Babycare
Uttarayan is celebrated in most parts of India. It’s hard not to go up on the terrace on Makar Sankranti day. But your priorities are a little different this year. Learn to love what you have rather than worrying about what you don’t... You are very lucky that you are either pregnant or a parent and it is your utmost duty to take good care of yourself and your baby.
Tips for Moms to be:
Cover yourself with sunscreen to protect your skin
Wear a cap or scarf over your head to protect your hair
Colour clothes are much preferred in the sun
Drink plenty of fluids (Mainly water) to overcome dehydration
Avoid spicy and fried food
Avoid sugary chikki, and don’t overeat jaggery chikki
This year it’s time for you to just chill, and fly only one or two kites to satisfy your passion.
Chinese thread can be dangerous. It should not strike you on the throat or belly
Be aware that lanterns, at times it can spread fire
Be careful in climbing up and down the stairs of the terrace
Strings can be stuck anywhere on the terrace or on the road, watch each step moving ahead
Tips for Babies:
Babies' ears are very delicate, don’t expose them to loud sounds on the terrace
Apply sunscreen
Cover his/her body as much as you can to prevent sunburns and cold
Don’t expose your child to direct sunlight, can be too bright to handle for a baby’s eyes.
Breastfeed baby on time. Don’t feed formula for you to spend more time on the terrace.
Cover the baby with a mosquito net to prevent any insect bites and string cuts
Protect your baby from any other elder kid from taking him/her near the edge of the terrace.
If your child has learned to run around, be with the child all the time to prevent any accidents, OR wear your baby (with the help of baby carriers or slings)
In case the child has learned to put anything in their mouth, don’t keep any unfriendly food items or objects that can cause harm
Rita’s Pregnancy 101 wishes you all a very happy and safe Uttarayan....
