For the past 30 years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping people express themselves through the art of style. As a stylist, my clients would often ask me how I managed...
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Exploring the Benefits of Muslin for Baby Blankets
This blog highlights muslin as an ideal fabric for baby blankets—its finely woven cotton delivers unmatched softness, breathability to regulate temperature, hypoallergenic safety, and durable...
Must-Have Baby Items: Essentials for New Parents
Choosing organic was non-negotiable for us. Cotton, while naturally beautiful, is one of the most chemically treated fibers globally. By opting for organic cotton, we...
Comparing Bassinets and Cribs
Natchiketa, founded by a fashion‑stylist mom passionate about luxury and safety, offers ultra‑light, ten‑layer organic cotton muslin blankets that are toxin‑free and quilt‑soft, and guides...
Signs Your Baby May Be Too Hot While Sleeping
In the intricate tapestry of parenting, every choice you make carries significance. By creating a sleep space that’s both safe and nurturing, you lay the...
The Magic of Connection: Talking, Singing, and Reading to Your Baby In Utero
This blog explores the powerful practice of prenatal bonding—how talking, singing, and reading to your baby from around 18 weeks gestation strengthens emotional connection, primes...
The Sacred Bond of Breastfeeding: A Journey of Determination and Connection
This blog shares a mother’s determined journey to exclusively breastfeed her later‑in‑life newborn, navigating medical concerns, pumping struggles, and emotional challenges until a lactation specialist’s...
The Beautiful Lesson of Parenthood: Letting Our Children Teach Us
The story of Natchiketa teaches us that true wisdom comes from the courage to listen—to the cosmos, to our inner selves, and to our children—and...
Nurturing the Magic of Childhood: The Fertile Ground for Creativity and Flow
This blog celebrates childhood as a sacred season of curiosity, wonder, and play—rooted in Ayurveda’s kapha phase of growth and quantum philosophy’s field of infinite...
The Beautiful Chaos of Parenting: Trusting Yourself in a World of Noise
In a world overflowing with unsolicited advice and picture‑perfect portrayals, this blog reassures parents that comparison steals joy and that there is no one “right”...
To Co-Sleep or Not to Co-Sleep: A Guide for Parents
This blog dives into the co‑sleeping debate—outlining the benefits of enhanced bonding, easier nighttime feeds, and cultural traditions alongside safety concerns and sleep disruptions—and contrasts...
The Magic of Bedtime Stories: Why Reading to Your Child Matters
This blog highlights the timeless magic and developmental power of bedtime stories—showing how daily reading fosters language acquisition (bridging the “word gap”), cognitive growth, emotional...
Creating Special Moments: The Importance of One-on-One Time with Each Child
In the busy whirlwind of parenting, especially in families with multiple children, carving out time to connect individually with each child can often feel like...
Welcome to Natchiketa
For the past 30 years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping people express themselves through the art of style. As a stylist, my clients would often...
For the past 30 years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping people express themselves through the art of style. As a stylist, my clients would often ask me how I managed...