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Scared about infant botulism
My father in law gives swaranaprashan daily to my 3 months old which contains honey.I am scared infant botulism what should I do?
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Definitely Honey is not advisable and also Swarnaprashan or chyavanprash ..it is known to have heavy metals which is dangerous for the baby..and exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months ..Advisable not to even give water
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Not advisable
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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3 yrs exp
Pune
Please stop ,give only breastfeeding.
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Dr. Jyothi
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2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not advisable to give
Please stop immediately
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Dr. Musunuri Manojna
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4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please stop it immediately. Its just not the honey, many ingredients in swarnaprashan are harmful for the baby’s liver and kidneys. Infants till 6 months should be fed only and only breastmilk/ formula or any medications as indicated only.
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