In this enlightening episode of the Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Sanchita Daswani dives deep into the world of pediatric health with renowned pediatrician Dr. Nihar Parekh. Addressing the pressing concerns of mothers with children under five, this episode demystifies childhood growth milestones, nutritional needs, and common parenting mistakes.
Discover why the obsession with weight and height can impact your child's well-being, and learn practical strategies to foster a healthy relationship with food. Dr. Parekh shares his insights on when to medicate, the role of supplements, and the alarming rise in childhood obesity linked to screen time and diet.
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A Pediatrician’s Guide to Optimal Health for Your Child
In a fast-changing world filled with parenting trends, health myths, and conflicting advice, raising a healthy child can feel overwhelming. On an enlightening episode of the “Modern Indian Parent” podcast, host Sanchita Daswani speaks with Dr. Nihar Parekh, a renowned pediatrician, who offers a grounded and practical guide for parents seeking clarity. T…
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00:00 Introduction
04:23 Obsession with Weight & Height as parents
06:58 How do we know our child is growing well in the first year?
09:39 What determines height of a child and what should their height be?
11:25 What to do if your child is short?
16:21 Do our kids need milk?
20:22 When do you need to give your kids medicines vs home remedies?
24:23 Do all babies under 1, need supplements like vitamin d and iron?
25:00 Why are so many kids low in iron?
26:15 What is contributing to childhood obesity?
30:17 How much screen time is okay?
32:14 Why are sensory processing disorders so common now?
35:20 Biggest parenting tip from Dr. Nihar
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Rinie Gupta (Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/riniegupta/
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Dr. Nihar Parekh (Pediatrician): https://www.instagram.com/drniharparekh/
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