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24/08/2026

The BEST and WORST foods at 10–11 months are right here
Best = textures, finger foods, family food.
Worst = thin porridge, juices, purées, Cerelac every day.

Babies don’t need purées now — they need texture, chewing and real food practice.
This month decides how they will eat at 1 year.

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24/08/2026

Does your toddler take 1 HOUR to finish a meal?
Long mealtimes, constant snacking, chasing, screens and “just one more bite” may actually make feeding struggles worse.

Instead, work on the feeding pattern:
⏰ Keep predictable meal & snack timings
🍽️ Aim to finish meals in about 20–25 minutes
🚫 Avoid continuous grazing between meals
🤏 Keep portion expectations realistic
❤️ Remove pressure, bribing, forcing and screens

The goal is NOT an empty plate.
The goal is helping your child recognise hunger, fullness and gradually become an independent eater.

If every meal has become a 1-hour battle, your child may not need another trick to make them eat — the feeding relationship may need a RESET.

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24/08/2026

কাহ হ’লেই Antibiotic? ❌ সদায় নহয়!

শিশুৰ বেছিভাগ কাহৰ কাৰণ viral infection বা allergy — এই ক্ষেত্ৰত Antibiotic-এ কাম নকৰে। অপ্রয়োজনীয় Antibiotic-এ শিশুৰ gut microbiome-ত প্ৰভাৱ পেলাব পাৰে, side effects কৰিব পাৰে আৰু Antibiotic Resistance-ৰ আশংকা বঢ়ায়।

সেয়ে পিছৰবাৰ শিশুৰ কাহ হ’লে —
“কোনটো Antibiotic দিম?” বুলি নুসুধি,
👉 “সঁচাকৈ Antibiotic লাগিব নেকি?” সোধক।

Antibiotic প্ৰয়োজন হ’লে ই জীৱন ৰক্ষা কৰিব পাৰে — কিন্তু সঠিক কাৰণত, সঠিক Antibiotic, সঠিক সময়ত।

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24/08/2026

🚨 H1N1 / Swine Flu cases are rising — parents, stay alert, not scared.

High fever with cough, headache or marked tiredness can occur with influenza. But don’t watch only the thermometer — watch your child.

Breathing difficulty, unusual sleepiness, poor drinking, bluish discoloration or signs of dehydration need prompt medical attention.

💉 Also check: Has your child received this year’s influenza vaccine?

Don’t panic. Don’t self-start antibiotics. Know the red flags and speak to your pediatrician when needed.

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23/08/2026

Before the first bite, get starting solids RIGHT.

Don’t wait for food refusal, feeding battles or picky eating to begin before seeking guidance. Start from Day 1 with the right food, right texture, responsive feeding, self-feeding opportunities and absolutely no force.

When you begin with clarity and confidence, mealtimes can become about learning, exploring and enjoying food — not finishing a bowl.

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23/08/2026

🚨 H1N1 / Flu cases are rising — parents, please stay alert.

Influenza can cause high fever, cough, sore throat, body ache, extreme tiredness and sometimes vomiting or loose stools in children. Watch especially for red flags like difficulty breathing, chest retractions, bluish lips, dehydration, unusual sleepiness or a child who is getting worse.

💊 Remember: Antibiotics do NOT treat influenza. Antiviral medicines such as oseltamivir may be advised by your doctor in selected severe or high-risk cases.

💉 And check your child’s flu vaccination status.

Influenza vaccination can start from 6 months of age and is recommended every year for eligible children. Taking the vaccine last year does not mean you should automatically skip it this year.

📌 Parents : check whether your child’s 2026 annual flu vaccine is due with your pediatrician.

Don’t panic. Recognise the symptoms, know the red flags and be prepared.

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22/08/2026

Parents of children below 4 years — check the ingredients before giving a cough & cold syrup.

The Government of India has mandated a warning for the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride: it should not be used in children below 4 years of age.

A bottle saying “children” or “pediatric” doesn’t mean every medicine or combination is appropriate for every age.

Before giving any cough/cold medicine:
✔️ Read the active ingredients
✔️ Don’t reuse an old prescription
✔️ Don’t copy another child’s prescription
✔️ Don’t combine different cold medicines without checking what they contain
✔️ When in doubt, speak to your pediatrician

For an uncomplicated viral cold, supportive care—fluids/breastfeeding, saline when appropriate, rest and monitoring—is often what a child needs.

Young children are not small adults. Medicine choices and doses need age-appropriate assessment.

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22/08/2026

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22/08/2026

Finger foods can start around 6 months when your baby is developmentally ready — you don’t need to wait for teeth.

At first, finger food is about exposure and learning, not finishing the plate. Touching, squishing, grasping, bringing food to the mouth and tasting all help build hand-eye coordination, oral-motor skills, texture acceptance and independent eating.

👉 Keep foods soft, appropriately sized and easy to mash/squish.
👉 Baby should be sitting upright and always supervised while eating.
👉 Mashed foods + finger foods can absolutely go together.

Finger food is not just about how much your baby eats — it’s about teaching your baby HOW to eat.

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22/08/2026

Breastfeeding mother diet: what can you REALLY eat?

Dal causes gas? Curd causes cold? Citrus causes cough? Yellow foods worsen jaundice? Most of these are myths. ❌

A breastfeeding mother generally needs a balanced, varied diet—not unnecessary food restrictions. Nourish the mother who is nourishing the baby. ❤️

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