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First Foods for Indian Babies: A Month-by-Month Guide and Chart (6 to 12 Months)
The short answer: start your baby on solid foods at six completed months, while you keep breastfeeding. Good first foods for an Indian baby are simple,...
7 Kurta Pajama Ideas for Kids This Diwali: Pure Cotton Looks for Ages 1 to 8
The best kurta pajama for kids this Diwali is a pure cotton set in a soft festive colour, sized with a little growing room. Cotton breathes...
Winter Night Suits for Kids: Can Cotton Keep Them Warm? 6 Layering Tips
Yes, cotton can keep a child warm through an Indian winter night, as long as you layer it instead of relying on one thick garment. Cotton...
What Is French Terry Fabric? Meaning, vs Fleece, and Is It for Summer or Winter? (A Maker's Guide for Kids)
Short answer: French terry is a knitted cotton fabric with a smooth face on the outside and small soft loops on the inside. It sits between...
My Favourite Time of the Day With My Kids? Bedtime. When They Talk.
I have two kids, 4 and 7. Both are boys. And if you have boys, you will probably agree with me when I say that getting...
Why Do Kids Kick Their Blankets Off While Sleeping?
The short answer: most kids kick their blankets off because they get too warm, or simply do not like feeling covered, and because children move a...
Why Do Toddlers Sweat While Sleeping? Causes, What to Wear and When to Worry
Short answer: most toddlers who sweat while sleeping are perfectly healthy. The usual reasons are a warm room, one layer too many, a thick blanket or...
Cotton Pants for Kids in India: A Manufacturer's Guide to Fabric, Fit and Sizing (6M to 8Y)
The best cotton pants for kids in India are pure cotton, cut in a relaxed fit with a wide elastic waist, and built to suit how...
Striped Pants for Kids: A Guide to Stripes, Checks and Gingham, from Playdate to Family Gathering
Striped pants for kids are one of the easiest bottoms you can buy. A good stripe or check goes with most plain tops, is smart enough...
Cotton vs Polyester Pants for Kids in Indian Summer: A Manufacturer Explains
Quick answer: for kids in an Indian summer, pure cotton pants for kids are the better everyday choice. Cotton absorbs sweat and breathes, while the cheap...
Cotton Clothes for Toddlers in Indian Summer: Fabrics, Outfits and Heat Rash Tips
Quick answer: in Indian summer, dress toddlers in thin, loose, light-coloured cotton. That is exactly what India's National Centre for Disease Control advises in its heatwave...
Cotton Co-ord Sets for Toddlers: Knitted vs Seersucker, Sizes and What to Check
Quick answer: a cotton co-ord set is a matching top and bottom made from the same fabric, and for toddlers it is the easiest everyday outfit...

















