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My 5 month old baby having loose motion since yesterday. Yesterday she stool for 5 times and today 2 times till now. What medication can be given
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Continue breastfeeding on demand.... don't start any medicine....in most babies it will resolve within 2 -3 days ....wait for one another day ...
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