Kids Summer Fashion Trends for 2013!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Summer is here! And so is the time to update your kid’s wardrobe with new and stunning outfits. What better way to do that than include the latest fashion trends and transform your lil’ one into a fashion icon! Just like the vibrancy that summer brings along, these year’s fashion trends for kids say nothing other than that. Bold colours, stripes and checks, graphic prints and florals – you’ll see these everywhere!

Take a look at the latest summer trends for your kid and decide which one will look best on your kiddo!

Stripes & Checks

Bold stripes & gingham checks are going to be dominant in boys shirts and girls shirt dresses & tunics for 2013. Depending on what you pair it with, this trend is apt to wear for a semi-formal occasion or for a casual family evening or party.

How to sport the look:

Boys: For a formal look, team up a full sleeves button-down shirt with khaki pants or trousers. Swap the pants with jeans and pair it with a half sleeves shirt and your little boy is all set to go to a party!

Girls: Stripes can be woven quite easily in your girl’s wardrobe. A striped tee and a pair of shorts or skirt is perfect for a day out. Striped shirt dresses, tees or tunics, add a subtle classiness to your girl’s whole look and are great for casual outings.

Florals

It’s flower power for girls this summer! Dresses and frocks with floral prints are the ‘in-thing’ to wear this summer. Coming in lightweight fabrics like chiffon, georgette and of course cotton, these dresses are a must have for your little girl.

How to sport the look:

Floral dresses go well with ballet shoes or peep-toes for your lil’ girl. An interesting twist to the dress is the balloon dress which is quite comfortable too.

Graphic Prints

Graphic prints are also coming up this season, which means you’ll see a lot of cartoons, patterns along with catchy and cute one-liners on kids’ tees.

How to sport the look:

Boys: Tees with graphic prints look stylish with shorts or jeans for a very summery and casual look.

Girls: Girls can pair graphic tees with a pair of shorts, capris or a skirt.

Bright Colours

Like we said in our post here, bright and bold colours are going to rock for kids this season. So invest in colours like hot pink, green, orange and bright blue. These colours can be worked together with the colour blocking trend – where you match two bold colours in an outfit; say pink and orange or dark blue and purple.

How to sport the look:

Boys: A solid coloured tee when paired with shorts or pants works really well and adds vivaciousness into your kid’s outfit. Don’t put more than two bright shades together; keep one tone neutral like black or brown pants or faded jeans.

Girls: Your girl can either sport a bright coloured dress with peep-toe sandals for a semi-formal family function or go for a sporty and casual look with a bold, graphic tee with skirt or a pair of shorts.

We are going to keep you posted on what outfits will look good on your child soon enough!

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The Vaccination Guide for your baby

Posted on March 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

As a parent, you will be apprehensive about vaccinating your new-born baby and thereafter when he/she enters toddlerhood. But those tiny pricks are essential for your baby since immunisation is the most effective method of protecting your child from certain serious infections and diseases. Also, it’s in the first six months of life that your baby is most vulnerable to infections.

To make things easier, familiarize yourself with the below given vaccines – the diseases they prevent and the vaccination schedule.

AT BIRTH

BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)
Prevents: Tuberculosis
Important Info: Should be given at birth or at first contact. Given in the left arm, this vaccine causes slight swelling at the injected spot. Do not apply any medicine on the swollen area.

HEP B (Hepatitis B)
Prevents: Liver infection
Important Info: Given within 12 hours of birth to prevent transmission from mother

OPV (Oral Polio Vaccine)
Prevents: Damage to the nervous system & paralysis
Important info: There are 2 types of polio vaccines- oral polio vaccine (OPV) and injectable polio vaccine (IPV). To eradicate this disease completely, the Government of India has an ongoing ‘Pulse Polio Immunization Program’, whereby the vaccine is freely administered twice a year, to children under 5 years of age.
6 WEEKS

IPV (Injectable/Inactivated Polio Vaccine)
Prevents: Damage to the nervous system & paralysis
Important Info: Can be administered if OPV is unavailable. Minimum age for which is 6 weeks. Combination vaccines available for DTP, IPV & HiB.

DTP
Prevents: Diphtheria (upper respiratory illness), Tetanus & Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Important Info: There may be mild fever, pain & swelling at the injected spot.

HiB (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) – Optional
Prevents: Bacterial infections of ear, nose & throat, meningitis & pneumonia
Important Info: There might be slight redness, swelling or pain at the injected spot.

PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
Prevents:  Pneumonia, meningitis, septicaemia (blood poisoning) and other complications caused by Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria
Important Info: Affects children under 5 years due to a sneeze or cough of an infected person.

RV (Rotavirus vaccine)
Prevents: Rotavirus – the leading cause of diarrhoea.
Important Info: WHO recommends this, since it’s a leading cause of dehydration in babies. It spreads through person-to-person contact, airborne droplets, or contact with contaminated toys.

2nd Dose

HEPB – Hepatitis B
OPV – Oral Polio Vaccine
10 WEEK

2nd Dose

IPV - Injectable/Inactivated Polio Vaccine
DTP - Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
HiB - Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
PCV - Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
RV – Rotavirus Vaccine

3rd Dose - OPV – Oral Polio Vaccine
14 WEEK

3rd Dose

IPV - Injectable/Inactivated Polio Vaccine
DTP - Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
HiB - Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
PCV - Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
RV – Rotavirus Vaccine
HEPB – Hepatitis B

4th Dose – OPV – Oral Polio Vaccine
6 MONTHS

Influenza
Prevents: Influenza virus which causes infection of the respiratory system
Important Info: Administered as an injection between 6 months to 9 years – 2 doses, 1 month apart. 9 years & above – Single dose; annual revaccination with single dose. Best time to vaccinate: before the monsoon or as soon as the new vaccine is released.
9-12 MONTHS

Measles
Prevents: Measles (cold with high fever & rash), which can leads to bronchitis, ear infections
Important Info: Combination vaccine MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) can also be administered.

