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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 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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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 doctor, my baby is 3.5 months old and his vaccination is scheduled on 27th June. There is also a polio drive on Sunday. Should I give the polio drops during the drive, or skip this round and give them in the next drive? Is it okay to continue the scheduled vaccination as planned, or should I postpone it

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You must give pulse polio drops even if your child is fully vaccinated. Check this out: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaANdT6SDQY/?igsh=MWN6MzMzdW0xYW5oYw== ...  Read More

Hello, My 5 month old baby boy is 7.1 kg in weight and 71 CMS in height. He was born at 2.53kg weight. He is on mixed feed and takes formula thrice a day 120ml and the rest of the feed is breast milk. Can I increase the quantity of formula to 150ml? He is active and has more than 6 wet diapers.

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Based on the weight and height your baby is gaining weight appropriately and is having normal growth If you feel your baby stays hungry after feeding you can increase the quantity but dont increase q ...  Read More

Can we give salt in babies food? Iodine is necessary for mental health right. And the amount of water we can give to our baby. My baby is 6 months and 10 days old and weighs 6.5 kg. Also is the weight correct or not?

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Weight is approximately 7 to 7.5 kilograms will be good. Always check with growth chart if growth is proportionate as per birth weight and age. Salt as addition is not required separately from cooking ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a recurring anal fissure problem for more than 6 months. I consulted two local general surgeons, and both diagnosed it as a small anal fissure. They prescribed Analbliss ointment and Lactofibre powder. Despite consciously maintaining a high-fiber diet and drinking around 3–4 liters of water daily, I continue to have e

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Your symptoms are suggestive of a chronic anal fissure that is healing and recurring due to intermittent hard stools. Since this has been ongoing for more than 6 months despite conservative treatment, ...  Read More

My daughter is 6 months old she is making less eye contact and not cooing or babling she is always engaged in hand waving as if she is playing orchestra. She is rolling had not started sitting yet she is squealing more often. There is no forth and back conversation. Shall I be worried. She smiles a lot but very few giggles and very few belly laugh.

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at 6months baby should b able to see, track , smile and follow moms face . continous sterotypical movements are not normal .... needs development assessment , vision and hearing check ...  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 3 months old baby has red rash on back of his head and its itchy. Attaching photo for clarity.Kindly suggest please?

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The rash in the photo is most likely due to sweat rash (miliaria) or mild irritant dermatitis in the neck/scalp fold area, which is common in young infants. Keep the area clean and dry, avoid excessiv ...  Read More

Hi I have very much OCD and overthinking. Today I took tetanus vaccine single dose vaccine but it kept out of fridge for 16-17 minutes and I was holding vaccine my hand was also sweating and temperature is 43 degree so because vaccine kept out for 16-17 minutes will it still give protection for 6 months ?

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Yes, the tetanus vaccine will still work. Being out of the fridge for 15–17 minutes, even in warm weather, does not usually affect its effectiveness. It should still provide proper protection. ...  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

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