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Nose Rubbing and weight gain query

2025-08-21 14:22:56
My 5.5month old baby always rub his nose . actually 15days ago he caught cold and I used Sinarest AF doctor prescribed and Nasoclear but don't know why he rub his nose because of mucus or what. And also his weight is 6kg now his birth weight was 2.5kg is it good weight gain???
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Weight gain is good. Nothing to worry about rubbing his nose, if he is a happy baby.

Answered2025-08-24 06:19:49

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Yes weight is appropriate. Acc to birth weight . Weight gain is good . No need to worry .
Next Steps
Chek nostrils if any nose blok put nasal drops - 2 drops in each nostril .
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Continue breast feeding

Answered2025-08-23 13:13:58

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