Tips for celebrating Holi during Pregnancy

Sharing few tips for pregnant women to ensure they have a colourful Holi!

Holi is the day to express love with colors. It is a time to show affection. All the colors that are on you are of love.

A rush of vibrant hues, faces smeared with colourful tints, vivid shades across streets and the joyous screams of ‘Bura Na Mano Holi Hai’. With Holi just around the corner, it’s time this fair of colours enliven our dismal and grey routines and pregnancy should not be a reason to stay in and miss out on this. It’s time to step out and walk in a riot of colours.

Follow these simple tips to have yourself a mazedar Holi.

1. Use home-made colours: Most of the colours used in Holi contain harmful chemicals. Moreover, immunity levels during pregnancy are low due to which you may have an allergic reaction to the colours you might have been using earlier. The best would be to make the colours at home using naturals ingredients such as beetroot and turmeric.

2. Keep yourself hydrated: Holi marks the beginning of summer. It is extremely important to keep yourself hydrated to make sure your body feels moisturised for within.

3. Moisturise yourself: It’s an age old trick to apply oil on your skin during Holi to make sure the colours are easy to get rid of and don’t damage your skin. In addition to just moisturising yourself on the day of the festival, keep your skin soft and supple by regular application of anti-stretch marks oil containing Vitamin E, Calendula and Rosemary such as Bio Oil.

4. Monitor the quantity of sweets that you are consuming: Pregnancy may lead to you developing gestational diabetes, which goes away post child birth. Keeping the same in mind, it would be best to keep track of the fatty and sugary food.

5. Be careful: Always have someone with you while playing Holi, to hold you and warn you when there is too much water and you might slip and fall. Wear protective eye gear as you don’t want the colours to go in your eyes.

6. Alcohol and bhaang is a strict no-no: Needless to say, stay away from any intoxicants during pregnancy.

Stick to these guidelines and there is no one stopping you from swaying to the beats of ‘Rang Barse’ while splashing a handful on colours

Still then 🖐️

Jigna Gautam Shah

SebaMed Baby, The Perfect Way To Achieve A Balanced pH For A Baby.

Most of us know that the normal temperature of a body is 37 degrees while normal blood pressure is 120/80. Similarly, the pH value of the perfect skin is 5.5 which is slightly acidic in nature. The manner in which the temperature and pressure safeguard the body to wellbeing, the pH value safeguards the skin from harmful external environmental influences to soft and supple skin.

A little baby when born has a pH value of 5.5 making her skin the most perfect skin, yet extremely delicate. That's the reason a baby's skin needs extra care and protection to maintain the pH levels for which the most important task becomes choosing the best products available in the market. However, this simple task becomes a complex issue due to the numerous baby care brands available in the market today. Many products are promoted with a neutral pH level of 7. However, very few parents realize that these products are actually very harmful to a baby's delicate skin which is of pH 5.5. To maintain a baby's skin texture and it's pH level, parents must opt for baby care products that are slightly acidic in nature to replace the lost pH.

One brand that stands out in its baby care range of products is SebaMed Baby, promising a pH 5.5 in all of its bath, skin and sun care products. And what makes this brand the go-to brand according to me is that you can use the baby care products from the very day a baby is born. As the products are developed and clinically tested by dermatologists and recommended by paediatricians, it makes the brand a trusted brand amongst new and experienced moms alike.

After experimenting with a few brands, I chanced upon SebaMed on the recommendation of my friend and have never looked back since. I am using all of their bath and skin care products for my daughter and am happy with the effect it has on her skin. I especially love the SebaMed Extra Soft Baby Wash, a tear-free formula, that provides protection from irritation and is 100% soap and alkali free, making it perfect for daily use. The pH value of 5.5 promotes the development of my baby's skin’s acid mantle which protects her skin from harmful bacteria and prevents moisture loss. The gentle botanical cleanser with refatting compound balances the lipid content of my baby’s tender skin. The packaging makes it easy to use without worrying about spillage and wastage. At INR 730 for 400 ml, the product is reasonably priced and goes on for ablest two months making it cost effective. I would definitely recommend all moms to at least try the brand once and then decide what's best for their little precious babies.

