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Dr Deepa Aggarwal Dr Deepa Aggarwal is a Senior Consultant of Pediatrics & Neonatology in Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

07/10/2026

Comment “TODDLER” below 👇 and we’ll send you the full toddler meal routine video straight to your DMs!
The second year can look very different from the first when it comes to growth and appetite. Weight gain naturally slows, while toddlers become more active, exploratory and easily distracted during mealtimes. So before stressing over every bite, it’s important to understand your toddler’s growth pattern, appetite changes and eating routine.

But what should that routine actually look like?
🎥 Comment “TODDLER” and we’ll send you the full detailed YouTube video directly to your DMs.

Dr Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/ DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC / AIIMS Delhi
Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

05/10/2026

Your baby has started crawling, pulling up to stand or trying to take those first steps. Naturally, you might think a baby walker will help them learn to walk faster. But here’s what every parent needs to know: Baby Walkers don’t teach babies to walk. In fact, they can increase the risk of serious injuries and may interfere with natural walking development.

💛 So, what actually helps your baby learn to walk?
Safe floor time, crawling, pulling up to stand, supervised cruising along stable furniture and plenty of opportunities to explore naturally.

And remember, every baby has their own developmental timeline. There’s no need to rush those precious first steps.

Dr Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/ DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC / AIIMS Delhi
Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

02/10/2026

This is one of those tiny things we do without even thinking about it. always follow the medication’s instructions and use the appropriate dosing device for the medicine. It’s a small habit, but when it comes to medicines for babies and children, these little details matter.

Dr Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/ DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC / AIIMS Delhi
Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

30/09/2026

If your baby is under 1 year, pre-walking, or just learning to walk, shoes aren’t meant to teach them how to walk. And once your child is walking confidently, shoes become useful mainly for protection from rough, hard or hot surfaces. So next time you see those too-cute-to-resist baby shoes, ask yourself:
“Am I buying these for fashion or function?” 👀

Dr Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/ DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC / AIIMS Delhi
Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

28/09/2026

💬 Comment “DIET” and I’ll share the full diet plan. Save & send this to a parent starting solids. If your 7–8 month old gags on lumpy food, DON’T go back to only purées. 👶🍽️

This is one of the most common concerns parents ask in the OPD and the good news is that gagging is often a normal part of learning to eat. Around 7–8 months, your baby’s oral and chewing skills are rapidly developing, making it the perfect time to introduce soft textures instead of delaying them.

🎥 Full YouTube video covers: complete 7–8 month diet plan, meal schedule, egg introduction, sugar alternatives & texture progression.

Dr Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/ DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC / AIIMS Delhi
Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

25/09/2026

The approach explained in this reel is:
Acknowledge the emotion → set a calm boundary → keep the child safe.
You can reassure your child that their feelings are okay while still making it very clear that hitting is not okay. A calm, firm boundary is important, because reacting with anger can increase the child’s sense of insecurity and may increase aggression. And when the behavior doesn’t stop, the next step is containment moving the child to a safer space and reinforcing that they are allowed to have emotions, but they cannot hurt themselves or someone else.

Once the child is calm, come back to the situation later and use storytelling to help them understand what was okay and what wasn’t.

❤️ Feelings are allowed. Hitting is not.

Dr Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/ DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC / AIIMS Delhi
Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

23/09/2026

“Is it really the child’s fault… or are we missing something deeper?” 😧 🏷️ We often label children as “naughty” or “aggressive” when they hit, bite, or throw tantrums, but what if those behaviors are actually silent cries for help?

When a child hits, kicks or bites during an intense tantrum, our first reaction can be to correct the behaviour immediately. But sometimes, the behavior is telling us something else.

Tantrums can sometimes shift into a fight-or-flight response, which may show up as hitting, kicking or biting. This doesn’t mean aggressive behavior should simply be ignored. It means we need to understand what is happening underneath the behaviour before deciding how to respond.

❤️ The behaviour is a message. So, Let’s change the way we respond to emotional outbursts, because behind every tantrum is a need waiting to be seen.

🔔 Follow and Stay tuned for Part-2

Dr Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/ DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC / AIIMS Delhi
Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

21/09/2026

🧤 Want to know when babies should wear mittens & how to use them safely? I’ve made a complete Baby Mittens Guide PDF for you! 👶🏻
💬 Comment “MITTENS” below to get the PDF!

Many parents put mittens on their newborn because their hands feel cold, they scratch their face, or they keep putting their hands in their mouth. But these behaviours can be a normal part of early development. A baby’s hands are also an important way of exploring touch, texture and temperature, so keeping them covered all the time may limit that sensory experience.

The goal isn’t simply “remove the mittens” — it is to understand what your baby is doing and protect both their development and safety

Dr. Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC/AIIMS Delhi | Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

18/09/2026

Comment “BABY” to get the link for full the detailed product list in your DM. Nobody becomes a first-time parent knowing exactly what is useful, what is optional, and what is simply clever marketing. Between advice from relatives, recommendations from influencers, and nursery stores telling you that you “can’t do without” certain products, it is very easy to spend hundreds or thousands on things your baby may barely use.

And this isn’t about blaming first-time moms. Most of us are simply trying to give our babies the best. After years of being a pediatrician and raising three daughters, I look back and see there are things I personally would NOT buy again and would not recommend to new parents today.
First-time moms are told they need SO many things for their baby. But do they actually need them? 👀

Dr. Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC/AIIMS Delhi | Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

16/09/2026

Comment “DIET” and I’ll DM you the complete 6-month baby diet guide. One of the biggest mistakes parents make is starting solids too early or feeling confused about what comes first: rice, ragi, fruit, or dal. The truth is simple: for the first 6 months, breastmilk is the best and sufficient source of nutrition. Once your baby turns 6 months, iron and calorie requirements increase, making complementary feeding an important milestone.

💙 Every parent starting solids should save this.

Dr. Deepa Aggarwal
Senior Consultant Paediatrician
MD/DNB Paediatrics & Neonatology
LHMC/AIIMS Delhi | Mayom Hospital, Gurgaon

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