Every Parent should know this before posting their kids pic on social media...!!!

All parents love sharing of pictures of their kid with their family and friends on social media. It's the most popular use of social media nowadays, whatever your little bundle of joy utters or does, you just click it or make a video or portrait or document of each of the milestone he crosses and share it with your friends and extended family members and why not do so, every parent is proud of their li'l ones achievements. 

Social media has become the easiest mean by which you can share your joy with just one click and in a moment it gets shared with all the people you know i.e, your near, dear and also far friends and relatives. In one way social meadia networking is boon especially for parents who are living geographically far away from their family. It becomes the great tool by which baby's grandparents, uncle and aunt can see their little one growing before their eyes.
  
Darkest side of social media :

But what about the danger and risk it poses to your baby or kid, if you don't take nessasary precaution while using these social media. It becomes the most scary place to share anything, if you are not alert about it. It becomes the place where your data is available and accessible to everyone even the strangers too and can be misused.

There are some folks or you can say perverts or paedophile who are looking for such data on the internet. They can steal your baby's or kids identity or can kidnap your baby or kid by figuring out where they live , their school, their play area or which places they visit frequently. They can also misuse these baby pics on some paedophile sites for money. These information can be easily available to an unknown person if no security precaution is taken.

For example when your toddler first goes to school in his new school uniform, "he/she really looks really cute", a proud parent click a pic and post it on social media and tag it by saying "first day of school....looking so cute in uniform" with the geographical location of school from google maps tab and post it. Now a stranger can get all the information he wants from this post. He can easily locate the school or kids whereabouts and can easily steal a kid.



Parent's checklist of DO's and Dont's while sharing their kids pic in social media.

Always be safe rather than sorry, boycotting social media or going offline is not only the solution as it stops you from being in touch with your friends and family members and sharing your and your kids beautiful moments with them. You can go ahead and share your kids picture with all the security settings internet provide and let your kid be the superstar of the social media.

1. Use Privacy settings : 

Always use privacy settings in social media to keep your pics safe, do not use the default settings set by the networking site. Have a check of your privacy settings and set them according to your wish. Platforms like facebook provides privacy setting for each post you share from the dropdown menu in front of the post, you can choose whom you want to share your post.

2. Limit your Audience:

You can limit or choose the audience with whom you want to share your baby pics like family in the settings, so that your post is visible only to your family members or whoever you want to choose your audience for your kids photos.
 
3. Turn off your phone's GPS :

You can keep your phone's GPS OFF so that your location is not shared in social media while posting live from somewhere. You can turn it ON when required.

4. Do Not accept any stranger's friend request :

If some stranger sends you a friend request, dont accept it because you do not know what he is looking for. Also some people make fake accounts to get all the information they want and then misuse it.

5. Do Not share all the details  :

No need to share all the details of your kid, especially your exact location. If the picture is in well known public place, post the pic after you have left from the place.

6. you can use nickname of your kid in social media:

You can use your childs nickname in social media to hide his real identity in pics. Do not share his/her full name.
 
7. Instruct other members of family or friends not to share details of your kid :

You can give instructions to your family members and friends who love to share your kids picture in their profile to not to share your kids details while sharing pictures in social media to keep your child safe.

8. Do Not share pictures of your kid in shower or swimming attire or in a state of semidress :

It's better not to share your kids pics in shower or in swimming attire, it may look innocent for you, but can  set off the imaginations of perverts. It's better to scan all the pics before sharing it, so that you can make sure your kid is not exposed in an inappropriate manner.

9. Do Not share the frequency of your visits to a public place:

If you are visiting any public place frequently on some particular days of a week like temples or a particular market, do not share it in social media as it becomes easy for the stalker to trace your whereabouts.

10. Do Not tag too many people on your kids Picture :

Some people will tag dozens of people in their kids pic even if they are not in the picture. Strictly don't do that as it exposes your kids picture to thousands of people you may not be knowing through all the tagged people's profile and their list of friends, also you don't know other's peoples privacy settings etc. So it's always better to avoid this strictly.

By taking all these precautions, you can enjoy the benefits of social media and can also keep your child safe while sharing his/her pic with your friends and family.

Effective Home Remedies for cold and cough for Babies and Kids

Whenever your baby gets cold or cough due to change in weather or due to his weak immune system, it really becomes tough for both the mother and baby. The baby becomes cranky, cannot sleep because of the stuffy or runny nose, body pain, head ache, sore throat and congestion due to cold and cough.  Even the mother's don't get enough time to take  rest and are on their toes for the whole day worrying and working on calming their babies. 

Its really tough time for mother's when their baby is sick, but by using these simple and effective home remedies for cold and cough, you can increase your baby's recovery period and in the meanwhile will also boost their immune system so that they don't fall sick often.