5th Dose

OPV – Oral Polio Vaccine
12-18 MONTHS

MMR
Prevents: Measles, Mumps – (can lead to deafness & meningitis) & Rubella (fever, rash & swollen glands)
Important Info: There might be slight fever, joint pain or stiffness after the vaccination.

HEP A
Prevents: Liver infection
Important Info: Administered in 2 doses at 6-12 month intervals.

VARICELLA
Prevents: Chicken pox
Important Info: Highly contagious disease which spreads by close contact with an infected person or when they sneeze or cough.

DTP BOOSTER
HiB BOOSTER
PCV BOOSTER
18-24 MONTHS

1ST BOOSTER

OPV – Oral Polio Vaccine
IPV – Injected Polio Vaccine
2 YEARS

TYPHOID
Prevents: Typhoid
Important Info: Should not be administered to children below 2 years; revaccination every 3 years
2nd DOSE - HEP A – Hepatitis A
4 – 5 YEARS2nd BOOSTER

OPV – Oral Polio Vaccine
DTP – Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis
IPV – Injected Polio Vaccine

2nd DOSE

Typhoid
Chicken Pox
MMR – Measles/Mumps/Rubella

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3 Common Questions Asked by Pregnant Women

Posted on March 18, 2013 by | Leave a comment

pregnant-woman-eatingWhen you are pregnant, suggestions and advice on your diet will be pouring in from almost every relative.

‘You should eat this dear. Your baby will benefit!’

‘Oh! Don’t eat that. It isn’t good for the baby!’ and similar recommendations.

Of course, everyone has their best interests at heart for you. But aren’t you confused as to whose advice you should follow? So we’ve picked out the 3 most common questions asked by all pregnant women and tried answering them to the best of our knowledge. Take a look!

1. Is it safe to eat papaya when I am pregnant?

Yes, it’s absolutely safe to eat papaya when you’re pregnant; the only condition being that it should be ripe enough. In India, people traditionally believe that eating papayas causes miscarriage and still birth. But a well-ripened papaya has nutrients that help prevent and control constipation and heartburn for pregnant women. So you can include it in your diet in moderate amounts. However, eating raw papaya has is a strict no-no as it is rich in latex – a substance that causes uterine contractions. Papaya skins or seeds are also unsafe and hence should be avoided during pregnancy. Best way to have it: Papaya smoothie – mix ripe papaya with milk and honey.

2. Is it safe to eat sesame seeds when I am pregnant?

There is no scientific evidence to suggest that sesame seeds (til seeds) are unsafe to consume during pregnancy. It is actually very rich in calcium, amino acid, proteins, vitamins B, C and E. But there is a common belief that since sesame seeds are a ‘heat-emitting food’, they cause changes within and lead to miscarriages. It’s best to consult your doctor regarding this as every woman is different and may react differently to every type of food.

3. Is it safe to eat street food when I am pregnant?

With a variety of tempting and mouth-watering street food available in India, it may be hard to resist the food cravings kicking in. You can eat what you like, when you like. But always keep in mind the ingredients and the hygiene of the place where you’re eating from. It’s best to avoid chaats and sandwiches that are prepared using raw vegetables and fruits. Also, be wary of the water that is used while preparing street food.

All said and done, before consuming any new food, it’s best to check with your gynaecologist. After all, pregnancy is a momentous period of your life that you should enjoy!

Here are some suggestions given by Babyoye parents on the same questions:

Antara Singh Arya - Eating ripe papayas is absolutely fine; does wonders for your haemoglobin. Don’t eat raw papaya tends to upset your stomach. But do observe if you have motions after eating. Papaya did wonders for me; have two kids 7 and 4 and I ate both the times.

Rupali Garg - Reddish ripe papaya is alright but is papaya is unripe it’s harmful and to be avoided.

Birinder K. Mohindra ‎- Raw papaya is unsafe because it contains an enzyme which causes uterine contractions which may result in preterm labor, same with PINEAPPLE. Ripe papaya is safe, but again it should not be consumed in large quantities because it may have remnants of the same enzyme, even when ripe. I have no clue about sesame seeds, but hey better safe than sorry! Street Foods…a strict no no, because during pregnancy the immune system is tremendously suppressed and anything unsafe can cause food poisoning quickly. Diarrhoea, vomiting and fluid loss is really bad for both the mother and the baby.In addition to that the excessive spiciness can cause heartburn and discomfort to the expectant mother, hence street food should be strictly avoided. Hope that answers it all!

Bharti Achariya - You can eat ripe papaya but not d unripe one as it has some enzymes which can stimulate contraction. Sesame seeds can be taken in moderation, and of course junk food should be avoided.

Gagan Preet - It’s all about the difference in myth and reality. My doctor had told me to eat everything except maida products and cold drinks. I had lots of papaya during my pregnancy a few years ago.

Himali Das - I avoided papaya but I had sesame seeds, and I have a beautiful year old baby with no health problems. In fact sesame seeds are rich in iron.

Shraddha Gururaj Dalal - You can eat any fruit which you like during pregnancy only avoid some cold foods as you can catch cold or cough..street foods should be avoided as they can cause stomach upset instead have hygienic food made at home.

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