Know your child
Little today.
Little today.
Tomorrow,
anything.
Tell us a little about your child to see their exact age (down to the second), the day of the week they were born, the vaccines due at this age, and a few simple notes written for them.
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What you'll see
A small window into your child's world
Four simple things, worked out the moment you enter a date of birth.
- 01
Age, to the second
Years, months and days, plus hours, minutes and seconds, counting live.
- 02
The day they were born
Monday or Sunday? See the weekday, and how long until the next birthday.
- 03
Vaccines at this age
Which vaccines should be done by now, and which ones are coming up next.
- 04
Notes for their stage
Sleep, food, play and safety, plus what to look for on food packets.
Your child today
Your child, at a glance
LiveTime since born, counted from the start of that day
- Months
- Weeks
- Days
- Hours
- Minutes
- Seconds
Stage of growing up
Vaccines
Vaccines at this age
Based on the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) schedule that Dr. Gaurav follows. Point at a vaccine, or tap it, to see what it protects against.
Should be done by now
Due now & coming up
Missed a dose? It is usually not too late to catch up. Call the clinic to book a visit, and Dr. Gaurav will plan the missed doses.
A general guide based on IAP recommendations, not medical advice. Dr. Gaurav will set the exact schedule for your child, including any optional vaccines.
Food & drinks
Turn the packet over. Read the back.
Many packet foods and drinks sold to children and teenagers are full of sugar, salt and fat. A quick look at the back of the pack tells you what is really inside.
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Cold drinks
One small bottle, about 7 teaspoons of sugar
A 300 ml cold drink has roughly 32 g of sugar. Children and teenagers should stay under 25 g (6 teaspoons) of added sugar in a whole day, and children under 2 should have none.
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Energy drinks
Not for children or teenagers
They are loaded with caffeine and sugar, and can cause a racing heart, poor sleep and anxiety. In India the can itself must say “not recommended for children”. Pediatricians advise none at all.
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“Health” drinks & packet juices
Often more sugar than nutrition
Many chocolate and malt powders and packet fruit drinks are mostly sugar. In 2024 the government told online shops to stop listing them as “health drinks”. Plain milk and whole fruit do the job better.
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2-minute noodles
Up to half a day's salt in one packet
One packet can carry 700–1,000 mg of sodium, against a limit of about 2,000 mg for a whole day, with maida and very little fibre or protein. Fine once in a while, not as a daily tiffin.
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Chips, namkeen & cream biscuits
High in salt, sugar and fat
India's dietary guidelines (ICMR-NIN, 2024) advise keeping foods high in fat, sugar and salt to a minimum. Keep them for an occasional treat, and don't use them as a reward.
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Better choices
Simple swaps that work
Water, nimbu pani with little sugar, plain milk or lassi in place of cold drinks. Fruit, roasted chana, peanuts, a boiled egg or home-made poha in place of packet snacks.
How to read the back of a pack
- Find the sugar line. Look for “Total sugars” or “Added sugars” per 100 g or 100 ml. Every 4 g is one teaspoon.
- Know what is a lot. More than 22.5 g in 100 g of food, or about 11 g in 100 ml of drink, is high. 5 g in 100 g or less is low.
- Read the ingredients in order. They are listed from most to least. If sugar is among the first three, it is a sugary product.
- Spot sugar's other names. Glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltodextrin, liquid glucose, corn syrup and invert syrup are all sugar.
- Check the warnings. “Contains caffeine” and “not recommended for children” are printed for a reason. Check the “best before” date too.
Based on guidance from the American Heart Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, FSSAI, the ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians (2024) and the NHS. General information, not a diet plan: ask Dr. Gaurav what is right for your child.
Little notes for this stage
Dream big
Whatever they dream of becoming, it begins with a healthy childhood.
- Doctor
- Engineer
- Superhero
- Astronaut
- Leader
- Champion