Hi, I'm Manali
I'm a stay-at-home mom of two boys in Bangalore, plus one beagle who thinks he's the third child.
I'm the mom who researches everything. Before my baby eats a new food, I've read the WHO guidance, the IAP position and three mom forums. momdoesnew is where I put all of that, so you don't have to start from zero like I did.
I started this page from scratch. What I make is for the Indian mom who is just figuring it out: honest, a little Hinglish, warm, and never preachy. Baby and toddler food, calm shows and books, small parenting scripts, and the mental load nobody talks about.
Somewhere in all of this I'm also rebuilding me. That's why you'll sometimes see my #10MinutesForMe embroidery, and the days when I'm just trying to drink my chai while it's still hot.
Experience, not expertise
Everything I share is what worked in our house. I'm not a doctor, so please check with yours.
Source checked
My guides are cross-checked against WHO, IAP and ICMR guidance, not marketing claims.
Indian kitchens first
Steel katoris, ghee, dal and millets. Food your family already eats.
Always free
The guides on this site are free to download. No signup needed.
Work with me
For brand collaborations and PR, email me and I'll share my media kit.