These simple home remedies are tried and tested and are really helpful in soothing your baby's nasal congestion. These remedies will help your baby to relieve congestion and help them in fast recovery from the illness. For babies less than 1 year needs extra care as they are tiny and had weak immune system. Give lot of rest to your kid or baby during illness. Also care should be taken if some other member of the family is sick to protect your baby from catching infection from others. Always wash your hands before holding a baby.


Causes of stuffy nose :

• dry air

• irritants such as dust or perfume

• viral illness such as cold or flu

• pollution in the air

All mothers can use any of the methods given below to soothe their baby's nasal congestion. 

If the baby has breathing difficulty due to nasal congestion or difficulty in feeding or any other symptom which you feel is unusual, always feel free to consult your Doctor. Continue to breast feed your baby even if he is not well as mothers milk has all the antibodies to fight infection.


First I have listed the ways by which we can soothe our baby's nasal congestion and then the 15 home remedies for cold and cough for kids.



How to soothe Baby's and Kids nasal congestion :

1. Saline water drops:

 You can get these drops easily available in the drug store or you can make your own saline water at home. Boil the water in a small bowl and put some salt in it. Let it cool down to the room temperature before using it. If you are making the saline water at home, you are recommended to make it fresh everytime you use it to prevent any bacterial growth or its always better to use the one's available in the drug store. You can always ask your pediatrician to prescribe one for the baby.


How to use it :

Lie down your baby on the bed and put a rolled towel beneath the baby's shoulder to make his head little tilted backward or you can make him lie down on your lap with his head little tilted backward so that it becomes easy to put the saline water drops in his nostrils.

Gently press the nose tip so that the drops can easily go in the nostrils. Put 2-3 drops in each nostrils and wait for a minute to loosen the mucus.

Turn your child on to their stomach so that all the loossened mucus is drained out. Catch all the mucus with a tissue paper.

2. Use humidifier :

You can run a humidifier or cool mist vapouriser near your baby's cot or crib. Water vapour from the humidifier help in moistening your babys nose and help in loosening the mucus. You are advised to clean and refill the humidifier daily to avoid any bacterial growth in it.

3. Steam up the bathroom :

You can steam up your bathroom by running the hot shower and sit with your baby for sometime in the bathroom. Close the bathroom so the water vapour don't escape out soon. These watervapour will soothe your baby's nose and loosen the mucus.

4. Breast feeding :

For babies less that 6 month, breastfeed them as frequently as possible to keep babies hydrated.  Mother's milk has natural antibodies which passes on to the babies body by breastfeeding and help these tiny babies to fight various infections and also help in strengthening their immune system.

Always consult a Doctor if :

• your baby develops fever.

• no improvement in his condition.

• difficulty in breathing or breathing very quickly.

• stuffy nose along with swelling on his forehead, nose and eyes.

•  trouble in feeding or shows no interest in feeding.

• baby becomes too cranky or fussy.

• your baby seems to be in pain and crying a lot. 

15 Home Remedy for cold and cough for kids above 2 year :

Kids are prone to common cold and cough due to weather change and needs to be taken care of to get relief from it soon. Always keep your kid hydrated by making him drink water at regular intervals. You can also give them fresh juice and warm soups.

Apart from using above methods for decongestion listed above, other natural home remedies which you can use are mentioned below. 

 1. Apply Vicks Vaporub on chids feet and cover it with socks :

Apply Vicks vaporab on your child's feet and make them wear socks over it. Also apply Vicks on their chest and back before making them sleep. This helps in decongestion and fast relief from cold and cough.


2. Turmeric Milk :

Turmeric has natural anticeptic, anti-inflammatory properties which help in treating cold and cough. It also soothes sore throat and provides instant relief from running nose and aching throat. Add turmeric powder to a glass of warm milk and make youe kid have it in the morning and evening.


3. Honey and cinnamon powder :

Honey has natural soothing propeties and is widely used in treatment of cough. Add a pinch of cinnamon powder to a teaspoon of honey and mix it.  Give it to your kid for relief from cough.
 
 
4. Carrom seeds, Tulasi, Turmeric and salt preparation/kadha :

Boil a cup of water on the gas stove, put 4-5 fresh tulasi leaves in it. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric and 1 teaspoon of carrom or ajwain seeds and a pinch of salt. Boil it for some time so that all ingredients are properly infused in it. Strain the water in a cup and let it come down to mouth drinking temperature. Make your kid to have this drink once in the morning and  in the evening.


5. Salt water gargling :

Add salt to warm water and make your kid gargle it in the morning and before going to bed. Salt water gargle soothes sore throat pain and helps in fast recovery from cold and cough. 


