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Hello, I am a 25 year old mother. My baby is 6 months old but does not seem to drink much milk and is lighter than most babies who are also 6 months old. Is there a disease or something wrong with my child? What should be 6 month old baby weight?

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Weight should be double birth weight at 5 month of age. ...  Read More

Is it safe to give custard to 6 month old baby. What should I give to 6 month old baby. Is packed milk safe for baby. Can I give it to my baby

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Don't give custard powder. Contact me through practo I will explain the whole day diet plan. ...  Read More

My baby is 6 month old . Which fruit I give to her ? Should I give her orange , kiwi , grapes or not ?

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Hello. As your baby is 6months old and at age of weaning, start with some mashy fruits like banana, steamed apple, kiwi, papaya. Gradually, you can add grapes or other citrus fruits as well. Continue ...  Read More

Helo my baby is 6 month old. Wat solid food shud I introduce to my baby and how mch amount. Plz tell me.

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Hello At 6 months start complementary feeding and continue breastfeeding. To start with add clear liquids like freshly squeezed fruit juice without sugars, dal ka pani, soup and then proceed to semic ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months old. Dr don't sugest me vit d3 drops for my baby . Someone told me this is necessary. My baby is 6 months old. Can I start now ?

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Yes do start and continue for the next 1 year 400 iu per day Once a day ...  Read More

6 month old baby shaking her head from side to side alot/should I be concerned? We are admitted 14 days for fits

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Hello seizures should be ruled out consult paediatrician for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

How much ml of milk should 6 months old baby must drink in per feeding and how much should be the duration between feedings?

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Thank you for your query The quantity of milk a baby must take depends on the weight of the baby which is approximately 30ml per kg body weight per feed For example if your baby is weighing 4 kg he s ...  Read More

My baby is 6 month old can I continue giving iron and vitamin d drop or I can stop the same or something else please advise

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Please continue iron for 3 months and Vit D till 1 year age ...  Read More

My baby is 6 months old... She moves her hands so hard... up and down... even when she is excited she flaps... is this normal ? Why does she do them ?

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This is normal at 6 months. No need to worry. But get a check up done by a pediatrician ...  Read More

My daughter have 6 month old baby in this month I gave ragi kanji to her then she got fever.what are the side effects if ragi kanji is given to the baby

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No side effects Fever, is different issues ...  Read More

My 1 year old son weighs only 7.5 kg. Our doctor has also raised concern about his weight gain. We’ve been advised to increase iron-rich foods in his diet and also start iron syrup. The biggest challenge is that he simply refuses to eat. The moment he wakes up, he wants milk first,if I don’t feed him, he cries a lot. Because of this, I’m strugglin

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Hello Parent , I understand ur concern on weight But trust me parents should focus more on training mental activities more If child is active and playfull you just wait till baby is hungry once the ch ...  Read More

Hi, I have a 6 month old baby boy. Weight: 7.4 kg, height :73 CMS. Birth weight :2.53kg. I have been giving him Kidicare and Ossopan D. Should I continue the same up to 1 year along with Vitamin D or stop them now?

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Hi Your baby is growing well. You only need to continue VitD till 1 year. Calcium supplements are not routinely needed for all babies unless medically indicated. Start with complementary feeding. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby girl is 3 months old ..her birth weight is 3.6kgs on 04/04/2026 and now her weight is 5kgs ... Her weight gain is like this.. at the time of discharge..on 10/04/2026 weight is 3.2kgs..on 06/05/2026 weight is 4.3kgs... on 07/06/2026 weight is 4.8kgs ..now her weight is 5kgs... She is on exclusive breastfeeding upto two months.

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Her weight gain is on track. For further discussion, kindly consult online ...  Read More

Hi doctor My baby is 9 months old her weight is 6.9 kg Birth weight is 3.2kg How to increase her weight She doesn't eat well

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Kindly consult once for discussion ...  Read More

My baby is premature born at 32 weeks and post delivery he is on formula feed aptamil gold and then later due to gut issues his digestive system got suppress due to use of antibiotics and developed motions then doctor told to use soy formula since 3 months we are on soy protein,now he is 6 th month running n we introduced banana puree and carrot pu

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Give ORS as consult a paediatrician if slopls are more than 10 per day ...  Read More

Hello, I am about to start solids for my baby who will turn 6 months in two weeks. Need guidance on the same. Baby is 71 cms tall, 7.1 kg in weight is on mixed feed. Birth weight -2.53kg

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Complementary feeding should ideally be started at around 6 months of age while continuing breastfeeding/formula. Begin with thick, home-prepared foods such as rice cereal, mashed rice with dal, khich ...  Read More

Hello, My 5 month old baby boy is 7.1 kg in weight and 71 CMS in height. He was born at 2.53kg weight. He is on mixed feed and takes formula thrice a day 120ml and the rest of the feed is breast milk. Can I increase the quantity of formula to 150ml? He is active and has more than 6 wet diapers.

