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Nothing can bring more joy and happiness for a parents or couple than watching their babies grow before their eyes!! The growth of a baby would have numerous sweet memories for the parents like seeing their baby smile and seeing the first teeth etc. The appearance of teeth in the baby for the very first time can not only bring happiness for the parents but also tears, drool, and sleepless nights for the newborn as well as parents. Teething in babies: There are some babies who do not have teeth even when they are one year old. It must be noted that by the third month itself babies would put their fingers in their mouths and have excess saliva coming out of their mouths. The first teeth in the baby would come out after 6 months in most babies. By the time the babies turn 3 yr of age, they would have almost all their teeth. Common signs: Parents must watch out for these common signs of teething in their babies. These signs are irritability, fussiness, swollen gums, excess drooling, chewing objects and disturbed sleep patterns etc. Finally, some babies might even have a slight rise in the temperature. How to make a teething baby comfortable? It is true that teething is a difficult stage for the babies. Hence it is the duty of the parents to make their babies comfortable. Point is that parents can provide teething toys to their babies. Secondly, parents can gently massage their baby`s gums. Parents can provide extra comfort, cuddles, play time etc. This would reduce the irritability and fuzziness of the babies. Cold compress can also be applied on the baby`s gums to comfort them. Consulting a paediatrician is very essential for the parents if teething causes significant pain in their babies. Important note for parents: Parents must be aware of the difference between teething and ear infection in their babies. The reason for this is both teething as well as ear infection can have similar kinds of symptoms in the babies. The parents must be able to differentiate teething and ear infections. Babies with ear infections and teething might show similar symptoms crying, fuzziness, bringing their hands to mouth, change in eating and sleeping patterns etc. Babies with ear infections alone would show symptoms like high fever, severe pain plus fluid from ears and difficulty in responding to sounds etc.

We all know that vitamin D is associated with bone health. How many are aware that vitamin K is also associated with bone health? It is true that vitamin K would strengthen the bones in us.  This vitamin K also plays its part in blood clotting also. It is worthy to note that vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin that is very much needed for our health to be normal. Vitamin K is present in forms like phylloquinone present in green leafy vegetables and menaquinones produced by gut bacteria. Dosage for vitamin K: It must be noted that adult persons would need 120 micrograms (for males) and 90mcg (for females) of vitamin K per day. This vitamin could b got through oral supplements, injections or drops etc Intake of kale: It is noteworthy that one cup of kale contains 1062 micrograms of vitamin K. Therefore, one bowl of kale salad is adequate for daily requirements of this vitamin. Intake of spinach: One cup of spinach has about 888 micrograms of vitamin K. Hence, it is needed to consume spinach for the sake of vitamin K. Moreover, intake of spinach would also help in heart health, better vision etc. Intake of Brussel sprouts: It must be taken into note that one cup of Brussel sprouts would have 155.8mcg of vitamin K. There are also other benefits of this vegetable like improved immunity, better blood sugar control, good for digestion etc. Intake of broccoli: Not only fibres and proteins are present in broccoli but also vitamin K. Information is that one cup of broccoli would have 220 mcg of the nutrient. Intake of edamame: Prepared with immature soybeans in their pods is edamame or a dish in East Asia.  Point is that one cup of edamame contains 37.1mcg of vitamin K. This edamame also has other benefits like weight loss, heart health, bone health etc. Intake of soybeans: Not many of us would be aware of the fact that soybeans are the highest sources s of vitamin K2. Point is that 3.5ounces of soybeans would have 1000mcg of vitamin K. It is known that soybeans intake would also help in cancer prevention plus better heart health, better blood sugar control etc. Intake of prunes: One cup of prunes or dried plums contains 60mcg of vitamin K. There are also other benefits of prunes like improved blood sugar control, improved BP, boost heart health etc. Intake of olive oil: Best cooking oil that has vitamin k in it is olive oil. Information is that one tablespoon of olive oil would have 8mcg of vitamin K. There are many advantages of olive oil such as improved digestion, heart health, controlled BP etc. Intake of cheese: One serving or half ounce of cheddar cheese would have 4mcg of vitamin K in them. Truth is that 1.5 ounces of mozzarella would have 2mcg of vitamin K. Intake of cheese would also improve our bone health, dental health, Gut health, weight management etc. Vitamin K deficiency: If a person does not have enough vitamin K, then he or she is said to be vitamin K deficient. They would show symptoms like easy bruising, prolonged bleeding, bleeding from nose, blood in urine, heavy menstrual bleeding, small blood clot under nails etc.