Vava Rap Malayalam | വാവ റാപ്പ് മലയാളം

Traditional methods of baby care vary across cultures. Though all of them have good intentions, some of them cause more harm than good to the mothers and newborns.

While it is extremely important to ensure that babies are given exclusive breastfeeding till six months of age, practices like providing certain herbs, gold, honey, dates etc. at birth are rampant. They are not only proven to have no benefits, but also have shown to cause harm to the little ones. Providing formula feeds in spite of enough breastmilk has become an alarming routine.

Oil massage is a tradition that has been studied extensively and has clinically proven health benefits. But in certain parts of the world, the intention is to mould the baby into the desired shape. These attempts have caused injuries including fractured bones. Applying kajal and talcum powder are distressing to babies. Fiddling with their face too much is detrimental.

Early initiation of complementary feeding is yet another malpractice. And that too in unscientific ways. The ease of administration tempts the parents to make the feeds too sweet and soft. Later on, kids find it difficult to try various flavours & textures. It is the responsibility of the parents to make sure that the child eats right and not lot.

What are the best practices as per the current scientific evidence? What if the little ones could communicate what is good for them? Vava Rap is an attempt to convey these to the caretakers. Although traditions should be held on, it is mandatory that they are updated as well.

(No babies were harmed during the making of this video. The scary 'traditions' shown are all AI generated)

Written by:
Thomas Ranjit

Recorded by:
Lalkrishna, Austin Alex @ Legato Records, Edappally

Programmed by:
Sandeep Sanjeeva

Dubbed by:
Nikhila Soman
Sindhu V. Menon
Jintu Raj
Thomas Ranjit

Vocals by:
Vishnudath Santhosh
Vasudev
Nila R
Satwika Sreekanth

Visualised by:
Elephant Tales

Conceived & Delivered by:
Toms

Nurtured & Nursed by:
Shabareesh Varma

Presented by:
CIMAR - The Women's Hospital