6. Ginger and honey and black pepper powder :

Take a spoonful of  organic honey in a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed ginger juice and a pinch of black pepper powder to it. Mix them well and give it to your kid. This help in relief from sore throat and cough.


7. Massage : 

You need 4-5 garlic cloves and mustard oil, chop garlic into small pieces. Heat the oil in a small pan, put garic in it and heat till the garlic becomes brown in colour. Remove from the fire strain the oil. Cool it, till it becomes luke warm. Now use this warm oil to massage your baby's chest and back to give him relief from cough and cold.
 

8. Jaggery and dry ginger and ghee and turmeric :

Put 1 teaspoon of ghee or clarified butter in a small pan. Add some jaggery around one cup to it. Saute till jaggery becomes soft, now add 1 tablespoon dry  ginger powder to it. Mix it thoroughly. Cool it, till it becomes warm and make small laddos or small balls of it. Give one laddo to your kid in the morning and night for relief from  cough and cold.


10. Honey and ginger juice :

Take a teaspoon of honey, mix 1/2 teaspoon of  ginger juice in it. You can get ginger juice by extracting juice from the crushed ginger piece. Give this mixture to your kid to get relief from cough.



 11. Tomato soup with ginger garlic :

You can make your kid to have tomato soup made by boiling ginger, garlic and black pepper in it.This soup will make him warm from inside the body and will help in fast relief from cold and cough.


12. Steam inhalation : 

This can be done to elder kids strictly in the presence of parents to avoid any accidental burn due to hot water. You can add few drops of eucalyptus oil and make your kid inhale the steam to relieve congestion. Inhaling steam gives fast relief from cold and cough.


13. Kadha or water boiled with various spices :

You can make kadha by boiling water. Put 1/2 inch chopped ginger,  1 teaspoon carrom seeds, a pinch of turmeric, 4-5 crushed black pepper corns and  salt  as per your taste. Let it boil for some time to infuse the goodness of all the ingredients. Strain the mixture in a cup. Make your kid drink this mixture twice in a day, once in the morning and once in the night. This mixture is equally effective for both adult and kids for fast relief from cold and cough.


14. Honey and lemon :

Take some warm water in a cup, add 3/4 of a lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey in it. Stir to mix in the water. This drink also help in treating cold and cough. The Lemon has high vitamin C content which help in building immunity to fight against various infections.


15. Garlic lemon tea/kadha :

Boil a cup of water, add 4-5 chopped garlic in it. Let it boil for some time. Remove from fire and squeeze out the juice of about half lemon in it. Add a teaspoon of honey in it and stir to mix all the ingredients. Sip this tea/kadha to get relief from cold and cough. It also help in building immunity against catching cold and cough frequently.




When to see a doctor :

Most of the time there is no need to see a physian, but if your child has the following symptoms, please call the Doctor.

• When you kid has fever with temperature more than 100.4 degrees.

• Your baby is less than 6 month and has fever.

• If the  symptoms last for more than a week.

• If your kid has symptoms like difficulty in breathing, headache or nausea or vomiting.

Health benefits of Tomatoes For Babies and toddlers....

Some babies and toddlers really love tomatoes like mine little one is just crazy about tomatoes. She loved tomatoes more than any fruit, and want them everytime I enter the kitchen, that time I was wondering, is it really safe to give her tomatoes?  Will it cause some allergy to her and many more questions in mind like all parents have. Since for babies every mom is extra careful, and we have to, as babies are so small and delicate.

During that time I tried to find my answers and came to know about the amazing goodness it offers to kids health and just wanted to share it with all the parents who has similar questions in their minds about tomatoes before giving them to kids.

Is tomato safe for babies ?

The answer is 'Yes'. It's absolutely safe for babies to have tomatoes. Tomatoes generally don't cause any allergic reactions but to be on safer side check for any rashes in your baby's skin when you start giving them. You can start by giving them small portions intially to check for any allergy, afterward you can increase the portion gradually.

  

When tomatoes should be introduced to babies : 

The right age for introduction of tomatoes to babies is 8-10 months.
At this age it can be introduced as soup made with ripe tomatoes by deseeding them or tomtoes can be boiled by chopping it into big pieces and then mashing it, add little salt and butter to it and your baby will love it.

They can also be mixed with other veggies like boiled and mashed potaoes, carrots, beans and any vegetable that can be given to babies at this tender age. Also you can mix them in their khichdi (boiled rice and dal, soft mixture) and  can have many variations in  dishes and taste that you make for babies as tomato goes well with almost all the dishes.

