Everything the village would have taught you

Knowing what to do in a medical situation with a baby or toddler can make a critical difference in those first frightening minutes. This is a reference overview; it does not substitute for a certified infant first aid course, which every parent should genuinely consider taking before their baby arrives.

Safe sleep guidelines exist for one reason- to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths. The research behind them is extensive and consistent, even when the advice feels inconvenient at 3 a.m.

Vaccinations are one of the most significant contributions to child health in human history. This guide explains the Indian immunization schedule, what to expect after each shot, and how to prepare your baby and yourself.

Your pediatrician is one of the most important partnerships you’ll form in the early years. Choosing well — ideally before delivery — saves significant stress later, especially during midnight fevers and first illnesses.

Postpartum recovery is rarely discussed with the honesty it deserves; most new mothers are handed a six-week timeline and very little else. This guide covers what’s normal, what isn’t, and what genuinely supports healing.

The first 12 weeks after birth are often called the fourth trimester; a period of profound adjustment for baby and parent alike, when the outside world can feel almost as disorienting for a newborn as the inside one did.