Is It Safe To Use A Baby Powder For Kids?
For the first one year, I never used any baby powder for my kids. With so much controversy around a talcum powder, I was always apprehensive about using the same. The biggest concern had always been - how safe are these baby powders? Honestly, I never had time to do any research so I chose to stay away from them.

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But now that A&A are growing up, I find it essential to use a baby powder for them. Mumbai's hot and humid weather is terrible. And these kids are super active and develop rashes & heat easily. So, I did my research and realised that baby powders are safe to use as long as they are TALC-FREE. Powders containing talc have fine particles which can be inhaled and cause irritation to the child's lungs. [Studies also link asbestos present in talc to be a cause of lung cancer]. Compared to that, talc-free powders with organic ingredients like cornstarch are far safer option and reduce the chances of inhalation.

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I also realised that it's not just about choosing a talc free powder but also knowing the RIGHT WAY TO APPLY IT.

🔹 A powder should be used only on the basic body parts like neck and underarms.

🔹It shouldn't be smothered all over the body, especially face. (I personally avoid using it on the diaper area too).

🔹Also donot use puffs to apply.(I initially did that mistake). Just take a little on your palm and pat it gently with your fingers on the kid.

🔹Avoid sprinkling the powder directly from the bottle too as not just it leads to wastage but may also prove harmful to their eyes & mouth.

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Do you take care of these things while using a baby powder for your kid? 

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'Live for the moments you can't put into words!' 💕. #MindfulMonday 

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In the humdrum of everyday life, take time out to pause, think, reflect and simply cherish some quiet moments with your loved ones. Such moments that you probably can't describe in words are those that make life truly beautiful. 😊

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On this note, have a great start to your week! #MondayMotivation 

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I am Loved.

I am Unique.

I am Worthy.

I am Strong.

I am Empowered.

I am Precious.

I am Important.
Things I remind myself on a dull and gloomy day! There are days when I feel unimportant, when my mind is overshadowed with self-doubt, when I question myself why I am doing what I am doing. Those days come as a phase and pass on their own, yet they leave an impact and often take me aback. No amount of external motivation helps at that time till I pick myself up, gather all my thoughts and remind myself that I am all that I mentioned above and much more. I guess, nothing works at the end except SELF-MOTIVATION .

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So here's a Monday reminder for you all! Donot just stay motivated, stay #selfmotivated  coz that's what helps you defeat all the odds and get going till the end. With this thought, have a great week ahead.

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Happy Teachers Day! 
Sharing a poetic piece here that I wrote a few years back and that summed up my life as a 'teacher'. I would wake up at 5 in the morning, wear a saree, leave for school at around 6.45, come back at 3- 3.30 pm and would resume the 'homework' that I would get for myself at home. My days were long, like really long, and my work would never finish.

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It's a common perception that teaching is an 'easy' profession as it's a 'half-day' job. But to the ones who are in it know, IT'S NOT ! The work culture in a school is almost like any corporate, the tasks are high-pressure ones and talk about the workload- there's never an end to it 😉. All the teachers on my list would definitely agree to this.

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Do share in the comments if you could connect with the poem! 🤗
THERE IS NO END TO THIS
Early morning yawn

Evening weariness

Desiring for a cup of tea

Bidding drowsiness

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Getting on to work

With heavy eyes

Hands moving mechanically

Sleeping mind.

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Trying to start the day

Gathering pace

Yawning still

But freshness on face.

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Getting ready

Cooking in haste

Struggling against the clock

Phew! A saree to drape.

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Yearning to reach on time

Leaving breakfast plate

Sighing on knowing

Ah! It's not too late.

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Reaching work

Six hours on toes

Shunting among classrooms

No second to lose!

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That never ending work

Grudging against

Yet doing it with dedication

No time to waste.

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Reaching back

Bag full of work

Time for some homework

Huh! No, it's actually next class'work.

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Yearning for some rest

A desire so great!

Placing the house

Preparing for next day.

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Going to bed

Work still on mind

Trying to catch some sleep

Morning again starts at five.

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Is a teacher's life any different from a student?

Alas! There is no end to this.

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School Tiffin Ideas for toddlers
If you ask me, cooking in the morning doesn't take that much time, but thinking what to cook surely does 🙈
My mornings are usually hectic. Each minute looks precious in the 'mission' (yes, MISSION) of getting kids ready & sending them off to school on time! Amidst the chaos, I hate spending too much time, thinking & planning what to cook.
To save myaelf some time and energy I have prepared a breakfast schedule for my kids. I have categorized their usual breakfast dishes in broad groups & made a schedule based on the days of the week and as per the food choices of my kids. This way it's not just easy to remember but for a not-so-great-cook like me who barely cooks a few items, this helps to avoid repetitions too.

1.FERMENTED MONDAYS

Our Mondays are all for Idlis, Dosas, Appams. I try to bring variation to standard idli or dosa by adding carrots or beetroot depending upon what I have at home.

2.TOAST-Y TUESDAYS

Vegetable Sandwiches or Bread Poha mixed with veggies like tomato, capsicum, etc - both are easy to make and easy to eat for kids too.

3.CHILLA WEDNESDAYS

There is a lot of variety when it comes to making Chillas – besan ka chilla, suji ka chilla, oats ka chilla, moong dal ka chilla. I try to introduce a variety every week.

4.PARANTHA THURSDAYS;

Initially it was Pancake Thursdays for us but my kids suddenly stopped eating Pancakes, so now it's Parantha Thursdays. Again they don't eat stuffed paranthas so I usually knead the dough using different ingredients like dal or boiled potatoes, etc.

5. FRIED FRIDAYS

We indulge in fried food once a week. So cutlets, bread rolls/pakoras, potato fries etc are a fav in the house. I use sweet potatoes for fries & add loads of veggies to cutlets to make them more healthy.
So this way I maintain a uniformity yet variety in our breakfast menu. Have you also prepared a similar schedule to sort your mornings? Do share below. #themomsagas  #thetwinsagas  #BbCreatorsPost  #bbcreatorsclub  #BbcCreatorsClub