Why tomatoes are good for babies : 

Tomatoes are  considered as one of the super food as they offer innumerable health benefits since they are power house of all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidents which help in proper and healthy development of babies.

Lose Weight and Flush out Toxins from your body with These Natural Detox Water

This is natural weight loss drink for people who are trying to loose weight and inspite of trying so many methods, dont see any results.  For such people detox water is the best alternative drink to switch on. It is full of nutrients and boost your energy levels too, so you don't feel tired or crave for in between  unhealthy meal snacks.  It can be made with the healthiest and your favourite fruits and vegetables available at your home in no minute. Detox water is the great alternative for other beverages like tea or coffee which are high in calorie and has less health benefits and offer no help if you are trying to loose weight.

What is Detox water :

Detox water is basically the plain purified water infused with the nutrients of fresh fruits and vegetables. This water help in flushing out toxins from the body naturally and boost one's digestive system, increases immunity and provides essential nutrients required for good health. Whenever we eat some unhealthy food, the toxins get collected inside the body, these detox water help to remove toxins from our body and help us in keeping good health by providing all essential nutrients.


Benefits of Detox water :

These drinks have gained popularity nowdays because of the health benefits they offers as compared to the other drinks available in the market and also because they can be easily made and consumed. Nowdays people have also become health conscious and they are really happy to welcome these healthy drinks.


 Some of its health benefits are listed below:
 

• Keeps your body hydrated along with  nutrient supply.

• Cleanses your body system by removing all the toxins from the body which generally gets accumulated due to unhealthy eating habits.

• Improves your digestive system and hence improves the bowel movement.

•  Boosts your energy levels since it is full of nutrients and fibre and keeps one hydrated.

•  Increases bodys metabolism and helps one in weight loss too.

• Makes your immune system strong.

• Improves your skin and hair health.

How to make detox water :
 
Detox water can be made by combining any fresh fruit or vegetable slices of your choice in purified water in a glass bottle or pitcher and keeping it in your refrigerator for few hours or overnight so that all the flavours and nutrients are infused in the water. Use only glass bottle, jar or pitcher to make detox water.

You can have this water as many times you want in a day. You can make as many combination as you want by trying different fruits and vegetables of your choice and taste.

 For weight loss, drinking detox water in the morning in empty stomach helps as it flushes out toxins and waste out of your body and your digestive tract.

 

How it help in weight loss : 

Since the  detox water is full of nutrients and fibre and has fewer calories, drinking this tasty beverage instead of those sugary tea or coffee or soft drinks or craving on unhealthy snack which are high in calorie and has no nutrient value will definately help in weight loss.

For weight loss drinking detox water with high fibre content fruit before a meal helps as it makes you feel full and also keeps you feel fuller for long time so no more cravings in between the meals.

You can keep the detox water in the fridge and use it within a day. Its better to make fresh detox water daily to get fresh flavours and nutrients.

Detox water along with regular exercise help in fast weight loss. So to see better results, exercising is also recommended to keep you rejuvenated and fit all day.

Detox water receipes :

1. Lemon cucumber mint detox water :

 Take purified water in a glass bottle, jar or pitcher. Add slices of cucumber, lemon slices and mint leaves. Seal the bottle, jar or pitcher and keep it in the refridgerator for few hours or overnight.

This tasty detox water cleanses your kidneys, makes your skin look great, increases immunity, prevents bloating and help you in weight loss too.


2. Orange strawberry detox :

 Put Orange slices and strawberry slices in purified water in a glass bottle, jar or pitcher. Seal it and keep it for overnight in the refridgerator and let the goodness of orange and strawberry get infused in the water.



3. Cinnamon apple :

Put one cinnamon stick and apple slices in the purified water in a glass bottle or jar. Seal the jar and put it in the refrigerator for overnight. Let all the nutrients get infused in the water. This detox water is helpful in weight loss.



4. Tomato cucumber lemon :

This is vegetable detox water full of tomato and cucumber nutrients. Put tomato and cucumber slices in purified water in glass bottle, jar or pitcher and leave it overnight in the refridgerator so that all the nutrients and flavours get infused in the water. use it next morning.


5. Watermelon lemon mint: 

This is very healthy detox water especially for summers as watermelon has all the nutrients which our body needs in summer.
Put watermelon slices and mint leaves in purified water in a glass jar or bottle. Seal the jar or bottle and keep it in the refridgerator overnight and use it next day.


You can make your own combination of fresh fruits and vegetables to make the detox water as per your taste and choice. Detox water can have as many as variations possible with different flavours and taste which you can enjoy without any guilt. Above are only few examples.These detox water provides essential nutrients and keeps you hydrated, so having this beverage is good choice for being healthy, eliminating toxins from one's body and must if one is trying to loose weight.

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