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New to parenting? Dr. Jawed Akhtar shares expert newborn care advice for first-time parents in Siliguri — covering feeding, sleep, vaccinations, and when to call your pediatrician

🍼 1. Feeding: The Foundation of Newborn Health

Breastfeeding is recommended exclusively for the first 6 months.

Feed your baby every 2–3 hours or whenever they show hunger cues (crying, rooting, lip-smacking).

If breastfeeding is not possible, consult your pediatrician for the right formula option.

🩺 Dr. Jawed’s Tip: “If your baby isn’t gaining weight or seems irritable during feeds, don’t wait — get a pediatric assessment immediately.”

😴 2. Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns

Newborns typically sleep 14–17 hours a day in short bursts.

Always place your baby on their back to sleep — it reduces the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

Use a firm mattress with no pillows or loose blankets.

💡 Local Advice: Siliguri has rising awareness of safe sleep practices. Attend a local parenting session or speak to a nurse at Dr. Jawed’s Clinic for demonstrations.

💉 3. Vaccinations: Protecting Your Baby from Day One

Vaccination starts at birth with:

BCG

Hepatitis B

Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)

Continue with monthly immunizations based on the IAP (Indian Academy of Pediatrics) schedule.

🩺 Dr. Jawed’s Tip: “Always carry your vaccination card and never miss scheduled shots. It's the best start you can give your child.”

🚼 4. Baby Hygiene & Skin Care

Bathe your baby 2–3 times a week using lukewarm water and mild soap.

Keep the umbilical cord stump clean and dry until it falls off.

Use baby-safe lotions to prevent rashes or dryness.

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4 Things First-Time Parents Should Never Overlook

There’s no manual that fully prepares you for becoming a parent. You’ll experience joy, love, anxiety, and exhaustion—all in one day. Whether you’re days away from delivery or adjusting to life with a newborn, the journey ahead requires more than baby wipes and onesies.

Planning ahead can ease the bumps and help you build confidence. These four simple but powerful actions can make all the difference for first-time parents.

1. Create a Family Budget You Can Stick To

Before your baby even arrives, expenses start piling up—doctor visits, baby gear, hospital bills, and daily household needs. Many new parents get overwhelmed by how quickly family expenses grow.

Instead of winging it, sit down and outline a clear, realistic budget. You can use a basic spreadsheet or tap into budgeting tools made for new parents. These apps help track your monthly spending, spot savings opportunities, and show where you might need to cut back.

The goal isn’t to control every penny—it’s to create a system that gives you peace of mind.

2. Consider the Unexpected

No one likes to think about emergencies. But one of the most responsible things you can do for your child is to prepare for the unexpected.

That starts with making sure your home is safe and child-friendly. It also includes thinking about guardianship and life insurance—even if it feels too early. Start with a small plan and adjust as your family grows. And don’t hesitate to ask for help from professionals who can explain the options clearly.

These are the steps that help create long-term security for your little one.

3. Make Smart Diaper Decisions

Believe it or not, your diaper choice can affect your wallet, your routine, and the planet. Babies go through thousands of diapers in the first year alone.

Some parents prefer cloth diapers because they’re reusable and environmentally friendly. Others lean toward disposables for their ease and convenience. There’s no wrong answer—but knowing the pros and cons can help you choose what works best for you.

If you decide on disposables, consider using a diaper subscription or collecting coupons to save money. And don’t forget—diapers are the perfect baby shower request!

4. Start Thinking About Their Future—Now

Even though college feels far away, starting a savings plan early gives your child the best shot at a strong future.

You don’t need to put away a fortune. Just setting aside $25 to $100 each paycheck adds up over time. You can open a college savings plan like a 529 and even allow family and friends to contribute for birthdays or holidays.

This small step can help you avoid major debt later on—and gives your child more freedom when the time comes.

Being a parent means making a thousand small decisions every day. Some are easy, others take more thought. But by staying mindful of your family’s goals, you’ll find a rhythm that works.

Parenthood isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, staying flexible, and doing your best with the resources you have.

