Hi all, created this thread to share all the experiences and information of my first girl child after one month of age, as it's a normal delivery some things/purchases might be different from C-Section, not sure..
Hope this thread helps who are in different months of pregnancy. Suggest watch Tons of Youtube videos and follow those videos after prior confirmation from elders/doctors.
Websites:
1. This is Indian Website Link https://www.babycent...n/
2. https://www.parents.com/baby...e/
3. https://www.whattoexpect.com/first-year/ne...n/
4. https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/newborn...
5. If required Stem Cell Storage Companies like LifeCell, CordLife, BabyCell. ( I have opted LifeCell company Plan of Rs.7999 )
6. Tons of YouTube videos
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Things to Buy after or just before delivery:
1. Two Good bags to carry all things - One for mother and One for New born
2. White Towels, Napkins as required
3. Feeding Bottles and Nestle Lactogen 1, just in case of emergency as per doctor.
4. Mattresses Bag with Mosquito Net and Single Baby Umbrella
5. Manual or Electric Breast Pump - on doctor suggestion
6. Rattles with diff colors and designs
7. Wet wipes of different brands.. check on baby legs if they give any rashes.
8. New born Diapers, various sizes and models in market
9. Plastic and Dry Sheets for Baby Toilet
10. Cradle as per your traditions. ( normally 21st day in hindu traditions)
11. Soaps, Powder, Body Lotion, Hair Oil and some products of baby.
12. Will update shortly
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Doctors and Medication:
1. Prepare and Understand Vaccine chart will be for 15 years, yes you have to keep it safe.
2. Finalize you pediatrician before 9th month
3. Regular Medicines like Zincovit Drops and D3 Vit Drops for 3-4 months of baby age.
4. Basic medicines for Vomit, Motion... etc. You might face lot of small issues suddenly during night.
5. Daily morning sunshine on baby for some time. ( make sure you take elders advice on this )
6. Will Update Shortly.
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Will add more sections and sub sections shortly.
Hope i get positive suggestions and feedback from dimers in designing this thread :) If there any threads like these on desidime or other websites like these just post the links here. Thank you of visiting my diary kind of thread.
Karma Added,
Be in touch with Local Asha/Anganwadi
Don't forget to Apply for Birth Certificate (after a month, I had some issues)
Medicines should only be used if doctor prescribed (LT effect after years) even if it's zincovit/Cholecalciferol
had made a list for a friend who became a parent after me. sharing it here.
#- priority 1
baby wrapper
cotton/muslin swaddle (3-4 pcs) #
dry sheets (3-4 pcs) #
baby bedding with mosquito net cover #
side pillows
mustard pillow
blanket/comforter#
cotton skull caps (to cover head and ears)*
mittens #
socks #
baby bath towel #
napkins (5-6 pcs) #
bibs
feeding pillow
sterilizer
kitchen scale/measuring cup #
feeding bottles 120ml x2
breast pump, electric preferred
baby dishwashing liquid
baby bottle cleaner
baby feeder spoon#
wet wipes #
buttoned tshirts/rompers #
cloth nappies/diapers #
nail cutter
hair brush
baby body wash and shampoo
body massage oil (eg vitamin AD oil)
hair oil
baby powder #
powder puff #
face cream
body lotion
tummy roll-on (mamaearth/moms co/ mothersparsh/etc if needed for colic relief)
electric kettle
hot water flask
genteel or any baby laundry detergent #
dettol/savlon #
digital room thermometer
diaper bag
Congratulations for becoming a parent 
Good post 
It would also be worthy mentioning some common medicines like:
1. Colicaid: for stomach upset or gastric
2. Ultra D3 800IU/ml: for vitamin D
3. Raricap: for Iron supplements
4. A-z Multivitamin Drops
5. New borns are also prone to cold and I had to bear the pain of giving my daughter nebulization at regular intervals.
(Hyperneb and Budesal repsules)
Most doctors recommend these but better to go for prescribed ones.
Thankyou 
Much needed info!
Dimers, please restrain from putting names of the Brands of Medicines in your comments. Otherwise, the given checklists and information shared are too good and very helpful.
Having raised my kid for 2 years now, here are a few tips from my end.
1. Avoid sugars as much as possible. Especially, sugar loaded stuff such as chocolates, candies and what not. Sugars are bad for everyone, not just kids, it's inevitable once these little ones start going to school and watch other kids eat them but try to avoid until then.
2. Never be submissive to their tantrums. Yes, you feel like pampering them but at the same time it's your duty to teach them that bad is bad and no means no. Take them close calmly and pacify them to calm their tantrums. This will take a while, some kids try throwing tantrums for 30 mins to 1 hour as well but stay patient and stay calm.
3. Avoid gadgets at any cost. It begins by you changing first. Once you realise your kid is getting attracted to screens when you use your phone/tablet/laptop, stop using them in front of them. If possible, make your bedroom a no phone zone until the kid grows up. Engage your kid with toys and activities that aid better development. I tried my best over the last two years and mostly succeeded. My kid never gets stubborn that he wants our phone to play with as of now. All he cries for is to either play with him or take him out for a walk on the road.
