenthood.

If you’re planning a pregnancy or already pregnant and not completely happy with your gynaec or hospital, definitely check out the Rainbow Children’s Hospital near you.

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