The immune system in humans consists of a series of cells and tissues that play a huge role in defending your body against harmful pathogens, and build our resistance to fight recurring infections. But an infant’s immune system isn’t robust until around 2 to 3 months from birth, and is still under development. Therefore, their vulnerability to viruses, harmful bacteria and other invading microbes is very high. Such babies often catch infections early on and display symptoms such as difficulty in breathing and food intake, bluish skin or lip color, dehydration, persistent fever and a constant...

It is nothing new to hear for the parents - the diaper area can be troublesome. As the baby grows, they become naturally more curious and active, same for their range of movements which broadens daily. While it is solely good news for the little human’s development, every kick and other newly - discovered maneuver only adds to the skin irritation under the nappy.  Irritation in the nappy area leads to diaper rashes when your baby:  Sleeps in with damp, wet, or poopy diapers. Has  sensitive skin that rubs off too much against the diaper surface....

2020 announced its arrival with a big bang – the pandemic that we’re all coping with! They say, “Change is inevitable”, but coping with it is equally tough, isn’t it? Today, your workplace is your home, your meetings are conference calls and your Friday nights are over video calls. Things have taken a toll as the days are passing. We’re all sitting at home, remembering the good old days of fun and adventure that would make everything seem just right. Be it a late night party that gave you a tiring hangover, a shopping spree that...

Cheers! You have completed week 12. One down two to go…Welcome to the second trimester, the most enjoyable phase of pregnancy. Yes! It’s the relaxing phase since your body has got accustomed to the hormonal upsurge and you may even notice that the morning sickness has reduced considerably. The symptoms of fatigue and tiredness also tend to get better with your improving energy levels. I am sure you are feeling much better this time. Keep it up! While you keep getting drenched in this beautiful period of the 2nd Trimester, Mommypure wants to throw some light...

One of the most challenging parts of Parenting is Screen Time management. I am sure you have often encountered the please and inconsolable cries from your teddy bears. And if your twinkle of eyes is a little grown-up then it’s a battlefield scene at times, that too right in the vicinity of your den.  In this tug of war, you can hear all the emotional blackmailing, promises made by you, and most often your comparison with the other demand-fulfilling parents. “Mommy, please, please this is the last time, let me finish the game, am on the...

Every new mom or mom to be thinks of these essentials for their newborn baby. It can also be named KIT. This kit has all the essentials a mom needs for her baby and herself to make things easy and manageable. This Kit has to be at home so that all the essential items are in one place. It is much needed while travelling with a newborn as well.   You need to have a pouch/ bag which can accommodate all things and is handy to carry. A new mom has to grab the pouch when travelling...

To make children sit for study during the pandemic is becoming a nightmare for most of the parents as there are lot of distractions like Smart phones, Video games, TV sets etc. It is a big task making your child sit to study during the pandemic where either mom is busy with household chores/ work from home and dad with work and no helping hand around. Below are a few tried – tested tips to help your child maintain study routine at home: 1. Environment – A supportive environment should be created to keep the focus...