4. Try to avoid crib and let your kid sleep by your side. Instead of getting a crib when he was young, we got bed rails for all sides of our cot. This ensured he wouldn't fall off the bed when he rolls. This has been a saviour for us. He used to just love running around and playing on the bed once he started crawling and eventually walking. Once he was around 15 months old, we stopped using the bed rails and got him used to using the bed without it as it was soon getting difficult to manage him at places where there are no bed rails, places such as hotels when we travel and when he goes to my in-laws place.
5. Let the kid start to eat by himself as early as possible. Yes, he/she will make a mess of things until they learn but we have to be patient to clean it all up. That's the only way to let them learn.
Last, but not the least, teach them by doing and not by saying. Kids are very quick learners, you would be amazed to see them learn things. Their little brains are like clean slates and they learn everything, good or bad. Ensure you do the right things and they will look at you and learn the right things from you. You can't teach a little one by just telling them what to do, instead, you do it and they learn from you.
raghupro wrote:Congratulations @heseHaving raised my kid for 2 years now, here are a few tips from my end.
1. Avoid sugars as much as possible. Especially, sugar loaded stuff such as chocolates, candies and what not. Sugars are bad for everyone, not just kids, it's inevitable once these little ones start going to school and watch other kids eat them but try to avoid until then.
2. Never be submissive to their tantrums. Yes, you feel like pampering them but at the same time it's your duty to teach them that bad is bad and no means no. Take them close calmly and pacify them to calm their tantrums. This will take a while, some kids try throwing tantrums for 30 mins to 1 hour as well but stay patient and stay calm.
3. Avoid gadgets at any cost. It begins by you changing first. Once you realise your kid is getting attracted to screens when you use your phone/tablet/laptop, stop using them in front of them. If possible, make your bedroom a no phone zone until the kid grows up. Engage your kid with toys and activities that aid better development. I tried my best over the last two years and mostly succeeded. My kid never gets stubborn that he wants our phone to play with as of now. All he cries for is to either play with him or take him out for a walk on the road.
4. Try to avoid crib and let your kid sleep by your side. Instead of getting a crib when he was young, we got bed rails for all sides of our cot. This ensured he wouldn't fall off the bed when he rolls. This has been a saviour for us. He used to just love running around and playing on the bed once he started crawling and eventually walking. Once he was around 15 months old, we stopped using the bed rails and got him used to using the bed without it as it was soon getting difficult to manage him at places where there are no bed rails, places such as hotels when we travel and when he goes to my in-laws place.
5. Let the kid start to eat by himself as early as possible. Yes, he/she will make a mess of things until they learn but we have to be patient to clean it all up. That's the only way to let them learn.
Last, but not the least, teach them by doing and not by saying. Kids are very quick learners, you would be amazed to see them learn things. Their little brains are like clean slates and they learn everything, good or bad. Ensure you do the right things and they will look at you and learn the right things from you. You can't teach a little one by just telling them what to do, instead, you do it and they learn from you.
makdiman wrote:Thankyou
Much needed info!
Trying to find some time to update a lot in the thread, mean while.. see this link.
https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/what-sh...
If any one planning for second child.. refer doctors/elders and also above link once.
Avoid unnecessary medicine vitamins unless and until much needed due to some health reasons .
Jaiphal for stomach , sauf ka pani fennel seed water , ajwain , coconut , gond dink , pure home made ghee , jeera cummin , methi , sesame , sunlight , good oil massage , cleanliness etc can be used for general wellbeing and vitamins and energy and good lactation .
Vitamin tablets are harmful in long run and devoid our body to produce collect on its own .
Please avoid giving child any vitamin supplement even if doctor says as it is becoming norm nowadays by pharma companies for sales ,
Might be repetitive but I made a list in the past duly consolidating things that I got for my baby over the 1st year.
