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Evidence-based care for newborns, infants & children’s health.

15/10/2026

“Dedo! Share karo! Acche bacche share karte hain!”
Said every parent. Every playdate. Every time.

And yet forced sharing almost never produces generous children. It produces children who comply in front of you and grab back the moment you look away.

Because generosity is not a rule. It’s a value. And values take time, modelling, and the right conditions to grow.

Children under 5 literally don’t have the neurological development to share willingly and consistently. It’s not stubbornness. It’s brain age.

Save this for the next playdate that goes sideways.

📩 DM “SHARE” to consult Dr. Nikit Shah
📍 Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Baner | Mon–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM

11/10/2026

What is meningitis? 🧠

Meningitis is the inflammation of the meninges, the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

It can be caused by infections, including viruses and bacteria. Some forms can become serious and require urgent medical attention.

Understanding meningitis is an important step towards recognizing its seriousness and seeking timely medical care.

📍 For more educational insights on children’s brain health, follow
Dr. Nikit Shah, Pediatric Neurologist at Jupiter Hospital, Pune.

Educational content only. This information is not a substitute for professional medical assessment.

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08/10/2026

"Mummy, usne mera toy le liya!"
"Maine nahi liya, usne mujhe maara!"

If this sounds like your house between 5–7pm — welcome to normal.

Sibling conflict is not a sign that something is wrong with your family. It's developmental. It's how children learn negotiation, empathy, frustration tolerance, and repair.

Your job isn't to eliminate the conflict. It's to teach them how to move through it.

And the way you mediate today is the exact playbook they'll use in their adult relationships.

Save this. You'll need it by evening.

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📍 Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Baner | Mon–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM

05/10/2026

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain, most often caused by an infection or an abnormal immune response.

It can sometimes begin with symptoms that look like a common viral illness, which is why recognising changes in behaviour or neurological symptoms matters.

If your child has fever along with severe headache, confusion, unusual behaviour, seizures, excessive sleepiness, or changes in consciousness, seek medical evaluation promptly.

Save this reel and share it with a parent who should know about encephalitis.

26/09/2026

Good sleep starts before bedtime. 🌙

Sleep hygiene isn’t just about how many hours your child sleeps; it’s also about the habits and environment that help them sleep well.

From keeping the bedroom calm and quiet to avoiding screens, caffeine, heavy meals, and high-energy activities before bed, small changes can make bedtime smoother.

✅ Calm bedtime routine
📖 Read a story
🚽 Toilet before bed
📵 No screens before bedtime
🥤 Avoid excessive fluids
🛏️ Keep the sleep space clear and comfortable

Remember: consistent bedtime habits = healthier sleep routines.

Save this reel for your child’s bedtime routine and share it with another parent who needs it. ❤️

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21/09/2026

Planned ignoring is one of the most misunderstood tools in parenting.

It's not ignoring your child. It's ignoring the behaviour specifically to stop rewarding it with your attention.

Because for a child, any reaction from a parent even a negative one feels like a win.

But it has rules. And it doesn't work for every situation. A meltdown at 2am is not the moment for planned ignoring. A 6-year-old whining for biscuits at 5pm might be exactly the moment.

Swipe through to understand when to use it and when not to.

📩 DM "BEHAVIOUR" to consult
📍 Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Baner | Mon–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Jupiter Dialysis Clinic, Pimple Saudagar | Mon & Thu, 10 AM–1 PM

06/09/2026

HEADACHE SERIES - PART 4 (FINAL PART) 🧠

Over the last few reels, we’ve talked about childhood headaches

When your child complains of a headache, start with the basics:

💧 Make sure they’re hydrated
📱 Give them a break from prolonged screen time
💊 Never give medication casually - use only medicines appropriate for your child and as advised by a healthcare professional

Most importantly, look at the pattern.

Is the headache happening repeatedly?
Is it getting worse?
Is it affecting school, sleep, or daily activities?

Don’t panic. But don’t keep ignoring recurring headaches either, consult your Neurologist before it gets worse.

This concludes our Childhood Headache Series. Save all the parts because understanding the pattern is the first step toward the right care. 🧠

📩 DM “HEADACHE” if you’d like to consult.

01/09/2026

This is one of the most common questions I get from parents of children on antiseizure medication.

"Doctor, bacche ne dawa le li aur phir ulti ho gayi. Ab kya karein?"

The answer depends on one thing - timing.

Within 30 minutes of the dose → repeat it.
After 30 minutes → do not repeat. Continue the schedule.

This is a general guideline. Every medication and every child is different. When in doubt, always call.

Save this post and keep it accessible — especially if your child tends to have nausea with their medication. Sharing this with grandparents, caregivers, and anyone else who administers the dose is equally important.

📩 DM "EPILEPSY" to consult
📍 Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Baner | Mon–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Jupiter Dialysis Clinic, Pimple Saudagar | Mon & Thu, 10 AM–1 PM

20/08/2026

It happens.

A busy morning. Travel. A missed alarm. A dose that was given, but vomited out before absorbing.

Missing a single dose of antiseizure medication is not an emergency but how you respond to it matters.

The most important thing: do not double up the dose. This is the most common mistake and can cause more harm than the missed dose itself.

The general rule - if you remember soon, give it. If the next dose is near, skip and continue as normal. When in doubt, always call the clinic.

Every child's medication is different. What applies to one may not apply to another. The graphic above covers the general approach but your child's specific instructions from Dr. Nikit Shah always take priority.

Save this post. Share it with anyone who gives your child their medication.

📩 DM "EPILEPSY" to consult
📍 Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Baner | Mon–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Jupiter Dialysis Clinic, Pimple Saudagar | Mon & Thu, 10 AM–1 PM

15/08/2026

Nobody teaches you what to actually do in the middle of a meltdown.

Not the parenting books. Not the well-meaning relatives. Not even most doctors.

So here it is exactly what helps, from a brain development perspective.

The short version: stay calm, don't argue, name what they're feeling.

The full breakdown is in the swipe.

Save this one. You'll want it at 7am.

📩 DM "TANTRUM" to consult
📍 Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Baner | Mon–Sat, 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Jupiter Dialysis Clinic, Pimple Saudagar | Mon & Thu, 10 AM–1 PM

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Near Prathamesh Park, Baner, Pimple Nilakh Road
Pune
411045

Website

https://drnikitshahpedneuro.com/

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