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Summary:  Your husband Jimin has always loved kids and wanted them one day but wasn’t sure he would ever get to see himself as a father due to his busy schedule. Now that that dream has come true, he is determined to be the best he can be for your little miracle

Pairing:  husband!jimin x wife!reader

Genre: fluff, established relationship, first time parenthood

Word Count: 1,795

Warnings:  None, just a bunch of fluff : )

A line. Parallel. No wait, two lines. As you look at the pregnancy test you took a mere 5 minutes ago, you can’t believe your eyes. Your whole life is about to change and too many things are hitting you at once. You and your husband of 2 years, Jimin,  were not trying to start a family right now; granted, it isn’t like you were the most careful couple ever (the flashbacks making you blush) but nonetheless. Scaring you out of your frozen state, your phone lights up showing that Jimin is calling you. Oh no! What is he going to think? Children had been discussed in the past and there was definitely a want there but you mutually agreed to wait until his schedule had calmed down a little bit.

Taking a deep breath and trying to steady your voice, you take the call. As soon as he picks up, he is full of energy, “Hello my love, I am about to head home, did you want me to pick up something to eat for dinner? I know we have both been busy so I figured some takeout would heal the soul hahahaha! Oh wait, it is a bit later than usual. Have you already eaten? Sorry, let me be quiet for a second so you can answer!”. You can’t help but grin at how caring he is just towards you and have to keep yourself from drifting off into how great he would be as a father lest you start crying. Sniffling and clearing your throat discreetly, you answer, “Hey hun, yeah takeout is fine, I’ll just take some veggie ramen. Thanks for being so thoughtful!”. There’s a pause, “Jagiya, are you feeling well?”, he asks.

                You freeze up because the truth is, you haven’t been feeling well. Your stomach was already unsettled before which is what prompted you to take the test in the first place and after the results, you feel even more unsteady than before. There’s no way for him to know that though so why the wellness inquiry out of the blue? You decide to try and play it cool and reply, “I’m fine, just not super hungry today love.”, he gives a skeptical okay then says that he is leaving work now and should be home in about 30 minutes with the food.

                A little over a half hour later, your husband walks through the door as you are sat on the couch catching up on your shows as you had the day off today. He comes in and places a kiss on the top of your head before setting down the bag of food on the counter. Walking to the front of the couch, he leans in, kissing your nose, “How was my girl’s day huh?” he asks with a grin. You give a small smile, “It was good but much better now that you are here.” He gives you a peck on the forehead then states, “I’m gonna go take a quick shower, then we can eat. Unless you’re really hungry now then I’ll wait to wash up”. “I’m fine babe, I promise!” you answer; “Swear?” he asks as he sticks out his pinky. You giggle and make a show of acting as though you can’t see him holding up anything which earns you a cocked eyebrow and him hooking your pinky himself before he walks into the master bathroom.

                Not 10 minutes later, and your husband has definitely shifted into home mode; emerging from your shared bedroom in sweatpants, an oversized hoody, and his glasses, still damp hair making him look like a tiny puppy who just got caught in the rain. You start tearing up the moment you see him and he instantly notices, “Honey, are you alright?” You sniffle and stifle the waterworks as best you can while you nod, “yeah I’m fine, you just looked so cozy and tiny and *crying ensues*”.  He rushes to your side and rubs your back, “Woah there, it’s okay pretty, in the best way possible, are you about to start your period? It isn’t like you to cry because you find me so cute. It’s super sweet but just wanted to check in”. You start laughing and answer “Good joke, about to start my period HA HA  HA, mister funny man, I love you and your sense of humor! XD” You take a deep breath to calm down and then get up to grab the food, blaming the laughing fit on delusional hunger Y/N.  Jimin just smiles and nods, lowkey worried but figures food is the cure.

                While Jimin is almost done with his 5 course meal, you are barely halfway through your bowl of noodles. You really are hungry but your brain is going a million miles a second thinking about everything yet nothing at once and wondering how soon you should tell him. Should you do it now? Wait until he has had some rest? Wait a month or two so you know all is well? As you are having this debate, you feel his hand gently resting on your knee and have just noticed his head bent down so his eyes can meet yours which have zoned out on the floor beneath you in thought. “y/n, are you sure you are okay? You’ve barely touched your food and something just feels off. You can talk to me you know that.” Pressing a sweet kiss to his cheek, you nod and reply, “ I know I can, just a lot on my mind but I’m fine I promise!” He purses his lips, not completely convinced but drops the subject.

