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My baby is three month old today.My concern is can I feed my three month old in sleeping position.is it consider safe ?

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Not safe I think . Possibility of ear infection is high ...  Read More

Can i feed my baby in sleeping position I cannot sit for too long. Please suggest? My baby is 18days old

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You can feed in sleeping postion but you have to be careful about nasal block and regurgitation... ...  Read More

Hi Mam/Sir Can we give feeding in lying position as my baby always likes to drink in a lying position.. He is 45 days old.. Please suggest

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It is advised to prop the baby up slightly while feeding to avoid ENT infections that may occur if microaspirations occur . Also avoid feeding while sleeping . ...  Read More

Is sidelying breast feeding position is safe for a new born child?? Does this position make ear infection to d baby or it make milk to get absorbed in the baby's lungs?? My baby is 20days old.please suggest

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No it's not safe ..days baby take 1 month to get adjusted for sucking...better mother be in sitting position to avoid choking and aspiration till 3 months ...  Read More

My baby one month old. My question is Can we feed baby swaddled?? Or should we remove him from swadled cloth and feed??

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You can feed in a position comfortable to you and your baby ...  Read More

My baby is two months old now. He sometimes sleeps with me in this position like this after feeding him. If I change position, he will wake up immediately.. is it safe for baby to sleep in side. Please advice.

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As long as face doesn't get smothered in bed clothes it's fine ...  Read More

Hi I am already 30 weeks pregnant. Based on my last ultrasound my baby has already moved to cephalic position. Is it too early for the baby to be in this position? Is this a sign of early labour?

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Connect please ...  Read More

Baby not set down position in last month of pregnancy what to do? When we visited last week doctor told that baby still not come in down delivery position so we should wait for week or 10 days. Is it ok?

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Yes it is ok to wait. In primigravida(first pregnancy) it takes its position early at 36wks and in next pregnancy it takes its position late so let your obstetrician assess after 10 days. ...  Read More

Hello doctors I'm in my 33 week. I had a scan last week where the baby's position was mentioned as cephalic. I want to know whether the baby is still going to change the position or this will be the final position till delivery??? PFA reports

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The position of baby is fixed by 32weeks in case of first pregnancy. ...  Read More

I went on a c section delivery and my son is 4 months old. Due to heavy back pain, I occasionally feed my baby in the laying down position especially during night.. Is that fine? Will it cause any problem to my baby?

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Hello, we do not recomend feeding in sleeping position just like we cannot drink water in sleeping position. You can express ur milk in katori and feed the child with spoon in case ur not able to sit ...  Read More

Baby of 5.5 months under combination feed. Till last week was feeding normally. But now from last 2-3 days not accepting feeds like normal. Taking very low feeds. 2-3 times sucking and then crying. After sometime again we are trying to offer feed. Again feeding for 20-30 seconds and again not accepting feeds. Tried with Both mothers milk as well

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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

Hello doctor, My baby is 3.5 months old.. she is on MMS GOLD STAGE1 topfeed ... How much amount should I mix water and milk powder.. on tin it's showing 135ml-4 scoops...but generally for scoop 30ml water know.. it's confusing please suggest

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Hello It is 30 mL of water for one leveled scoop. ...  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

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'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

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

My baby weight during birth was 2.2 kg and now after 42 days its 3.1/3.2kg. She is on mix feeding as i have low milk supply. I feed her every 2 hours, do i still need to feed her every 2 hours as she sleeps for 3-4 hours sometime.

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Yed ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My baby was born at 34 weeks 3 days (late preterm) via normal delivery, birth weight 2.2 kg. Delivery was early due to maternal ICP with itching. In the first few days after birth, my baby had two episodes of low blood sugar (46–47 mg/dL), which stabilized with feeding. Since discharge, we are not checking sugar at home as advis

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Greetings of the baby is not active or sweating then check sugars otherwise no need as routine ...  Read More

My daughter is a month old now she is throwing up after feeding she is felling discomfort and not passed motion for 2 days only small fart

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Burping after each feed for 10-15 minutes, tummy time for 2-3 hrs per day . If not releieved. Consult me or any pediatrician ...  Read More

Hi , I appreciate all the feedback and help this group could give. I have an exclusively breastfed reflux baby, 8 months old now (pediatriciandiagnosed him with GErd), and he keeps looking to feed every hour on average. He has started taking solids as well 2 months now. But since he keeps looking for milk, I am never sure if he is really hungry o

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Greetings looks like it's just habitual feeding . So try to deviate the child and play more with child ...  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 3 month old baby likes to be held in upright position in my shoulder. She enjoys looking around and watch surroundings with her head up when I hold her like it l. She cries when I hold her in my arms. Is safe to hold her upright in shoulders at this age? Does it put much pressure on spine?

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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 (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRI ...  Read More

Hi My 2 months old baby suddenly started to refuse breast feed the moment I offer him my feed he starts crying hard even though I don’t give him bottle much specially at night but he is accepting pumped /formula in bottle I’m so stressed I even have tried different position and quit places to feed him but as soon as I bring him close to latch he

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Sometimes there will be confusion for the baby for nipple and bottle If he used to bottle feed Try with nipple sheild on ur breast for sometime and then start on ur breast For as a mother you may f ...  Read More

My baby is cephalic position at 34 weeks but doctor said baby has not engaged his head ? Is normal delivery possible

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Yes , engagement can occur as late as 39 weeks ...  Read More

35 weeks one day pregnancy at 30 weeks scan baby cephalic only but again yesterday 35 weeks scan baby was in breech position. My first pregnancy so is there chance to baby turn again into cephalic or C section only option Or else is there any exercises or something to do about it to change position. Amniotic fluid 13cm Baby weight 2kg 600grams

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Hi I can understand your concern but don't worry baby can rotate,need to wait till 37 weeks... ...  Read More

Can I stop feeding my 2 year old baby by applying neem leaf.. kindly advise.. I do not have any help to ween her off

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Hello mam That's a very crude method which can lead to many complications. I need to ask few more questions. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp cha ...  Read More

Why does my newborn 17 days old suddenly started to get irritated nd Fussy to have feeds like she's continuously rotating her head and hands are like she is catching flies but in real there isn't any then she start her feed but just 3 to 4 milk or sec later she started crying and I have noticed a little swallen cheeks what's the cause can anyone su

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Is it okay to opt for both breast milk and formula milk for a 2 week old baby ? Can I feed both breast milk and formula milk to my 2 weeks old baby ?

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Hey! It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed your baby till the age of 6 months. Formula feeding is an exception and not the norm. If your breast milk is adequate, it is always better to not intro ...  Read More

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