The Modern Indian Parent

30. 10 Traditional Indian Baby Care Practices to Avoid with Newborns


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Are you unknowingly following outdated baby care practices that could harm your newborn? It's time to break the cycle and embrace safe, modern parenting.In this episode of The Modern Indian Parent, co-hosts Rinie Gupta and Sanchita Daswani dive deep into 10 traditional Indian baby care practices that should be banned. With expert insights on baby sleep, nutrition, and health, they bust dangerous myths and provide practical, science-backed alternatives to help mothers navigate the delicate newborn phase.Packed with relatable anecdotes and expert advice, this episode equips moms with actionable tips to confidently say "no" to outdated traditions.Chapters -00:00 Precap - 10 Baby Care Practices to Avoid01:41 Kajal in the Eyes03:40 Oil in Ears and Nose04:48 Honey Before Age 107:00 Ghutti for Colic09:04 Cow’s Milk before 111:31 Dal ka Paani and Rice Cereal13:54 Using Atta for Baby Hair Removal15:58 Besan Ubtan for Skin Whitening16:48 Baby Powders 19:31 Harsh Massages with Malishwali21:28 Recap of 10 Baby Care Practices to Avoid

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The Modern Indian ParentBy Rinie Gupta and Sanchita Daswani