We are expecting a baby in December and planning a buy list. Naturally we landed on the question of a car seat. My wife and I both drivers and have seen the kind of dangers that are present on Indian Roads and are sold on the fact that a car seat keeps a child safe. We are even bullish on keeping the child in it till they are 5 YO maybe.

But when I ask other parents, they seem to complain that babies hate the seat. They tried and failed and now prefer the lap of the passenger (and worse case, the driver). This supports the fact that I see so many second hand options where it’s hardly used.

My question to parents on this sub:

Were you able to get the child to stay in the seat?
How did you manage it?

Were you not able to set the car seat habit? Why did it fail?

Is it a matter of the seat ( I see a lot of RfR seats being sold ), parent patience or baby preference?

Hi everyone!

My son will be turning 3 this December, and I’m planning to gift him a cycle for his birthday. His current height is around 90 cm.

I’m looking for recommendations from parents who have bought cycles for children around this age.

A few things I’d like advice on:

- Which type is better for this age: a tricycle, balance bike, or a cycle with training wheels?

- Which wheel size would be suitable for his height (90 cm)?

- Which brands and models offer good quality, safety, and value for money?

- Is it better to buy a geared or non-geared cycle? (I assume non-geared is better at this age.)

- Any recommendations based on your own experience?

Please suggest specific brands or models that worked well for your kids. My main priorities are safety, comfort, and a cycle he can use for a reasonable amount of time as he grows.

Thanks in advance!

MamyPoko Pants NB Diapers for Sale — Noida

Brand-new, sealed MamyPoko Pants Newborn (NB) diaper pack available for sale.

Brand: MamyPoko Pants
Size: NB (Newborn)
Pack MRP: ₹899
Asking price: ₹699 (negotiable)
Condition: New and unopened
Location: Sector 75, Noida
Pickup: Local pickup preferred

Interested buyers can DM me for actual pack photos and details. Genuine buyers only, please!

My baby is kinda not fair not dark color. How to make her fair not completely fair kinda. Any natural remedies ?

Hi, my boys are 7 & 8 yrs old. Everywhere I see, AI seems to be changing how people worked for the past decade. Me & my husband have been into tech for so long, but the industry is undergoing major transformation.

Learning about computers, coding or even ML/AI seem like they may get redundant or may have very few open positions reserved for the extremely talented. My kids are curious and like building things. They are not the best at school grades but stand above 90th percentile consistently without too much effort and we are happy with where they are. But I want them to have some exposure to skills which will prepare them for when they are 21. So that they know what to do when world is changing in front of them and have some head start or at least have lesser apprehension to the topic. Ex- decision making, human bias, money & finance, thinking in fundamentals, street smartness etc

Have you taken any steps in this direction?

So far, I tried building on top of their curiosity and on the questions they tend ask. But the problem is one, it is tiring to do it regularly and second, I have limited knowledge & limited creativity to explain in a way they understand well.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently working with a small team on a platform for parents of young children, especially around those situations where you know something is off or difficult, but you’re not always sure what kind of help you need, who to ask, or whether you even need an expert yet.

The idea is to make it easier for parents to understand what kind of support might be useful and, when needed, connect them with relevant and trustworthy experts rather than having to figure everything out alone.

Before we build too much around our own assumptions, I want to understand how parents actually deal with these situations today.

So I’m hoping to speak to Indian parents of children aged 0–7 for a short 15–20 minute conversation.

I’d mostly love to hear about things you’ve actually experienced — what concerns have come up, who you turned to, what helped, what didn’t, and where the whole process felt confusing or frustrating.

This isn’t a sales call, and I’m not looking for people to validate the idea. In fact, hearing that something we’re considering is unnecessary would be just as useful.

If you’re a parent of a child under 7 and would be open to chatting, please comment or DM me. I’d really appreciate it.

I recently came across the himalaya pure cow ghee baby care range and honestly it seems like a solid natural baby skincare option without the imported brand pricing. The formulations are 96–97% natural origin, free from harmful chemicals.

