Weaning your baby from breastfeeding can be a challenging process, but it's an important step in their development. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding with the introduction of solid foods until at least 12 months of age. Here are some tips to make the weaning process easier for both you and your baby.   Start Slowly Weaning should be a gradual process, so start by replacing one feedi...

Having a runny nose after eating is usually associated with eating spicy food, but there are many other reasons that your nose can run while eating. Some have nothing to do with the type of food but instead are symptoms of other conditions. The medical term for a runny nose is rhinorrhea. A person’s nose might run after eating because they have food allergies, which is called allergic rhinitis. If a person’s nose runs without their having a food allergy, this is called gustatory rhinitis,...

When we don't get enough sleep, it has negative effects on our health and wellbeing. One of the most common times for disrupted sleep routines is Ramadan since spiritual activities can keep individuals up late into the night. Disrupted sleep routine can impact daytime functioning, reducing alterness, causing mood disturbances and creating an increased risk of injury. With the lack good quality sleep, we find ourselves tired and overwhelmed, and our emotions and spirit indirectly feel hampered...

It's crucial to have a healthy iftar meal to replenish your energy and prepare for the next day's fast. To rehydrate your body, consume one cup of low-fat milk or water to replenish the fluids your body lost over the day. Avoid carbonated and sweetened beverages. Having soup is also recommended since it can replenish lost body fluids and helps the digestive system to get ready for the rest of the meal. For Iftar, it is recommended to divide the dish into three portions , ¼ Carbohydrat...

Did you know that in Islam women who are pregnant or nursing their babies are permitted not to fast during Ramadan and to make up for the missed fasts at a later time? Taking advantage of this Islamic exemption will benefit both the mother and the child, especially if the infant is under a year old. With very young babies there is the possibility that the milk supply could be affected by the fasting if it is just being established. If you opt to fast when your baby is on solids and your mi...

Children can fully immerse themselves in Islamic values throughout Ramadan. The most crucial thing is to realize that encouraging children to begin fasting in the most pleasant way for them. Mums can do the following to get their children ready for Ramadan. Make sure  that children are fit and healthy for fasting. Every child is unique. Some children are ready at age 4, while others wish to begin at age 6. The following step is to inform kids that Ramadan is coming. Children are able...