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HTML clipboard How old does my baby have to be?   Babies of any age usually enjoy being massaged. Young babies enjoy the feeling of relaxation after a massage, and toddlers who may be experiencing "growing pains" appreciate the relief a massage gives.   Duration of massage   A massage can last 10 minutes or 30 minutes, depending on his/ her moods.   When should massage be done?   Babies can be massaged before or after bath or at bedtime. Massage should be avoided when the baby is hungry or immediately after food. Avoid massage during illness like fever, cold, etc.   How to Begin:   You can either place the baby on a mat on the floor or place her on your legs by spreading your legs making a diamond...

During winter, as the night time is longer, stomach be kept full in night with such solids which are easily digestible and of high caloric value. Turn even more exclusively toward warming foods. Remember the principle that foods taking longer to grow are generally more warming than foods that grow quickly. All of the animal foods fall into the warming category. So do most of the root vegetables, including carrot, potato, onions and garlic. Eggs also fit in here, as do corn and nuts. Food substances like jaggery, ghee, sesame oil and spice namely, fenugreek, ginger, cumin, and asafetida should be used for cooking. Try to eat freshly prepared warm meals. Since we don’t feel thirsty in winters, many don’t drink sufficie...