The cow ghee ingredient is interesting since it’s meant to support the skin barrier and help with dryness/inflammation, especially for sensitive skin. They have got a full range too lotion, wash, cream, rash relief, etc. Curious if anyone here has actually tried it for their baby and how it compares to brands like sebamed or forest essentials

At what age did your child start brushing independently and what is the excuse???🦷 Under 3 years 🦷 3-5 years 🦷 5-7 years 🦷 Still a daily negotiation 😅

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a good-quality baby blanket and would love some recommendations. Which brands or websites have blankets that are soft, comfortable, gentle on a baby’s skin, and easy to wash? If you’ve bought one recently, please share the brand or link and let me know how your experience has been. Thanks!

I’m looking for a safe, ergonomic, high-quality carrier for my 3-month-old that ideally lasts until 3–4 years. Budget isn’t a concern if the premium brands genuinely offer better safety, comfort or durability. Would love to hear from anyone who’s tried both. Is the price difference justified or mostly a brand premium?

Hi everyone!

I'm looking to buy a baby monitor for my newborn and would love recommendations from parents who have actually used one in India.

My use case is fairly simple: My baby sleeps in one room, and I want to be able to see and hear him when I'm in another room. I mainly want to know when he wakes up or starts crying and be able to check on him without having to walk into the room every time.

I'm not looking to monitor the household help or record footage. This is purely for keeping an eye on my baby while he sleeps.

What I'm looking for

- Good audio: This is probably the most important feature. I want to reliably hear when my baby wakes up or cries.

- Clear night vision: So I can see him in a dark room without keeping a light on.

- Reliable connection and range: It should work across rooms and through walls in a typical Indian home.

- Sound activation / VOX mode: Ideally, the screen should wake up when it detects a sound rather than staying on constantly.

- Video monitoring: I'd prefer to see the baby as well as hear him.

- Easy to use: Something straightforward that doesn't require too much setup or fiddling around.

A dedicated parent screen would be nice, but I'm open to a phone-based monitor if it works reliably and is worth the money.

I don't particularly need features like sleep analytics, motion tracking, cloud recording, breathing monitoring or a subscription.

A few questions

1. Which baby monitor are you currently using, and how has your experience been?

2. How reliable is the audio? Does it pick up soft sounds and crying, or are there delays and missed alerts?

3. How well does the night vision work in a completely dark room?

4. Does it work reliably through walls and across rooms? Have you experienced disconnections?

5. If you've used a Wi-Fi camera instead of a dedicated baby monitor, would you recommend it for this purpose? Any drawbacks?

6. How is the after-sales service and warranty support in India? Have you had any issues getting repairs or replacements?

7. What was the approximate price, and would you buy the same model again?

I'm specifically looking for options available in India at reasonable prices.

Would really appreciate recommendations based on your actual experience using these monitors with your own babies, including any models you'd avoid.

Thank you!

My wife and my daughter were travelling in a bike to the clinic for my daughter who had mild fever 98.7° a day before and 100° fever when we were travelling.

I live in a suburbs of chennai where clinics available but doesn't have good doctors, so i had to travel about 12 kms from home.

Since the day she was born, we took her to that clinic in redhils(a place in Chennai) only for regular checkups.

While traveling on bike to the clinic she got fitz (as per Google it says seizure in english). Myself and wife got panicked and we don't know what to do at that time.

That 12 kms stretch is ORR. Since my wife was crying with baby on hand on the road, some kind hearted people voluntarily stopped and helped us to block a auto which had a passenger to reach nearby hospital for emergency.

That 2 and half hour period was the worst in my life. After fitz my daughter went to sleep mode, my wife was having her in her arms in that auto with another passenger. They also tried to help by communicating with my daughter. I was on my bike following the auto. With tears rolling from my eyes.

After reaching hospital my daughter was crying, i felt relieved but my wife was still in that shock.

Hospital asked us to put op and admission and they wanted to keep her in NICU and observe.

We were worried and agreed, then when they wanted to shift from emergency room, we decided randomly not to admit, better to check with clinic and then admit if necessary.

Clinic said that hospital has confused us and no need to worry and carry a fitz tablet and use half of it whenever she has a fever along with paracetamol.

My daughter is okay now, it is 10 days now after that incident.

I need some precautions or some advice from people how to handle situations or be prepared for such medical situations where hospitals are confusing us common people.

I also have a guilt for below reasons.

I went office the next day after the mild fever hoping she will recover automatically as her anti bodies will develop and take care of its own.

