Health Matters

Becoming a new parent is exciting, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. Suddenly, a tiny baby depends on you for almost everything—feeding, warmth, sleep, comfort, hygiene, and protection. And while advice from relatives, friends, and social media can be helpful, not every traditional parenting tip is supported by science. The first few months are a period of rapid brain development, physical growth, immune-system development, and emotional bonding . Understanding what your baby actually needs can make this journey safer and less stressful for both parents. This science-based guide covers the most important things new mothers, fathers, and caregivers should know about newborn care. Important: This article is for general education. Every baby is different, and premature babies or babies with medical conditions may need additional care. Always follow your pediatrician's advice. 1. Feeding: Follow Your Baby's Hunger Signals Newborns have very small stomachs and need fr...

Choosing a feeding bottle may look simple, but once you start shopping, you will find many different options—plastic bottles, glass bottles, wide-neck bottles, anti-colic bottles, slow-flow nipples, natural-shaped nipples, and many more. So, how do you choose the best feeding bottle for your baby? The answer is not necessarily the most expensive or most popular bottle. Every baby feeds differently, and a bottle that works perfectly for one baby may not suit another. In fact, there is no evidence that one particular bottle or teat is universally better than every other type. Simple bottles that are easy to wash and sterilize are often among the most practical choices. Whether you are feeding expressed breast milk, infant formula, or a combination of both, this guide will help you understand the most important things to consider when choosing a feeding bottle. 1. Choose a Safe Bottle Material Baby feeding bottles are mainly available in plastic, glass, silicone, and stainless steel . Pla...

The word “calorie” is everywhere. We see it on food labels, fitness apps, diet plans, restaurant menus, and even on exercise machines. You may hear people say: “This food has too many calories.” “I burned 300 calories today.” “I am trying to eat fewer calories.” “How many calories should I eat per day?” But what exactly is a calorie? In simple words, a calorie is a unit used to measure energy . Just as we use kilograms to measure weight and kilometres to measure distance, calories are used to measure the amount of energy present in food and the amount of energy our body uses. Understanding calories becomes much easier once we understand that the human body needs energy continuously—even when we are resting. What Is a Calorie? A calorie is a measurement of energy. The food we eat contains stored chemical energy. After we digest food, our body releases this energy and uses it for different activities. For example, your body needs energy to: breathe pump blood through the heart maintain...