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Contamination in my baby's milk bottle

2024-11-14 21:01:00
While feeding my 2-month-old baby, I noticed a small cockroach in her milk bottle after she had already drunk some of it. I’m feeling concerned and would appreciate guidance on what steps to take in this situation.
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Watch for loose motion , diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy.

Answered2024-11-16 04:26:42

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Monitor for loose stools, vomiting and fever Maintain hygiene

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Watch for warning signs - vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, refusal of feeds, abdominal distension
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consult nearby pediatrician once

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Watch for loose motion

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Cockroaches carry microbes responsible for infections like gastrointestinal infections, typhoid etc. Whether the infection will develop or not depends on amount of the contaminated milk consumed, immunity of baby.
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If you observe symptoms like decreased feeding, fever, loose stools, vomiting then consult nearby paediatrician.

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