On 11th December 2025, Free To Be Kids organized a Mother and Child Care Program at Krishnarampur in Collaboration with the Rotary Club of Behala. The program was attended by a total of 47 beneficiaries, including 23 mothers and 24 children. The session began with welcoming the guests. Mrs. Sanghamitra Dutta Gupta, President of the Rotary Club, attended the program as the Chief Guest, along with Ms. Sakuntala Ghosh Hazra, Secretary, and Mr. Binu, Managing Trustee of Free To Be Kids. Three other Rotarians were also present.
The health awareness session was conducted by Dr. Sumita Basu, who interacted closely with the mothers. She first discussed the condition of primary health facilities in the area, highlighting that families often face long waiting periods or need to travel nearly 10 km to access government health services. Dr. Basu spoke about the importance of breastfeeding, avoiding market milk and bottle feeding, maintaining a balanced diet, and practicing proper health and hygiene. She advised mothers to avoid giving junk food such as chips and Kurkure, encourage children to play outdoor games instead of using mobile phones, and use antibiotics cautiously. She also distributed diet charts to help mothers understand balanced nutrition, conducted basic health check-ups for a few children, and prescribed medicines where required. A question-and-answer session was held to address mothers’ concerns.
After the session, all mothers received a blanket and iron syrup, and all children were provided with a bottle of Horlicksas nutritional support.
The program helped mothers improve their understanding of child health, nutrition, and hygiene practices. Participants became more aware of healthy feeding habits, the importance of breastfeeding, balanced diets, and preventive care. The direct interaction with the doctor and child check-ups increased the confidence of mothers in managing their children’s health. Overall, the program was well received and contributed positively to promoting healthier practices among the participating families.
