Author: Dr. Gauri Kshirsagar MBBS, DNB (DVL)

I am a mother of two charming twin girls and a DERMATOLOGIST by profession. I practice in Undri, Pune at Nuleaf Skin Clinic and Hair Transplant Center. I am practising in the field of Cosmetology and Dermatology for more than 10 years. One of my passions is blogging and I hope to share my ideas and experiences in raising my twin daughters through my blog -"www.raisingtwinsblog.in"

Review: ‘Eduneeds Toy Store’, Sahakar Nagar

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‘Eduneeds’ is an innovative educational toy store located at Sahakar nagar, Pune with a branch in Baner. It consists of a large collection of books, puzzles, stationary, science experiment kits, telescopes, school supplies, toy cars, furniture and so on. Its one of a kind store with a mix of fun and eduction, and I really recommend it to school going kids.

Ratings: ★★★★ ½ (4.5 out of 5)

Location: Shiv Darshan Rd, Walvekar Nagar, Parvati Paytha, Pune, Maharashtra 411009 Continue reading “Review: ‘Eduneeds Toy Store’, Sahakar Nagar” →

Review:‘Kid’s Ahoy’ at E-square.

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Kids Ahoy! is an indoor soft play zone and activity centre at E-Square,Pune.

Overall Rating:  ★★★★ ½ (4.5 out of 5)

Timings: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Location: 2nd floor, E-Square Multiplex, University Road, Pune – 411016 Continue reading “Review:‘Kid’s Ahoy’ at E-square.” →

Review: ‘King of Games’ in Kumar Pacific Mall

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‘King of Games’ is an adventure and gaming centre situated on the 2nd floor of Kumar Pacific mall and is one and only good gaming centres in south Pune. It is very accessible and has reserved parking.

Overall Rating:  ★★★★ (4 out of 5)

Timings: 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

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DIY Activity 13: Christmas beanie hat

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This is a pattern for a very cute beanie Christmas hat design which I made for my twins. I have used red and white (for Christmas) yarn but you can make it in any colours you like. I have used worsted yarn with 4.5 mm crochet hook. You can also try 5mm or 5.5m, if you need looser knots. Before making the band, do measure the child’s head circumference for a proper fit. Continue reading “DIY Activity 13: Christmas beanie hat” →

DIY Activity 12: Snowman ornament for a Christmas tree

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It’s time of the year when Christmas is around the corner and you want to decorate your Christmas tree with new ornaments. Try out the following pattern of these adorable snowmen ornaments for Christmas! These are easy to make and can be finished in an hour. So happy knitting and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Continue reading “DIY Activity 12: Snowman ornament for a Christmas tree” →

Beginners guide to reading 3-letter words: Flash card review

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DIY Activity 11: Amigurumi Rabbit

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slide1This is a cute amigurumi rabbit or bunny which is quite easy to make if you are interested in crochet. Takes about, total of 6 hours to make. I have used 8 ply 100% Acrylic yarns for this project and a 4mm hook to make the pink rabbit and a 3.5 mm hook to make the white rabbit. As you can see the sizes will differ according to the hook used, i.e about 14 cm for the pink rabbit and 12 cm for the white rabbit. Continue reading “DIY Activity 11: Amigurumi Rabbit” →

Comparing effectiveness of two types of pertussis vaccines (Cellular and Acellular DPT/DTP Vaccine)

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dpt-vaccineThere is a lot of discussion and comparison between the efficacy of Acellular DPT vaccine and the adverse effects of cellular DPT vaccine. Acellular (painless) DPT was introduced in the late 90s as a replacement of cellular DPT to bring down the number of adverse effects of the later. But recent comparitive studies (done in 2013) show slight increase in the efficacy of cellular vaccine compared to that acellular vaccine. Continue reading “Comparing effectiveness of two types of pertussis vaccines (Cellular and Acellular DPT/DTP Vaccine)” →

Toothbrush review and Dental hygiene in toddlers.

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Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health and to keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Passing on good oral habits to your child is one of the most important health lessons you can teach them. This means helping him or her brush twice a day, showing the proper way to floss, limiting between-meal snacks and seeing your dentist regularly. Continue reading “Toothbrush review and Dental hygiene in toddlers.” →

Amigurumi: A japanese art of making stuffed toys

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Amigurumi (Crocheted or knitted stuffed toy) is a Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, usually cute stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. The word is a portmanteau of the Japanese words ami, meaning crocheted or knitted, and nuigurumi, meaning stuffed doll. What got me hooked to this art? My Kid’s love for books and story-telling! My twin daughters are not much of stuffed toy fans, but some of their favorite characters are sometimes not available or marketed commercially. In that case the only option left is to ‘make’ toys, hence I found amigurumi as a fun way to gift them with cute toys. Continue reading “Amigurumi: A japanese art of making stuffed toys” →