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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

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

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

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

Please suggest any ear drops and home remedies for ear itching in 6 month old baby boy thank you baby name aarav

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Consult an ENT doctor before using any ear drops ...  Read More

My baby has just turned 6 months old and I have started introducing solids. I wanted some guidance regarding complementary feeding. Could you please advise on: • Which foods should be introduced first and in what order? • What textures are appropriate at different stages (puree, mash, small lumps, etc.)? • When should I start intr

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Good evening pls connect through practo app tomorrow day time. ...  Read More

My baby's birth weight was 3kg Now she is 14 months old and her weight was 8.1 kg Is it normal ...I continued breastfeed for night time only Is it normal.?

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Normal only no need to worry . ...  Read More

Hi ,my baby is 3.5 month old still neck is not stable why its still need support will it be ok is some days

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Was the baby premature ? Does he lift head in line while prone ? ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My baby boy whose birth weight was 2.5kg Now he is 1 year 3 months old with 9.6kg weight and 76cm height. Is that under normal range for Indian baby boy?

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Greetings it's normal for his age ...  Read More

Baby age 20 month old. Current weight 9.05 kg. Birth weight 1.94 kg. Is the weight gain ok or underweight? Please need you suggestion.

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Weight gain is adequate ...  Read More

My baby's birth weight was 3.16kgs and now he is 6.2kgs in 6 months 9 days. He is under weight for his age. I give him solids 2 times in a day. He is on formula feed and drink around 600-700 ml approx. in a day. He has feeding issues which started from when he was 4 months old and has worsen now. No matter how hungry he is, he won't drink milk unle

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Greetings It is normal for a 6-month-old male baby to weigh 6.2 kgs, as the typical range is 6.4 to 9.7 kgs. He is slightly below the average but still within a reasonable range, and steady growth is ...  Read More

Hello, My baby is almost 4 month old Her weight is 5.3 kg and height 63 cm,is the growth normal?? And also can I give her vi syneral zinc drops? Also she has frothy poop which is very concerning!

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Greetings weight is fine for the age, regarding stool ist normal, Zincovit can be given ...  Read More

Hello all, my baby girl is 11 months old, and her weight is now only 6.7 kgs. While all similar aged around me have crossed 8kgs. Her birth weight was 2.65kgs. Was 5.3 kgs before 5 months, but since then weight gain has been slow. Trying to give her 3 meals with 1 snack. For the last 1-2 months, not eating solids properly, maximum one meal she ea

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Milestones? What all can she do at 11 months? ...  Read More

Hello, my baby is 6 months and it's been a month since we have started his solids and he used to poop once everyday and sometimes twice. But since last 2 days he has not popped and today morning he was trying to poop but couldn't empty his bowel and was able to pass a little bit of stool which was hard. Is my baby constipated? If yes, what to do? O

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That is normal .. u should weaning food aftr 6 months of age , not from 6th months actually ...  Read More

Hello, I am looking for guidance on the correct medication and dosage for my 6-year-old son (Weight: 20kg, Height: 122cm). He has developed a dry, hacking cough specifically triggered by smoke inhalation. He has slight fever. I currently have access to: 1. Alex P 2. Benylin Dry Cough syrup 3. Solvin Cold syrup Which of these is most appropriate

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Based on your description, your child has an irritant-triggered dry cough (smoke exposure) with mild fever. For an isolated dry cough, the most appropriate option among the medicines you have is Beny ...  Read More

My baby(female)is 2 months and 18 days old her weight is 4.5 and the birth weight is 3.10. is this normal I'm giving formula milk which is similac plus stage 1 due to lack of milk supply for me. 8-10 times urine in a day and 1-3 time stools in a day do I need to make any changes?

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Your baby’s weight gain, urine output, and stools are appropriate for age. On formula-fed babies, this pattern is common and reassuring. No changes are needed at present—just continue the same feeding ...  Read More

Can i give solvin cold drops for cold and congestion to my 2 month old baby?, what is dosage? His weight is 6.480 kg

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Yes you can give. But better to avoid ...  Read More

My 6 year old daughter has a small patch of dandruff on her head. And it has started to spread now . I regularly shampoo her hair and use coconut oil. I have dandruff, so may be because of that she also got dandruff. Please give some remedy/ treatment as I don't want to use any harsh chemicals on my child's head.

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We have an innovative treatment for dandruff Our anti dandruff product gives relief from first application However sometimes there can be other reasons as well You can book appointment and proceed a ...  Read More

My baby weight during birth was 2.2kg she was IUGR and delivered in 36th week, now after one month her weight is 2.9kg. Is she gaining the weight appropriately?

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It’s fine , in first month , a bit lower range of normal this is common.next month onwards baby will improve 15-30 gm per kg per day .For Your baby at least 30 gm per day, No need to check every day w ...  Read More

Hello doctor, my baby is 6.5 month old. Since last 1 week small small acne type occur on back side and now on stomach area and near cheek also. After 6 month I have started giving her mashed banana and ragi porridge. I have also attached pic on acne for your reference. Kindly look and advice how to deal with it.

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

My baby 6.5 month old does not roll from back to tummy. She rolls tummy to back. Sits with minimum support and bears weight on legs as well. When will she roll from back to tummy

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I understand your concern regarding development I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (849605 ...  Read More

6 month old is having a running nose with mucus. He is coughing since last 4days. Breastfeeding is okay. Sleep discomfort ( may be due to block nose). Cries with watery eyes

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

My baby with 6 months old passing dark green poop with little black colour in it.. he is formula feed baby and he is having vit d, iron and zincovit drops. He started solids ragi porridge, fruits, veggies, he is active, urine is normal, feeding properly.. I am concern with change in poop colour is this normal ? I will attach a photo plz advice

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact nu ...  Read More

Hello, My daughter recently turned 1. Her birth weight was 3.2kg. Currently her weight is around 8.9kg. I want to know if her weight is appropriate as per age. When she was 6 months old she got infected with covid. Does this effect her growth?? Kindly advise.

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Greetings weight is approximate for the age group.. usually Covid won't affect the growth ...  Read More

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