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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

Hello doctor My baby girl is now 5.5 months. I want to give her solid food from 6 month onwards. Please provide me the diet chart of baby from 6 mon onwards. What to give and what not and time of feeding from morning to evening everything in details.

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Start with rice kanji, dal, mashed potato, . Avoid fruits iniitially. Try to introduce one new food item every 3 rd to 4 thday. Continue breast feeding on demand. For more details contact me for tel ... Read More

I am mother of 4 month old baby. After two months ( baby complets 6 month) I have to return to my work( 9 to 6) in bank. My baby is completely on Bm. I want to breastfeed my baby after joining. Is breast pump can help me. How much time can I store breast milk.

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Breast milk is can be stored for 8 hrs at room temperature and for 24 hrs in fridge at 2 to 8 degree centigrade. ... Read More

I regret breast feeding my child. My in laws kind of forced me into formula feed my baby, insisting that child keeps crying, becoz I have insufficient milk so and so. And postpartum depression hit me hard. I was taking care of my child alone. With no help I suffered a lot. Now my child is 6 months old, he has a lot of health complication becoz of f

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My baby girl has turned 6 months . We are trying to feed her solid food by mashing cooked rice & moong dal without adding any salt or sweet to it. Howeve my daughter refuses to take the food and taking only 6-7 tablespoons of food. Pls advice how to feed her and will it be possible if we add some half scoop of cerelac to mashed solid food so th

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Hi. Make it less dense and porridge like initially by mixing formula milk into it. Cerelac you can add but better give seperately. And mix jaggery and ghee to make it taste and nutrient dense. Continu ... Read More

My 6.5 months baby girl is taking solid food (rice & moong dal converted into porridge type without putting salt and sweet) but with hesitation. How we can feed her solid food . Can we add pinch of lemon or ghee to the porridge mix and feed. Kindly advise.

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Yes u can add lemon and ghee to her foods.... ... Read More

Hi i have 4 month 6 days old baby boy now some days i feel he is not feed properly he is on top feed. Please suggest me what i am do?

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Why you felt that baby is not feeding properly.. sometime it's just a misconception..When babys are active passing urine adequately and sleeping well means Baby is taking adequate feed. ... Read More

My 6-week-old son vomits everytime after breastfeeding curdly a little and sometimes vomits more than a little amount. Is it worry signs?

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After every feed do burping for atleast 30mins and make the child lie on the bed .If child is not taking feeds you need to worry, otherwise no issues. ... Read More

My baby is weeks old. From some days she is crying after 5 minutes of feed and not latching properly. If trying to feed she is crying a lot. From last days she is taking her tongue out many times. Urine and stool is ok. What could be the reason for crying?

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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 num ... 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 doctor, My baby girl is 3 months old ..her birth weight is 3.6kgs on 04/04/2026 and now her weight is 5kgs ... Her weight gain is like this.. at the time of discharge..on 10/04/2026 weight is 3.2kgs..on 06/05/2026 weight is 4.3kgs... on 07/06/2026 weight is 4.8kgs ..now her weight is 5kgs... She is on exclusive breastfeeding upto two months.

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No need to worry baby is gaining weight though slowly also if possible avoid bottle feeding to try to avoid nipple confusion. If any doubts regarding feeding can contact me or nearby pediatrician ... Read More

Hello, I am about to start solids for my baby who will turn 6 months in two weeks. Need guidance on the same. Baby is 71 cms tall, 7.1 kg in weight is on mixed feed. Birth weight -2.53kg

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Complementary feeding should ideally be started at around 6 months of age while continuing breastfeeding/formula. Begin with thick, home-prepared foods such as rice cereal, mashed rice with dal, khich ... Read More

Hi , My 3 months baby boy is 6 kg . First I want to know if he comes under normal weight range. Second he has cold and cough and some fast breathing as told by doctor he may or may not need hospitalization. He is on formula feed inmil .Because in starting I have tried all things but he refused breast so unfortunately I have to formula feed him . I

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At 3months age 6kg wt.is normal ,formula feeds does not cause cough and cold ,only concern is fast breathing .Please watch closely ,if it is more than 60 / min ,then consult any pediatrician inyour ar ... Read More

Hi , My 3 months baby boy is 6 kg . First I want to know if he comes under normal weight range. Second he has cold and cough and some fast breathing as told by doctor he may or may not need hospitalization. He is on formula feed inmil .Because in starting I have tried all things but he refused breast so unfortunately I have to formula feed him . I

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Greetings A weight of 6 kg is perfectly healthy and sits around the 25th to 50th percentile for a 3-month-old baby boy. Formula feeding itself does not cause a cold, though breast milk provides speci ... Read More

Hello, my baby is completing 6 months soon. How I can plan starting his solids. What are the dos and don'ts i should keep in my mind. What are some strict foods to avoid. Which are the best foods to Offer and how much quantity should be given? How many meals a day ? What about their water consumption? Currently he is being exclusively breastfed ,

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It is such an exciting milestone when your baby is ready to start solids! Transitioning from exclusive breastfeeding to complementary foods is a journey that should be tailored to your baby's specific ... Read More

A week back my baby started solids as she is 6 months old old now. So today on day 6 she has not pooped its more than 20 hrs . Yesterday she pooped well greenish solid type . She is mixed feed baby .