Getting ready and bath
hair oil
massage oil
soaps
shampo
saffron
channa dal
milk
bath chair
bath tub
Stool to sit on
wiping sponge
powder
powder puff and storage box
make up articles storage basket
katuka/Kaja
katuka billa
towels
body crea
distraction toy (giluka luvlap
sambran
nail cutter and filer
Diapering
diapers
diaper rash cream
rubber sheets
wet wipes
Langots
re-usable diapers
diaper disposal bags
Feeding
Nursing cloths
nanpro
feeding bottles
bottle cleaning liquid
bottle cleaning brushes - silicon and sponge
bottle steriliser - with dryer and withoug
Flask
Power storage and dispenser box
Bottle drying stand
pumps
Burp clothes
Hankies
Bibs
Spoon
Bowl
sippers
cups
feeding pillow
nipple shield
breast feeding inners
breast feeding clothes
breast feeding clothes
pumping inners
Medicines
castor oil / coconut oil
colic aid
paracetamol
cough drops
cold medicine
Thermometer - digital and contactless
Mfine
Nose cleaner
Bedding
Muslin clothes as bedsheets and blankets
Blankets
mattress with mosquito net
mattress without mosquito net
mosquito net
baby monitor
mosquito patches
Clothing
Soft cottons
Ethnic wear
Daily wear
Special wear
Socks
Gloves
Caps
Swaddles
Storage
storage partitions for shelf
divya for other links
Baby gear and safety
rocker
bouncer
crib
cradle
bed rail
baby monitor
stroller - travel and normal
carrier - body and basket
car seat
feeding chair/high chair
booster seat for table
Diaper bag
Cloth cradle in mom store
Toys
Musical
Light
Giluka
Soft toys
play mat/gym
soft toys
play mat
tummy time mat
Jhumro
pacifier
teether
star lullaby projector toy
shhher
Very nice initiative...keep it up
Need to buy khajoor powder( dates powder) for my baby girl...confused between many brands available on Amazon...any suggestions @hese @raghupro @Loaferg @neocortex
anshu wrote:AVOID.Need to buy khajoor powder( dates powder) for my baby girl...confused between many brands available on Amazon...any suggestions @hese @raghupro @Loaferg @neocortex
anshu wrote:Need to buy khajoor powder( dates powder) for my baby girl...confused between many brands available on Amazon...any suggestions @hese @raghupro @Loaferg @neocortex
This is the one I got for my kid but barely used it. Tots & Moms Foods Organic Dry Dates Powder | Natural Sweetener for Kids Porridge, Puree, Ice cream, Pancake, Dessert, Cereal, Juice, Smoothie - 200g https://amzn.eu/d/f...6n
papa_kancha wrote:
Try Pediasure.
She's 13 months...pediasure is for 2+
anshu wrote:Maybe.Doctor has recommended due to low weight issues
anshu wrote:My neighbours 3 years kid was also slim , his dadi took charge of feeding the kid , feeding home food friuts , khichdi daliya at timely intervals through out the day . He is healthy looking and highly energetic now than before. No outside or package food or supplements . Your child is small still try homely things availableDoctor has recommended due to low weight issues
Thanks..
anshu wrote:Need to buy khajoor powder( dates powder) for my baby girl...confused between many brands available on Amazon...any suggestions @hese @raghupro @Loaferg @neocortex
Curd one cup with a spoon sugar at 11am i.e btw brkfst n lunch...
Strictly HOMEMADE n not sour, rightly set n not refrigerated...
Initially can start with alternate days n after a week or 2, daily... anyways it's summer, right time...
Small cup 50-60 ml
Sugar small spoon
Set curd before sleeping at night...
Avoid during cold/congestion...
superdimes wrote:ThanksCurd one cup with a spoon sugar at 11am i.e btw brkfst n lunch...
Strictly HOMEMADE n not sour, rightly set n not refrigerated...
Initially can start with alternate days n after a week or 2, daily... anyways it's summer, right time...
Thank you 💕
Having raised my kid for 2 years now, here are a few tips from my end.
1. Avoid sugars as much as possible. Especially, sugar loaded stuff such as chocolates, candies and what not. Sugars are bad for everyone, not just kids, it's inevitable once these little ones start going to school and watch other kids eat them but try to avoid until then.
2. Never be submissive to their tantrums. Yes, you feel like pampering them but at the same time it's your duty to teach them that bad is bad and no means no. Take them close calmly and pacify them to calm their tantrums. This will take a while, some kids try throwing tantrums for 30 mins to 1 hour as well but stay patient and stay calm.
3. Avoid gadgets at any cost. It begins by you changing first. Once you realise your kid is getting attracted to screens when you use your phone/tablet/laptop, stop using them in front of them. If possible, make your bedroom a no phone zone until the kid grows up. Engage your kid with toys and activities that aid better development. I tried my best over the last two years and mostly succeeded. My kid never gets stubborn that he wants our phone to play with as of now. All he cries for is to either play with him or take him out for a walk on the road.
4. Try to avoid crib and let your kid sleep by your side. Instead of getting a crib when he was young, we got bed rails for all sides of our cot. This ensured he wouldn't fall off the bed when he rolls. This has been a saviour for us. He used to just love running around and playing on the bed once he started crawling and eventually walking. Once he was around 15 months old, we stopped using the bed rails and got him used to using the bed without it as it was soon getting difficult to manage him at places where there are no bed rails, places such as hotels when we travel and when he goes to my in-laws place.
5. Let the kid start to eat by himself as early as possible. Yes, he/she will make a mess of things until they learn but we have to be patient to clean it all up. That's the only way to let them learn.
Last, but not the least, teach them by doing and not by saying. Kids are very quick learners, you would be amazed to see them learn things. Their little brains are like clean slates and they learn everything, good or bad. Ensure you do the right things and they will look at you and learn the right things from you. You can't teach a little one by just telling them what to do, instead, you do it and they learn from you.