Kareena Kapoor: “Jeh’s ‘normal’ may be different from Taimur’s”
The Hindu“There was a day after I had Taimur, when I was alone in my room. Many Indian moms may not have an exclusive nursery for their baby, so we need to think about the changes they should make to their bedroom to make it baby-friendly,” says Kareena, adding that the book is authorised by FOGSI, India’s federation of obstetricians and gynaecologists. “I think if life continues in this way for much longer, Jeh’s ‘normal’ will be different from Taimur’s,” she observes. Jeh looks like me, but he seems serious and quieter — more Saif than me, that’s for sure.” She credits Saif with Taimur’s self assurance and lack of sibling jealousy. Saif has been my rock.” “Modern Indian dads are always present for the important things — vaccines, school interviews, sports day and the like,” she notes, “But I think just being there for your kids for the nitty-gritties of life matters — bathing, bedtime stories and ice-cream runs.” Though she hopes that her book will be a one-stop manual for moms to be, she acknowledges that true learning can begin only when there is a live, kicking baby in your arms that has a mind of its own.