MD, PGD
Dr. Reema Pandya runs her private practice, Little Stars Pediatric Clinic, in Ahmedabad Gujarat, and has 26 years of experience in Pediatrics, Lactation, and Pediatric Nutrition. She is also attached to various hospitals across the city. A firm believer that prevention is better than cure, the mother of two knows how important bringing up healthy children is. She is an avid reader and has various papers and case studies published in national and international journals.
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The journey of parenthood begins with a set of instructions–diet plans, bath care, sleep schedules–and the endless list of dos and don’ts may be a little overwhelming at times, but most of it is an essential part of the baby’s growth and development. This list, however, changes according to the changing seasons and weather conditions. We cannot adopt the same measures in hot weather as on colder days. We can bathe a baby every other day in summer, but doing so in winter may leave them with a coughing fit. Similarly, a child's nutritional needs also change as the temperature dips. As the nip in the air provides a welcome relief from the sweltering summer heat, parents must also curate a balanced diet that helps build their child’s immunity and keep them warm during these months. To make the diet plan a little easier, we have listed a few items that should find a place in your little one’s meals....
Does your baby look uncomfortable after feeding or try to pull up their legs to the chest? Do they tend to cry a lot post feeding sessions? Do they get red in the face while crying? Welcome to parenthood. Babies can cry for a lot of reasons but one of the most common reasons for their discomfort is gas. Babies may become gassy after swallowing air during feeds or when crying. Although gas is just air trapped in their little tummies, for newborns and babies it can be painful. Breastfeeding moms often tend to link gassy babies to foods that they eat. Although food may have a role to play, there are other factors too that contribute towards gas formation in those little tummies. Moms may also begin to worry if their babies are colicky. It is good to keep in mind that if your baby cries for more than 3 hours, 3 times a week for 3 weeks, only...
Your baby's first cry is something that you, along with a team of experienced medical professionals, wait for in the delivery room. The feeling of relief that floods you as you hear your baby screaming their lungs out is something that cannot be described. This, however, quickly turns to anguish and dismay as you realize that this crying never stops. And worse still, when a baby who cries on the clock and does not get placated no matter what you try. At this time, your pediatrician may diagnose your baby as 'colicky', but what exactly is Colic? What Is Colic? Colic may sound like it's a disease, but it's not. Most doctors use The Rule Of Three to diagnose Colic - A baby who cries for more than three hours per day, more than three days per week, and for longer than three weeks. Colic in babies usually starts at around 3 weeks from birth with loud, constant crying and can be...
Babies cry all the time, but when that crying is persistent, prolonged, and shows no signs of abating, despite your best measures, then your baby may be diagnosed as having colic. Colic may be identified by prolonged episodes of uncontrollable crying in a seemingly healthy and well-fed baby and starts under three months of age. Frequent crying bouts can prove exhausting and distressing for both parents and the baby. Although there are no defined treatments for colic, there can be various reasons or factors why a baby might be colicky, and treatment usually varies with the trial and error method. The following details about colic can help you understand and cope with it better. Possible Signs Of Colic Colic can occur anytime in babies, from 3 weeks of life to 3 months of age (1), and usually reduces as they grow. Your baby may be suffering from colic if they exhibit the following symptoms. If your baby is crying frantically...