                After about an hour of you both passing out on the couch after dinner, you are awoken by  a gentle hand on your shoulder and your husband standing behind you with tears in his eyes holding the pregnancy test. Once your eyes adjust, they are wide in panic. Is he upset with the results or that he found out by finding it, you meant to throw the bathroom trash anyway but had forgotten in the midst of everything. He sniffles then comes around to sit beside you, both of his hands holding the test now. Too worried to speak, you just lay a hand on his thigh to let him know you are there if he wants to talk.

“Why didn’t you tell me? How long have you known?” he spurts out. Tears form in your eyes with just the biggest mix of emotions. “I only found out a few minutes before your call earlier and have been processing the news myself and trying to figure out when to tell you because I know you are busy and this is just a big surprise and I didn’t want to stress you out and-“ He cuts you off via a finger on your lips, “You wouldn’t have stressed me out jagiya. Yes I’ve had a long day and yes we have been busy lately, but this is a dream come true!”. As he throws his arms around you, your whole body relaxes instantly. The two of you stay up for the next 3 hours talking about everything and just gushing about how excited you are to start a family.

TIME SKIP: 9 MONTHS LATER

                After weeks of preparation, the day is finally here. You are about to give birth to your first child. The nerves are definitely there but you are doing your best to stay calm. Jimin was doing a radio interview about an hour away when you called him that you were in labor and checking into the hospital. He immediately told the host to use whatever material they already had and would be M.I.A. because “his baby is having a baby and I gotta go byyyeeee!!”. He rushes to your side the second he gets to the hospital and doesn’t leave no matter how many times you insist you’ll be fine, glare at him for doing this to you, or putting his hand in a death grip trying to get through the pain.

                About 3 hours later, you give birth to a beautiful baby and once the nurse gets you all settled and you’ve held the baby for a bit, Jimin takes the bundle of joy into his arms for the next 2 hours while you nap just talking and occasionally staring as the situation still feels surreal. As you regain consciousness, you hear him talking to the newborn and fake sleep so he doesn’t stop. What you hear only affirms that you sure picked the right man to start a family with almost 3 years ago.

Now to what you heard, Jimin is telling the child, “You know you are so adorable, aish… you take after your eomma so much you know? She’s as precious as you are and I already can tell she will take the best care of you. Me on the other hand… well, I vow to do everything in my power to protect you, love you, and be there for you as long as I live. I feel honored to be your dad and will make sure I do right by you always. Pinky swear.” At those words, your eyes pop open and see him placing his pinky under the baby’s while he gently kisses the forehead. Tears are forming in your eyes and all you can do is croak out an “I love you” while he smiles back and gets up to lay the baby in the crib.

                Throughout the years, Jimin definitely did right by his promise. Providing for the both of you and eventually for a second child as well in every capacity to the best of his ability. He even went so far as to take a year of paternity leave for each child because he said that “The guys understand and we have enough projects and content coming out for awhile that it’s all set baby. My family comes first. Always will.”

He was better than you ever imagined with children, making your heart flutter and you swear you fall deeper in love with him every day seeing how he interacts with them. He is the perfect balance of stern enough to not be a pushover but not too intense. He genuinely cares about every facet of their lives and helps you to raise them the best y’all can. Over the years, he keeps a log of pinky and height comparisons which helps his self esteem for about 8 years or so. No matter if he is reassuring the kids, planning a surprise for you, or disciplining them, he always finds a way to to work in his signature to let them know that things are alright between them.

The pinky swear <3

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Baby Care

Welcoming a baby into the family is one of the most beautiful experiences in life. But let’s be honest — taking care of a newborn can feel overwhelming at first. From feeding to sleeping and everything in between, there’s a lot to learn. Whether you're a new parent or just helping out with a little one, here are some helpful baby care tips to make things a little easier.

🍼 Feeding Tips Every baby is different — some love to feed often, while others have longer gaps between feedings. Breastfeeding is great if possible, but formula is also a healthy choice. What matters most is that your baby is getting enough milk and gaining weight steadily. Don’t worry too much about the clock; just look for hunger signs like rooting, lip-smacking, or fussing.

💤 Sleep Routines Newborns sleep a lot — but not all at once! It’s normal for them to wake up every 2-4 hours. Try to keep the environment quiet and dark during nighttime feeds to help them learn the difference between day and night. Swaddling and white noise can help some babies sleep better.

🧼 Diapering and Hygiene Babies usually need their diaper changed every 2–3 hours. Always clean their bottom gently, and give the skin some air time to prevent diaper rashes. If you're using baby wipes, choose unscented and alcohol-free ones to avoid irritation.

