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Sir/madam, My 6 months baby boy always coming water from right eye and becomes wax is this a problem please suggest me

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Yes. This may be conjunctivitis or obstrucyion in tear passage. Plz consult pedritician ... Read More

Hello Doctor, After completing 6 months after how many days I can give semi solid or liquid food to my baby . And can I give water to my baby after completing 6 months and how much can be given. Please suggest. Thanks in advance.

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After completing 6months,the very next day you can start porridges..initially ragi is preferred. The start rice with curd, dhal, mashed vegetables etc ... Read More

Hi, mother of 6 months old baby, please tell me how much water that I can offer to my 6 month old baby per day. Please clarify

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Mother Milk has got lot of water content in it that you need not give water seperately at 6 months. Even if you want to give as she crossed 6 months already whenever needed give just sips of water ... Read More

Hello, I am a 26 year old mother of a 6 months old child. My child had been very healthy at the time of birth and has all of vaccines on time. It can just be me but I feel like he’s very less active for a 6 months old baby and has just started crawling. I want to know what are 6 months baby activities?

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At 6 months the baby should be sitting, turning to voice, babbling etc. Of you are concerned, please meet your pediatrician and share your concerns as well. ... Read More

Can water be given after 6 months If so how much quantity can be provided Note my baby is on mother feeding as well

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Water can be given to a baby after they are 6 months old, the exact amount depends upon where the baby is spending their time. In hot weather or while travelling you can give large quantities while at ... 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

Hello Doctor, What is the good start of solid and semi solid food after 6 months of baby. And what should be given first doze of food. Please suggest.

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Depends in the region you cone from and your home diet Would prefer Rice kanjee Slow introduction of various foods ... Read More

Hello Dr. I have 6 months baby can we start calceria phos to him. What should be the dose. He is always biting things now

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Hi Kindly avoid any medicine for teething Continue vit d drops till 1 yr age ... Read More

Hi, Can we give salt in dalkhichadi to 6 months old baby as well Can we give watermelon juice Thanks in advance.

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If she is 6months complete, you can start dalkhichadi and juice. If any concern kindly book an online appointment with me. Take care! ... Read More

My baby is 6 months old and is down with fever. How much pcm drops should I give her? Strength is125mg in 5ml.

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15mg per kg of paracetmol in 8hour interval Cnsult doc for cause of fever,syptmatic treatment wil nt help much ... Read More

My baby is 6 weeks old and weighs 4.25 kg. He received his 6-week vaccinations yesterday at 11 AM. After the vaccinations, he developed some swelling in the thigh and became fussy/crying. His temperature has been between 99.9°F and 100.3°F. I gave Paracetamol P-100 (100 mg/mL), 0.5 mL: 6 PM: temperature 99.9°F 1 AM: temperature 100.1

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Swelling at vaccination site and fever can occur in few babies post vaccination. If temperature is above 100F you can give paracetamol drops considering the formulation you have mentioned (100mg/ml) 0 ... Read More

Hello doctors.. My baby is 6 months old now. She is 32 weeks pre matured baby. 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 months vaccines are finished. Now want to give her 6 months vaccine. Is 6 months vaccination compulsory to give her? Can we skip this vaccine? We did not give this vaccine to my first child. She was born at 9 months( full term). Can we give vaccine at 9

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Greetings Preterm babies must be vaccinated based on chronological age from birth, not corrected age. At 6 months, essential immunizations like the Influenza and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine are highly ... Read More

5.5 months baby 8 kgs Male Urine 6-8 times Poop once in 4-5 days. Dark Green poop done from last 15 days. Does poop once in 4 days. Attaching images. Baby is Active but is accepting very less feeds from 2-3 days. Very difficult to feed. Only Took 250 ml total in a day yesterday and today also. On Formula feed Aptamil Gold 1 during day and mothers

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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

Baby is doing poop once in 4 days and colour is Dark Greenish from last 15 days Attached images for reference . Please check. Previously used to be mustard yellow. Now dark Green mix. Is it normal ? Or indicates any infection or any other issues? 5.5 months baby 8 kgs Male Urine 6-8 times Poop once in 4-5 days. Baby is Active but is accepting less

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Yes normal Don't worry ... Read More

Baby of 5.5 months under combination feed. Till last week was feeding normally. But now from last 2-3 days not accepting feeds like normal. Taking very low feeds. 2-3 times sucking and then crying. After sometime again we are trying to offer feed. Again feeding for 20-30 seconds and again not accepting feeds. Tried with Both mothers milk as well

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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

Hi doctors my daugter is 16 months old and doctor prescribed her tasiron drops for 6 months 8 drops per day her weight is 8.9kgs But 8 drops means how much mL pls tell i am not understanding Thanks

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8 drop is 0.4 ml . ... Read More

My 6 and half month old baby is not sleeping properly at night. He is waking up every hour or 2. I am giving 3 meals a day and 4 times milk a day. He is taking breastmilk and formula both. Please tell me when will he sleep whole night or sleep longer kigjt stretches??

