1Effective child healthcare begins even before the birth of the child. Ayurveda stresses the need for effective care of your child s health starting immediately after birth till the age of 16 years. In this, the first 45 days immediately after birth are most crucial. The care given to the baby during this period, including drugs and maternal foods, defines the future health of the baby. Ayurveda provides the guidance for the nature of care needed during the age of fast brain growth (the first 2 years), toddler, school-going, per-pubertal and pubertal stages. It also includes the drugs, treatments, lifestyle management and psychological structuring required for the care during these periods. Ayurveda lays emphasis on the healthy practices of breast-feeding and weaning, taking care during time of tooth eruption and framing of the cognitive and intellectual development of the child. Scientific Ayurveda helps you to safeguard