Mom Score: 5/5  
Availability: All major online shopping portals

On behalf of all moms, I would like to thank SebaMed for their amazing products that help moms everywhere in caring for their little bundles of joy. If you haven't heard about pH balancing or Sebamed, head straight to their website to know more about the best baby care products - http://www.sebamedindia.com/

Product Review Mamaearth Berry Blast Toothpaste for Kids

Hello! Friends,

Here again I have come up with yet another but loveliest product of Mamaearth. Yes, no more tension in the morning where brushing is concerned. Mamaearth has introduced new product Berry Blast Toothpaste. Kids will love it and it takes full care of the total dental care of your kid. Whether it is teeth or gums. Perfect cleaning package with attraction. 

Personal Experience:

MamaEarth Berry Blast Toothpaste for kids comes with lovely gold colour gel which is really new for  kids. The fruity flavour is the most attractive part of the product for kids. My son is the laziest person where brushing teeth. He just loves to have bed milk and go without brushing. But since I have received this toothpaste, he is the first to rush to brush his teeth. My daughter also loves it too. Now brushing teeth in the morning and night goes without saying. Just love @mamaearth for solving the biggest problem of my life. Thank you!!!! #mamaeathtakes care #smilewidewithmamaearth

Product Details:

“Hi! I am Mamaearth’s toothpaste. I love to see your baby smile. I am fluoride free and SLS free, so you don’t need to worry if more toothpaste ends up in your baby’s tummy than in the sink. I remove plaque and taste awesome. I am thoughtfully formulated with high quality ingredients like Xylitol, Aloe and Stevia. Introduce me to your babies, I will strengthen their gums and be their best friend forever.

Product Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Hydrated Silica, Sorbitol, Xylitol, Aloe Barbadensis, Lauryl Glucoside, Cellulose Gum, Natural Strawberry, Stevia

Directions for use:

Ensure your children brush their teeth every morning and evening, or after every meal. Children under 5 should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for supervised brushing to minimize swallowing. Gentle brush gums and teeth in circular motion. 

Price and availability:

INR 149/- for 50 g and are available on the shopping portals online.

My recommendation: (5/5)

• 100% Natural and Toxin Free 
• Healthy Teeth and gums 
• Perfect Teeth Cleaser
• Fruity Flavour 
• Safe if swallowed 
• Sulfate free 

I, as a Mama trust #mamaearth. As it gives us toxin free - chemical free products for the little one's and I can be fearless. It is like taking Dental insurance for our little ones. Most #important, it is 100% Made in India. I strongly recommend Mamaearth to all those awesome mommies who want just the best for their kids.  @mamaearth_india

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Product Review Mamaearth Bye Bye Blemishes Cream

Hi! Friends,

I am here with another review of #Mamaearth Product. Are you tried of all types of experiments on our face for pigmentation, dark spots dryness etc? Then for Any facial problem for any skin type, mamaearth has come up with the magical product “Bye Bye Blemishes” cream for correcting uneven skin tones.

Personal Experience:

I just love the product. It made me look younger. After using it for some days my husband mentioned that “what is the reason that you are looking good and good day by day”. This comment makes me to love mamaearth products. It is light cream with non greasy effect. It gets absorbed easily into the skin with no side effect at all. The fragrance is mild and lovely. It has reduced the tanned effect, pigmentation, dark spots and keeps my skin moisturised. I feel so fresh after apply it. The packing also is travel friendly. 

Product Details:

Hi! Are you wondering how to get rid of blemishes and dark spots on your face? Well, I am here to help. I am specifically formulated to reduce pigmentation by restricting the melanin deposit which appear as dark spots on the face. Organic daisy flower and mulberry extract in me have been traditionally used to treat hyper-pigmentation. I am antibacterial and anti-fungal. I contain no harsh chemicals like SLS, paraben and mineral oil. 

Product Ingredients:

Aqua, Glycerine, Cetearyl Olivate,Sorbitan Olivate,Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycerol Monostearate, Daisy Flower Extract, Mulberry Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Shea Butter, Lavender Oil, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Patchouli Oil,Vetiver Oil, Geranium Oil.

Directions for use:

Apply liberally to freshly cleansed skin, starting at the neck and working your way up to the face. For best.

Price and availability:

INR 599/- for 50 ml and are available on the shopping portals online.

My recommendation: (4.5/5)

• Reduces Dark Spots and pigmentation
• Controls Melanin
• Strengthens and nourishes skin 
• Reduces sun damage 
• Travel friendly
• Suits all skin types as no side effects

I strongly recommend this product to everyone and young girls should definitely use this as it is natural remedy for pigmentation.

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