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Usually if motion is not passed for 2-3 days no concern. Hard stool difficult to pass pain and bleeding requires evaluation and medication. More vegetable and fruits in a palatable form is good for so ... Read More

My baby is 10 weeks old her weight is 5 kg I am giving formula and breast feeding total 250 ml is it enough

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500 to 600 ml is ideal.but if u can not measure see the wt gain,activeness of child,and6to 7 time a day passage of urine suggest that intake of the infant is ok ... Read More

Pre term baby weight 2 kg Now he is 13 days old. He is sleeping around 20 hrs Brest feeding krta h bt sota bhut h Is it normal? Toilet ja rha Hr feeding pr potty krta

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Greetings It is very common for a 13-day-old preterm baby weighing 2 kg to sleep up to 20 hours a day, as they need significant rest for growth and development. Frequent bowel movements after every f ... Read More

How can I give water to my daughter with taal mishri or simple boiled water?? And what food should I give her now??? Mango and watermelons are safe for baby?

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Greetings Give your baby simple boiled water that has been cooled to room temperature.Avoid adding taal mishri or sugar, as plain water is best for infant health.Ripe mango and watermelon are complet ... Read More

My sister's baby girl is now 6 weeks old now & she was fine during her birth with no physical issue & good body weight of 3 kg. Initially she was on formula milk upto 10-15 days but after that she was fully on mother's bread feedings. From last few days she was crying so badly so we have also consulted with paediatrician & as per them it may be du

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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 42 days old and on breast milk by bottle. She takes very little milk 15-20 ml and either starts crying or drowsy. She never drank 40-60 ml in one go. Keep on snacking 10-15 ml in every 20 mins when awake. I am worried when she will have 60-120 ml in one feed. She takes very little milk. In 40 days she gained 1 kg weight. 6-8 urine nappi

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Some points to be kept in mind 1. Try to avoid bottle feeding 2. See for breast feeding attachment techniques 3. Feed every 2 hours or when baby demands 4. Keep upright on shoulder 20-30 mins post f ... Read More

My baby was born at 34 weeks 2 days and has just completed 8 weeks. He has been exclusively breastfed since his 4th week and has good weight gain (from 2.3 kg at birth to around 4.3 kg currently) and adequate urine output. Is it normal for him to have 3–4 hour gaps between feeds at night? Also, what is the maximum recommended gap between feed

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Preterm or term the frequency is 2nd hrly , during night time gap may be 3-4 hrs some times , instead of focusing on frequency focus on: 1 adequate urine output atleast 4-5 times daily 2 adequate wt ... Read More

Hi i am a mother of 2 months old baby i am feeling guilty and i was tensed because after delivery due c section is was unable to breast feed my baby for 5 days and during that time others in family they have only given 2 time formula per day and I was not knowing the consequences of it earlier but now I know so I feel terrific when I think about th

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Yes hypoglycemia can lead to consequences like visual deformity, developmental delay but as u have mentioned that the child is 2 months now , is active and gaining weight, the child seems to be thrivi ... Read More

My baby is 1 month 15days old she is taking feed every 4 hours in night is it safe or i should feed her every 2 to 3 hours her birth weight was 3 kg then 200 gms reduced in 1st week andregained in 2 nd week and then she was stuck in 3kgs and after that now 1 month 2o days she is 1.77 so 4 hour gap is ok or not inbetween feed

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No don't do like that Give every 2nd hourly or atleast for 3hrs If u delayed for 4hrs baby blood sugars glucose will come down which has its own problems to baby ... 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

Baby is 2 months 10 days old,she is vomiting or spitting after feed and swallowing it sometimes,is it normal

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If weight is normal, gaining good weight wrt birth weight, then its normal. Usually its normal physiological response n called GER. ... Read More

When I do breast feeding to 10 days old baby .After feeding I get blood in my chest area .its means getting blood from breast after feeding.her sucking power is strong . What shall I do ?

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My baby girl was born 2.2 kg with IUGR at 36 weeks. She is 2.5 month old now and weights 3.8 kg. I want to ask do i still need to feed her every 2 hours or can i give on demand feeding. Sometimes she sleeps at stretch for 3-4 hours do i need still to wake her up for feeds.

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baby with a history of IUGR, it is best to consult the pediatrician in person Generally, once a baby has established a good weight gain pattern and is past their birth weight, on-demand feeding is a ... 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

My daughter is 1 month old, her current weight as of last week was 3.25 kg, her birthday weight was 2.5 kg born in 36 week. She has reflux issues because after every feed she throws out curd like milk. Currently she fully formula fed (Similac Total Comfort) we are giving 60 ml every 3 hours but she is demanding more within 1 to 1.5 hours of every f

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We give feeds as much as baby demand, we should give complete feeds , Do burping every time after feeds ... Read More

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