Guide to Prams and Stroller - Features to look for

As a new parent there are a few must have things which need to be bought at the earliest, Pram or Stroller is one of them. Earlier life was really simple, people used to go to a shop and get a pram which was nothing but a basket with a handle and wheels.But today there are so many brands variants and features to choose from that prams can give cars a run for their money. 

As a parent the sheer number of choices that you find today, especially online, makes you doozy. So let me list a few things that can be checked for and then you may decide on your own.

Interesting Baby Products: Air Filled Cot Sheet

Whenever I take my baby to doctor, she smiles while lying on this bubble wrap type of sheet in doctor's chamber. Its a plastic sheet with air filled bubbles across its area. I believe it gives baby a comfortable bouncy feeling which makes the baby happy :) (before doctor gives her the due vaccination :( )

I inquired about the sheet and got to know this is called as a cot sheet. Searched a bit further and voila.. It was an Air Filled Cot Sheet.

Sheet has good dimensions spanning 600 X 900 mm

It comes in various brands like Farlin, Mee-Mee and Pigeon. I went with the Pigeon one. Its not as if the baby will keep on smiling while on th sheet, it just keeps the baby engaged in the bouncy feeling while you may be changing diapers, doing baby's massage or just letting baby play with a toy or a rattle.

The sheet is available online in prices ranging from Rs.600/- to Rs.1100/-. All in all its a nice product to have and can also be a great gift for new parents.

Pigeon Air Filled Cot Sheet on Flipkart

(Please Note: Flipkart may show you a plain version with trains on it. I ordered the same but got the above sheet which is a better design in my opinion)

Milk Spitting in Babies: When to Worry

Babies spitting up milk is one of the most common issue faced by parents. It can cause fair bit of concern among first time parents as they feel that baby may be having some issues or there is something wrong with the milk. Well its not. Mostly spitting up milk is as normal for a baby as drinking milk. Most babies don't feel any discomfort while spitting and are thus sometimes called as Happy Spitters :p

So lets find out if your baby is indeed a Happy Spitter... :)

Claiming Delivery Expenses Under Health Insurance

Most companies today provide a health cover for employees and immediate family which includes a cover for delivery expenses as well. 

There are a few common misconceptions and bad advices that are floating around related to this process. Hope to clear a few doubts here from my experience.

Getting A Birth Certificate in Delhi

In Delhi birth certificates are issued by MCD and NDMC. The office you need to visit for the birth certificate depends upon the region where your hospital is located. 

The Birth Certificate process goes like this: 

1. Fill the birth form provided by the hospital after the birth of your child.

2. Hospital does the pre-registration and provides you the acknowledgement receipt.

3. Find out the concerned MCD or NDMC office you need to visit from the hospital itself.

4. At the office, provide the receipt and get a printed copy(s) of the Birth Certificate.

5. Get it stamped and signed from the concerned official.

In case you have decided the name for the baby, it is always better to mention the same on the hospital form itself as it would ensure that it gets reflected on the birth certificate.

Following is the link to find your relevant District and Sub Division: 

http://districts.delhigovt.nic.in/findsubdivision.asp

In order to get the name added to birth certificate, you need to collect the certificate first (without name), take a photocopy and submit a signed application along with your identity proof to the same office. A receipt would be provided and the new birth certificate with name can be collected within a week.

Please Note: You can take multiple original certificates, at a nominal cost of Rs.20/- per copy. Please state the number of certificates needed at the time showing the receipt at the printing counter.

Delhi Govt website for Birth Registration: 

http://delhigovt.nic.in/dept/pubserv/birthcertificate.asp