🛁 Bath Time Basics No need to bathe your baby every day — 2–3 times a week is plenty for the first few months. Use warm (not hot) water and a soft cloth or sponge. Keep everything within arm’s reach and never leave your baby unattended.

👶 Bonding and Interaction Cuddling, singing, smiling, and talking to your baby helps them feel safe and loved. Eye contact and skin-to-skin time are especially powerful in building a strong connection. These small moments matter more than you might think.

🧸 Keeping Baby Safe Always lay your baby on their back when sleeping, and avoid using pillows, blankets, or stuffed toys in the crib. Make sure the room temperature is comfortable — not too hot, not too cold. And if you're using a stroller or car seat, make sure it's properly secured every time.

🧠 Stimulating Growth Even newborns benefit from gentle play. Tummy time helps with neck and shoulder strength. A colorful mobile or soft toy can catch their interest. Just keep everything age-appropriate and supervise closely.

🫶 Caring for Yourself Too Baby care isn’t just about the baby — you matter too. Sleep when you can, eat when you can, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Joining online parent groups or talking to other caregivers can be super comforting and helpful.

Taking care of a baby doesn’t come with a rulebook — it comes with learning day by day. You won’t be perfect, and that’s okay. What your baby needs most is love, patience, and your presence. 💖

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Newborn baby care

Welcoming a newborn into the world is a joyful experience, but it can also feel overwhelming for new parents. Understanding the basics of newborn care ensures the baby’s health and happiness while giving parents the confidence they need in this incredible journey.

1. Feeding and Nutrition

Breastfeeding Benefits: Breast milk is considered the best nutrition for newborns, offering essential nutrients and antibodies.

Bottle Feeding Tips: If bottle-feeding, ensure proper sterilization of bottles and use formula as recommended by a pediatrician.

2. Maintaining Hygiene

Umbilical Cord Care: Keep the cord area clean and dry until it falls off naturally.

Bathing: Sponge baths are recommended until the umbilical cord heals. Use lukewarm water and mild baby soap.

3. Sleep Safety

Lay the baby on their back to sleep in a crib with a firm mattress.

Avoid soft bedding, pillows, or toys in the crib to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).

4. Skin Care

Use hypoallergenic baby products to prevent skin irritation.

Keep the baby’s skin moisturized, especially during winter, as their skin is more sensitive.

5. Bonding and Emotional Connection

Spend time holding and talking to your baby to strengthen the emotional bond.

Skin-to-skin contact is highly beneficial for regulating the baby’s heartbeat and temperature.

6. Regular Health Checkups

Ensure timely vaccinations and regular pediatric visits.

Monitor milestones and seek advice for any concerns.

7. Understanding Baby Cues

Learn to recognize hunger, sleep, or discomfort cues for better care.

Trust your instincts and be patient; every baby is unique.

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4 Essential Things Every First-Time Parent Should Consider

Becoming a first-time parent is an exciting, life-changing experience, but it can also be overwhelming. From managing your budget to planning for the future, there are several important decisions to make. To help you navigate this new chapter, here are 4 Things To Consider For First Time Parents.

Create a Budget: Having a baby comes with many expenses. Setting up a family budget helps you keep track of essential costs like diapers, baby clothes, and medical bills, ensuring you're financially prepared for the months ahead.

Secure Life Insurance: It’s vital to plan for the unexpected. Taking out life insurance ensures your child’s future is protected financially.

Choosing Diapers: Whether you choose cloth or disposable diapers, the decision can affect your budget. Cloth diapers are reusable and eco-friendly, but disposable ones are more convenient.

Start Saving for College: It’s never too early to think about your child’s future education. Starting a college fund early can help ease the burden of tuition costs down the line.

By planning ahead and making thoughtful decisions, you can give your baby the best start in life.

Read more: 4 Things To Consider For First Time Parents

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👶💤 What’s the safest room temperature for your baby?

When it comes to keeping your little one comfortable, the right thermostat setting matters more than you think.

Too hot = risk of overheating.

Too cold = restless sleep (for baby and you).

The sweet spot? 🌡️ Between 68–72°F (20–22°C) — just right for restful naps and peaceful nights.

In our latest post, we share:

✅ The ideal temperature range for babies

✅ Tips for maintaining a steady, safe climate

✅ What to avoid when using your HVAC system in a nursery

Because peace of mind starts with a cozy, well-regulated room.

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