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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 girl will be 3 month old on 25th September and she sleeps straight 6 hours in the night. Should I wake her up and feed in between? Her weight gain is so far good(1kg per month) but from last couple of weeks she is sleeping 6 hours straight at night so i am concerned . Please advice.

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At 3 months with steady weight gain of about a kilo a month, your baby doesn't need to be woken for a night feed anymore. ... Read More

My 6 month old has a fever, likely due to the seasonal change (one of the family members, 58F also has a fever at this time). I’m wondering if the correct dosage of paracetamol drops can be given. I have 100mg strength with 15ml. He weighs 6.5kg and his temperature is around 101 F.

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Greetings.. U can give 0.8 ml every 6 th hourly ... Read More

Vitanova D3 drop & wonfit DHA drop how to use for 7 months 10 days Baby?? And Should I feed my baby homemade food since he is seven months old? What to eat?

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATOLOGY ( ... Read More

Thyroid tests of baby 1. After 48 hrs of birth Age: 2 days TSH=14.64 Chemiluminescence method, serum 2. Age: 10 days Free T4= 2.14 TSH= 12.40 3. Age: 25 days T4=8.3 TSH = 9.93 4. Age: 4 month 9 days. done today Free T4=1.22 TSH= 5.410 Is it normal ? Will it get fine on its own or medication requ

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Reports are normal Breastfeeding will be the main food till 6 months Repeated testing not needed every 10 days Repeat tests after 2 months ... Read More

Baby of 4 months 4 days. Not doing poop for 8 days. Is this normal? What can be the cause? Baby on combination feed, mothers milk and then formula 60 ml Nestle Excella pro at a gap of 2 hrs. As mothers milk production is not enough. Should we change the formula feed? Urine is normal Farting with smelly gas Weight 7 kg 2"1'

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Greetings An 8-day stool gap is atypical for mixed-fed infants. Formula-fed babies usually pass stool every few days. Normal urine indicates hydration, but assessment is needed. Do not change formula ... Read More

I recently asked for my baby who has plagioschphaly, please have a look at the pictures, I am trying to reposition him as much as I can while sleeping and also giving him tummy time when he is awake.

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Greetings Positional plagiocephaly causes a noticeable flat spot on an infant's skull.Your current efforts with regular repositioning and supervised tummy time are excellent initial management strate ... Read More

My baby is 6 months old. From the past few weeks I have noticed mustard yellow/orange ear wax coming out of her ear, and yesterday I saw a small amount of black wax. She has also been pulling her ears frequently, but she is teething, so I’m unsure if it’s related. Over the past 7–8 days, she has stopped consistently responding to her name, althoug

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Hello Kindly consult your paediatrician. Teething could be the cause she’s constantly pulling her ears but regarding wax do not use any home remedies and consult. ... Read More

3 months 3 weeks baby not do poop since last 6 days. Baby on both formula feed and breast feed mix. Weight 6.75 kg male. Urinating normally. Passing smelly gas. But no poop since 6 days. What can be done so that baby does poop? Any drops or some other idea to get poop done.

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If the baby is comfortable, feeding well, and passing gas: * Continue breastfeeding and prepare formula exactly as instructed. * Gentle tummy massage and bicycle-leg movements may help. * Do not give ... Read More

Baby boy weight 6.75 kg, height 60 cm. He has not pooped since last 6 days. Mixed feed: Both breastfeeding and formula milk Formula : Nan excella pro Urine is normal. Baby is active. Passing gas: very smelly than usual What to do?

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If the baby is comfortable, feeding well, and passing gas: * Continue breastfeeding and prepare formula exactly as instructed. * Gentle tummy massage and bicycle-leg movements may help. * Do not give ... Read More

My wife delivered in January 2026 today we had positive urine pregnancy test its just 6 months my had first delivery through c section not complications though but m very anxious how we will manage... what should we do

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If you are looking for termination of pregnancy you can meet a doctor in person ... Read More

My baby is 9 months old sitting independently bearing weight on legs turning to both sides but not rolling completely sometimes babbels just like aaaaa aaaghaaa responding to other sounds but not responding to her name she is tracking objects very well but not that faces plays with me rarely and frequently smiles Should I worry or this is normal

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Just keep doing and focusing more on milestones regularily You will see the results in two months itself ... 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

Baby of 2 months 20 days. Previously used to pass stool almost 10-15 times daily. But from last 2 days not passed stool even once. Pls suggest. Urine is normal 10-12 times a day. Weight 5.5 kgs Breast feeding and formula milk both. Nestle Nan pro excella -1 Crankiness is there. Sleeping but getting up in 10-15 minutes. Passing gas many times as u

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It's normal if baby is accepting feed normally and passing urine normally ... Read More

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