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2026-04-05 16:39:38
My baby who is of 12 months is holding his head with both hands and repeating the same action multiple times since a day. When doing so, he is normal(playful) at times and irritated at times. Is it something unusual or a normal behaviour? Any physical consultation with doctor is required at this moment? Suggestions pls. Note : He is having cold and cough since 3 days and taking medicines for the same.
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At 12 months the babies don't hold their head with anything.  The head holding is perfect and they make an attempt to walk. Please consult a Paediatrician in your area if your child is showing this gesture often.

Answered2026-04-07 05:49:23

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-04-07 02:25:57

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It's totally normal playful activity

Answered2026-04-06 13:41:09

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Hllo , i want to know some more details , that baby activity is normal or not , shivering or not , please clear it out , sometimes we ignore those type of activity May be it’s tremor.
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For cold and cough give him antibiotics syrup , kindly consult with me .. i will solve your prob, nine eight nine six zero two five eight four one.. if any quary.

Answered2026-04-06 13:39:28

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Do consult

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Its normal activity done by babies,continue medication as pediatrician suggested

Answered2026-04-06 13:06:47

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Its absolutely normal... nothing to worry

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Pediatrician consult required.

Answered2026-04-06 12:56:32

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Yes, consult a pediatrician .

Answered2026-04-06 12:54:45

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Have physical consultation with paediatrician

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Physical consultation required

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Please consult

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Need physical conaultation

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

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The child may have ear pain or irritation in the ears and is not able to tell . Look for any discharge from both ears and if you find its there then consult your physician or pediatrician.

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