BabyBuddy Telegram Bot

BabyBuddy is a Telegram bot designed to provide evidence-based parenting advice and support. It helps parents get quick, reliable answers to common parenting questions and challenges.

Features

• Evidence-based parenting advice
• Easy-to-use command interface
• Quick responses to common parenting questions
• Safe and informative guidance

Prerequisites

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Telegram Bot Token (from @BotFather)
• Perplexity API Key

Installation

1. Clone the repository or download the source code

2. Install the required dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Create a .env file in the project root and add your API keys:

TELEGRAM_BOT_TOKEN=your_telegram_bot_token
PERPLEXITY_API_KEY=your_perplexity_api_key

Usage

Start the bot by running:

python app.py

Available Commands

• /start - Get a welcome message and introduction to the bot
• /help - Display help information and usage examples
• /baby [question] - Ask a parenting-related question

Example Questions

• /baby My 6-month-old refuses solid foods
• /baby How to handle toddler tantrums
• /baby When should my baby start crawling?

Important Note

This bot provides general parenting advice and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation. Always consult healthcare providers for medical concerns.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.