Parenting wisdom from real moms

If your baby is unwell with a cough or cold and refuses solids, do not worry about skipping a few days of meals. Focus primarily on maintaining hydration and breast milk/formula intake until they feel better.

If you are struggling with picky eating, try offering a variety of textures and shapes, such as dosa, idli, or vegetable-filled pancakes, which children can pick up and eat with their hands.

Avoid shirataki products for young children, as they are low in calories and nutrients. Growing infants and toddlers require calorie-dense, nutritious foods to support their development.

If you don't have your spouse's name added to your passport, it is not mandatory to change it for your child's passport application. Simply carry the original marriage certificate and a copy as proof, which is sufficient for the process.

A lipstick-shaped or pinched nipple after a breastfeeding session is a primary indicator of an improper latch. Use reputable online resources like SuperMoms.club for video tutorials to help troubleshoot and correct the latching technique.

When traveling with an infant, a compact 1-litre travel multi-cooker is highly useful for preparing fresh khichdi or ragi porridge and heating milk on the go.

When your baby goes through a phase of refusing feeds, try distracting them with soft singing or a small toy to gently encourage them to take in a little more milk.

If your baby becomes fussy or screams during breastfeeding, try feeding them in a side-lying position or while they are drowsy, as these positions can sometimes help alleviate feeding-related discomfort.

If you are traveling with a 5-6 month old, this is often considered an ideal age to travel because they are not yet mobile and do not require separate food or complex meals. It is significantly easier than traveling with a 2-year-old toddler.