Mother & Kids

Yes, meaningfully. Newborn skin is thinner, loses moisture faster, and has a less developed barrier than adult skin, which is why fragrance-free, minimal-ingredient products are recommended over adult skincare or heavily fragranced products marketed for babies.

Most paediatric guidelines recommend avoiding screens entirely under 18 months except video calls with family, limiting to about one hour a day of high-quality content for ages two to five, and prioritising co-viewing over solo screen time. These are guidelines to aim toward, not strict rules to panic over on busy days.

It can, though it requires some diplomacy. Staying consistent with your own approach with your child, avoiding direct conflict over parenting style in front of them, and having private conversations with grandparents about the specific boundaries that matter most tends to work better than expecting the whole household to adopt one method.

Repeated, pressure-free exposure works better than forcing or bribing. Offering the same new food alongside familiar favourites multiple times, sometimes ten or more exposures, before a toddler accepts it is normal and expected, not a sign that something is wrong with the approach.

It is not only realistic, it is necessary for sustainable caregiving, even in small amounts like fifteen minutes of uninterrupted time daily. Reframing self-care as maintenance that allows better care of the child, rather than a selfish indulgence, helps address the cultural guilt many Indian mothers feel around taking this time.