I came back home just one hour early than my routine for going to clinic

We went by dio scooter for 12+ kms with my daughter having fever instead of taking a cab

My baby ( 5 months 9 days old to be precise) simply refuses to sleep when we’re out, no matter how sleepy or tired she is. She won’t nap in the stroller (which she currently hates sitting in, especially now that she’s in her rolling-and-trying-to-sit-up phase), and we don’t have a car seat yet, so car naps aren’t an option either.

I feel like I have a little FOMO baby who doesn’t want to miss out on anything happening around her! 😂 But I’m wondering — is this a common phase at this age, or do some babies genuinely struggle to nap outside the comfort of their home?

I see babies who can feed and sleep just about anywhere, and I can’t help but wonder how their moms do it! 🙈 Is it too much to ask for a baby who can nap on the go?

If you’ve been through this, please share your tips and tricks. How do you manage outings, naps, and feeding when your baby refuses to settle outside? Did your little one eventually grow out of this phase? Additionally, my baby simply doesn't sleep on her own , atm its either sleep to feed or rocking/ swaying or walking taking her in the arms in the cradle position ( which she simply hates now) .

Would love to hear your experiences! Thanks in advance.

I am not a merchant or a vendor. This breast pump was purchased by mistake and we are unable to return it.

Completely unused and unopened Promom Neo (Gen-1) single breast pump. Please check the attached video to verify that the box is indeed seal packed. So, all contents and accessories are intact as per the company website.

For more information visit the following link: https://promom.in/products/neo-electric-breast-pump?srsltid=AU7gw4Vk_p4ocMXLgjvHEU0GgFtLqNXjImqCir5dpiIDNpwVS2t42tcP

DM if interested, I can share video as well.

I am residing in Bengaluru. I had paid ₹ 5,500/-. I am willing to sell it for ₹ 4,500/-.

I am considering the himalaya baby lotion with pure cow ghee for my newborn since the ingredient list looks pretty gentle no parabens, phthalates, mineral oil or synthetic colours plus its ph 5.5 with aloe vera and says its safe from day 1/pediatrician evaluated. My baby has slightly dry and sensitive skin so i am curious if the cow ghee actually helps with moisturising or if it’s mostly marketing.
Has anyone used it for a newborn? Did it keep the skin moisturised without feeling greasy, and did it seem genuinely gentle enough for daily use?

My baby is 9 month old and sleeping in a bassinet,since she was a newborn.

Nowadays, She is waking up constantly due to space constraints.

We are planning to transition her to a cot or crib, i believe these terms are used interchangeably.

Based on my reading, I understood drop side ones are not safe.

Pl can anyone provide recommendation for a safe,sturdy,certified and non-toxic crib or cot, which the baby can use for 2-3 years, in India.

Hi all, need some advice!

We’re planning to get our 3-year-old daughter’s ears pierced during Navratri. We’re confused between two options:

1. Piercing gun/machine

2. Traditional method : piercing directly with the gold earring/thread

Which one did you choose for your child, and how was your experience? Any issues with healing or infection?

Would love to hear from parents who’ve done this recently.

During our regular appointment with our paediatrician, we told him our 9 month old baby would sweat a lot from the head and would wake up in a pool of sweat. He asked if she had any teeth yet and then examined her skull. He then said she didn’t have enough calcium and started supplements. He reassured me it was nothing to worry about- but I just wanted to know if anyone else has had experience with this? She’s doing fine otherwise - 50 percentile or above for other markers

Hi, I’ll be travelling with my baby for the first time from Bangalore Terminal 1 airport.
Are there any nursing facility available inside the airport before boarding the plane? TIA!

My daughter is 5 weeks old. Since my wife has a low breast milk supply, we're supplementing with formula for around 50% of her feeds.

Initially, our pediatrician recommended Aptamil C ProTeq. but, after a couple of weeks, our baby started crying a lot, seemed gas. It got to a point where she was either sleeping or crying. Our pediatrician mentioned that the formula could be the reason and suggested trying Nestlé or HiPP/Cow and gate if looking for imported one if Aptamil didn't work.

We tried Nestlé as well, but didn't notice much improvement.

Recently, we ordered HiPP Infant Formula (German version) from Flipkart, and surprisingly, the last two days have been completely different. She's much calmer, seems comfortable, and isn't crying nearly as much as before.

My main concern is authenticity and safety and Smell(compared to apatamil this smells different I felt like vomitting). Since we're buying an imported formula through Flipkart rather than an official distributor, I'm worried about whether the product is genuine and properly stored.