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Contamination in my baby's milk bottle
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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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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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Watch for loose motion
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Watch for loose motion , diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy.
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Dr. Farha Hasan
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Delhi
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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