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Based on the weight and height your baby is gaining weight appropriately and is having normal growth If you feel your baby stays hungry after feeding you can increase the quantity but dont increase q ...  Read More

Can we give salt in babies food? Iodine is necessary for mental health right. And the amount of water we can give to our baby. My baby is 6 months and 10 days old and weighs 6.5 kg. Also is the weight correct or not?

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Weight is approximately 7 to 7.5 kilograms will be good. Always check with growth chart if growth is proportionate as per birth weight and age. Salt as addition is not required separately from cooking ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My 10-month-old baby (weight: approximately 7 kg) started vomiting this evening. He has vomited twice so far, with about a 1-hour gap between the episodes. I initially gave him Rantac, which had helped during previous vomiting episodes, but he vomited again after that. About 1 hour ago, I gave him Ondem as previously prescribed by our

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5ml 15min before feeds 2-3times per day ...  Read More

Do intermittent in 6 month old is normal , when it will resolve, kindly advise over it , as I see persistent intermittent urine flow, the urine stream also sometimes low

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Consult for discussion and treatment ...  Read More

My daughter is 6 months old she is making less eye contact and not cooing or babling she is always engaged in hand waving as if she is playing orchestra. She is rolling had not started sitting yet she is squealing more often. There is no forth and back conversation. Shall I be worried. She smiles a lot but very few giggles and very few belly laugh.

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at 6months baby should b able to see, track , smile and follow moms face . continous sterotypical movements are not normal .... needs development assessment , vision and hearing check ...  Read More

Hello, my baby is completing 6 months soon. How I can plan starting his solids. What are the dos and don'ts i should keep in my mind. What are some strict foods to avoid. Which are the best foods to Offer and how much quantity should be given? How many meals a day ? What about their water consumption? Currently he is being exclusively breastfed ,

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It is such an exciting milestone when your baby is ready to start solids! Transitioning from exclusive breastfeeding to complementary foods is a journey that should be tailored to your baby's specific ...  Read More

Hello, I have a four month old baby boy. He is on mixed feed. I give him 90ml formula thrice a day as top up after my feed. I want to increase it to 120 ml. Is it safe? He is 67 cms tall and his weight is 6.4 kg.

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Feeding is always baby led. If he taking more, you can try to give ...  Read More

Hi My daughter is 6 years 9 months old We gave her flu shot on 5th June 2025. As her schools are re opening on 3rd June 26 we plan to give her flu shot for this year around 10 days in advance? Is that ok? As we have mostly given her Fluquadri in the past but this time hospital told they have Influvac in stock.Which vaccine is better?Should we wait

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Greetings Yes, vaccinating around May 24th, 2026, is an appropriate timeline as it allows the necessary two weeks to develop full immunity before school starts.Both Fluquadri and Influvac Tetra are h ...  Read More

I have 10 months old baby.. she is 7.5 kg weight only..birth weight 3.1.. how to increase her weight.. what are the foods can I give please suggest..

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Weight is Gud . Don’t worry Give fruits and vegetables more like Apple puree … Palak rice and Kichidi with dal carrot beans ….. Continue breast feeding . ...  Read More

Baby age :2 years. Birth weight was 1.94 kg and now at 24 months weight is 9.6 kg and height 85cm. Is the weight gain and height ok or on lesser side? I am offering him 3 major meals along with one snack everyday. Also baby is active through out the day and is a picky eater. Please suggest.

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Birth weight was on the lower side, but current height of 85 cm is reasonably okay for age. Weight of 9.6 kg is slightly on the lower side, especially if the child is a picky eater. If the baby is act ...  Read More

How can I give water to my daughter with taal mishri or simple boiled water?? And what food should I give her now??? Mango and watermelons are safe for baby?

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Greetings Give your baby simple boiled water that has been cooled to room temperature.Avoid adding taal mishri or sugar, as plain water is best for infant health.Ripe mango and watermelon are complet ...  Read More

My sister's baby girl is now 6 weeks old now & she was fine during her birth with no physical issue & good body weight of 3 kg. Initially she was on formula milk upto 10-15 days but after that she was fully on mother's bread feedings. From last few days she was crying so badly so we have also consulted with paediatrician & as per them it may be du

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ...  Read More

My baby was born on 13th feb 20206, 6 weeks earlier than expected and her birth weight was 1.52kgs. She is almost 3 months now (corrected age 1.5months) and her weight is 3kgs. She was also recently diagnosed with laryngomalacia. I wanted to check if the weight gain is normal by 3rd month? She is on combination feeding. She is otherwise an active

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Yes her weight is very less after 3months ...  Read More

My baby girl birth weight was 3.2kg.. at 2.5 month my baby weight was 5.8... bt now my baby is 3 month 7days old but my babg weignt is decreasing 5.6... plz guid for weight gain.. and reason for weight loss?

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Usually birth weight doubles at 5months of age so your kid birth weight was 3.2kg and at 5months of age you should expect a weight of 6.4kg Now baby age is 3months and current weight is 5.6kg So its ...  Read More

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