Frequently Asked Questions

Sometimes, feeding the baby may seem like a very tough task! The best way to ensure that he/she is eating well is to feed him/her when he/she is awake and happy. Keep a tab on his/her meal times and try to stick to the same routine each day. Also, refrain from feeding him/her too much food, too frequently.

Doctors recommend that you breastfeed baby until the age of six months. Breast milk contains all the important nutrients for baby's growth and development. Breastfed infants also have stronger immunity, which helps them fight infections.

After seeking your doctor's advice, you may start feeding semi-liquid rice, cereals, barley or oatmeal between the ages of four to six months. At this point, a lot of mothers are advised to start supplementing the baby's diet with formula feeds. However, if baby is losing weight, this is a cause for concern. In such cases, it is important to consult your pediatrician.

Taking care of a baby when he/she is unwell is very distressing for a parent. However, it is important to keep calm and assess the situation before taking action. If baby has the flu or diarrhea, ensure that he/she is able to breathe well, rehydrate him/her at regular intervals and keep him/her warm. Take his/her temperature and monitor his/her condition. Only administer the medication that has been prescribed by the doctor.

In some situations, however, call emergency services right away in the following situations:

• If baby has a very high temperature (more than 100.4 degrees Farenheit)
• If he/she has uncontrollable diarrhea
• If he/she refuses to eat anything

It's important to remember that babies will get ill from time to time, so you must speak to a doctor who can advise you on some medications that you should keep handy.

The Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP) prescribes a schedule of additional vaccines that a child needs based on a discussion with parents. Please consult your pediatrician about this.

Taking care of a baby when he/she is unwell is very distressing for a parent. However, it is important to keep calm and assess the situation before taking action. If baby has the flu or diarrhea, ensure that he/she is able to breathe well, rehydrate him/her at regular intervals and keep him/her warm. Take his/her temperature and monitor his/her condition. Only administer the medication that has been prescribed by the doctor.

In some situations, however, call emergency services right away in the following situations:

• If baby has a very high temperature (more than 100.4 degrees Farenheit)
• If he/she has uncontrollable diarrhea
• If he/she refuses to eat anything

It's important to remember that babies will get ill from time to time, so you must speak to a doctor who can advise you on some medications that you should keep handy.

Seasonal changes and immunity comes from the milk you give your baby. Protect baby by taking good care of yourself. Your sneeze and sniffles, could easily pass to your baby while breastfeeding.

If seasonal changes and nippy weather is affecting you, chances are that it’s time to protect baby too. Here are some things you can do to keep your baby healthy and well while weathers crossover:

• Dress your baby according to weather. If it’s too cold weather, layering is key and for warm weather, choose loose and cotton fabrics
• Exposing baby to cold temperature soon after warm bath might cause cold. Don’t expose baby to hot and cold room temperatures too quickly.
• If your parents or any others are handling your baby, make sure they sanitize or wash hands before carrying your baby since flu virus gets transmitted and effect babies.
• Flu virus spread easily and effect babies in crowded places, avoid taking your baby to crowded area.
• If your baby goes to day care, it may be safer for the baby to be at home if he is ill and has a cold and cough to avoid spreading infection.
• Do get your baby vaccinated for influenza annually.

Soya protein and green leafy vegetables are good alternative sources of protein. You may also give children health food supplements like Horlicks, Bournvita and HiOwna Kidz. Please be advised that this can NOT be a meal replacement.

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Baby Wash has milk as its base ingredient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that milk ingrediants is Generally Recognized as Safe.

Baby Powder has talc as its base ingredient. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that talc is Generally Recognized as Safe.

In warmer climates, it is important to bathe baby or give him/her sponge baths on a regular basis. First and foremost, you need to keep everything you are likely to need at hand as you cannot leave baby alone during bath-time. Fill the baby bath basin with lukewarm water and place baby in the bath. Holding him/her firmly, apply herbal baby products that are mild and gentle. Post bathing, towel dry baby thoroughly, apply moisturizer liberally and put on clean and comfortable clothes.

We recommend: Little Angel's Gentle Baby Bath is a unique, natural formulation infused with the goodness of Chickpea, Fenugreek and Green Gram, which cleanses baby's skin, gently.

We recommend: Enriched with the oils of Olive and Almond, Little Angel's Moisturizing Baby Soap is completely safe to use on baby's delicate skin. It cleanses and conditions baby's skin.

We recommend: Little Angel's Baby Shampoo contains Chickpea, a natural source of proteins, which nourish hair; Hibiscus contains natural oils that act as conditioning agents and soften hair; and Khus Grass, with its antibacterial and antifungal properties, cools baby's scalp.

After the birth of baby, it is very important to bond as a family. Holidaying as a family or paying an overnight visit to relatives or friends will help you do just that. However, traveling with a baby can seem like a daunting task at first. So, here are a few guidelines:

• Pack all baby essentials like diapers, baby products and medicine.
• Refrain from traveling by air in the first few months as it can be a very uncomfortable experience for baby.
• Only plan long vacations with baby after he has completed six months. By this time, he/she would have had most of his vaccinations and will be better protected against infections.
• Try and maintain baby's daily feeding schedule so that he/she does not get hungry.
• Pay a visit to your doctor and ask him to give you the go-ahead before you plan your first trip. Keep the doctor's number handy for a consultation if anything goes wrong.

We recommend: Little Angel's Babycare Travel Kit is the perfect solution for families traveling with babies. All our herbal products are available in smaller packs in an easy carry pouch!