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He is under weight. He is 5 days old
My baby is under weight and he doesn't know how to suck mother's nipple. That's why he cant feed properly. So please suggest me solution.
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I think he is not 5 years old.
I think he is a newborn.
I need to know whether he is a premature baby.
What is his weight.
You can express breast milk and give it by spoon.
With time, he will be able to suck breast.
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give also vitamin D 400 units daily
keep baby warm
vaccination as per schedule
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We need to see the child
Would prefer online video consultation
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Hi
How old is the baby ..?
Need more information about weight and feeding
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Online consultation
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If you have started on bottle feeding baby will have nipple confusion
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Give him your expressed breastmilk by katori spoon.
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would need a detailed history to comment in a better manner.
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consult Online.
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Use nipple shield or Express your breastmilk and feed him thro palladai..
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Is your baby 5 years old ? Or 5 days old? What was his birth weight and what was his gestation period? How was he delivered?
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What's the birth weight, present age and present weight?
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
Pediatrician
27 yrs exp
Gurgaon
What was the gestational weight at birth? What was the birth weight? Generally babies can suck from 34 weeks . If your baby is more than that then he should suck, better you do online consultation to suggest some solution
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Online consultation
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Try with bipple shield
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
More detailed history required
What was his birth weight?
Term/ preterm?
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Consult online for the proper feeding and latching.
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Dr. Nancy Austine
Pediatrician
34 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please show the child to a Pediatrician and get him assessed
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Dr. Zeemit Hirani
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Surat
What is the weight of the baby.
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