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Dhoop to new baby
Is it safe to give ajwain & garlic dhoop to New born baby in traditional way??? My baby is 3.5 months old, I have been given dhoop to her since her birth. Please advise.
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Pls stop it...
Its not advisable to young infant as smoke may harm his or her lungs...
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
smoke is not good in any way.
It contains carbon monoxide and carbon particles which should be avoided.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
No. Do not give anything orally apart from mother’s milk till 6 months.
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Nothing is healthier than mother’s milk.
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Dr. Sai Praneetha
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing happens but if baby develops repeated cough or cold please stop it
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