Pune: Himalaya BabyCare, India’s leading baby care brand loved by babies, in collaboration with Smile Foundation, organized a Healthy Baby Contest in Pune. The initiative brought together mothers, babies, community health workers, and childcare experts to raise awareness about holistic child development, maternal wellbeing, and early childcare practices.
The activity witnessed enthusiastic participation from 130+ mothers and their babies, supported by healthcare professionals and Smile Foundation’s programme team. The environment was energetic and community-driven, reflecting strong interest in improving maternal and child health at the grassroots level. During the contest, babies were evaluated on key developmental parameters such as motor skills, height, weight, and activity levels.
Himalaya BabyCare and Smile Foundation collaboratively announced the winners of the Healthy Baby Contest: Ankit Barane & Kiara Ganesh Badgujar– First Place, Vaishnav Erande & Shiv Akash Rathod- Second Place, Swara Patil & Sangmitra Jagdish Khobaragade– Third Place. All the winners received an exclusive winner certificate and a Himalaya Baby Gift Pack, while all participants were given a goody bag containing a participation certificate, a milestone booklet, and a Himalaya BabyCare sample pack.
Alongside developmental assessments, mothers received valuable guidance on breastfeeding, infant nutrition, hygiene, immunization schedules, and early childhood care—reinforcing the importance of informed and healthy caregiving practices.
Commenting on the initiative, Chakravarthi N. V., Director – BabyCare, Himalaya Wellness Company, said, "At Himalaya BabyCare, we believe that a baby’s formative years are the most critical for growth and development. With the Healthy Baby Contest, our intent is to empower parents with clinical insights and accessible resources, ensuring that the foundation of a baby’s health is built on safety and trust. By partnering with local community organizations, we reach families at the grassroots level to advocate for gentle, safe, and informed care that every baby deserves.
Ms. Sarita Pradhan, Head—Programme (Swabhiman & Empowering Grassroots), Smile Foundation, said, “Smile Foundation’s Swabhiman programme focuses on strengthening maternal and child health at the community level, where early nutrition, care, and awareness can make a lifelong difference. Through this activation in Nighoje PHC, Pune in partnership with Himalaya
Wellness, we engaged directly with over 130+ mothers and their babies, reinforcing the importance of healthy practices during the earliest years of life. The Healthy Baby Contest platform provides an opportunity for mothers to interact with experts, learn about key aspects of infant care such as nutrition and hygiene, and celebrate the joy of healthy parenting. Through such community-driven initiatives, Himalaya BabyCare reaffirms its commitment to supporting parents with the knowledge and resources they need to nurture happy, thriving babies.
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