The lights, the colours, the noise, the sweets — your child’s first Deepavali is bound to be one of the most stimulating experiences so far in her young life. We spoke to a few experts who gave us practical tips on what you can do while celebrating Deepavali with an infant in tow. A safe home“The best way of celebrating Deepavali is without crackers,” insists Dr Yogesh Gupta, head of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru. Dr Gupta advises the use of air filters for the days before and after Deepavali. “Your baby’s milk is always of a fixed consistency; it is the woman’s body that gets depleted of nutrients.

Source: The Hindu October 21, 2019 08:15 UTC