Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Head remains warm
My daughter 6month head remains warm and irritating..keeps her head down during tummy time and cough in between
Answers (5)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
It’s normal for the baby’s head to feel warm. She needs complementary feeds now along with breast feeds.
Next Steps
Measure her temperature. Consult to know about proper feeds during this time . If the cough is disturbing inform/ consult with doctor.
Health Tips
Feed her slowly and observe how she swallows.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+162
It will s normal for babies head to be warm.It is not fever. If she has cough for 2days,shall start cough syrup. If any concern kindly book an online appointment with me.
Take care!
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Babies heads are warm normally. Please measure temperature with a thermometer. Only if there is fever, treatment is needed. Minor cough also does not need treatment. Irritation may be due to colic. Give colic drops and contact again if not better
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Anupama M Gupta
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Measure temperature with thermometer. Fever is 100 or more then consult
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Manjusha
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ongole
Hi,baby's brain grows rapidly in the first 2 years.So due to increased blood supply to the brain head is warm.It is normal.For any queries consult me online.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.