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My baby is 51 days old. I'm using Dettol with cold water for washing baby clothes. For diapers and baby clothes to avoid smell- my mom using some more quantity. How much Dettol to use? Is it safe to use Dettol? Please advice. Thank you

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It depends on what you are talking about, the dettol antiseptic or washing liquid. Also dependent on the amount of soap. Any non-biological detergent is also fine. Also wash with warm water, not col ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am currently 37 weeks and 2 days pregnant. Just some few hours back I rubbed my hands with a small cap full of undiluted dettol antiseptic liquid and then washed them with body soap and water about 5 times to get rid of the smell of dettol. I wanted know if using undiluted dettol on my hands is harmful to my baby? Even after washin

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Not to worry..relax.. ...  Read More

I have a baby boy and his age is only 2.5 Months. Can we use dettol along with detergent while cleaning his clothes??

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Yes you can but not compulsory. Thank you Dr Aditi Birje MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI SHREE GURUMAAULI CLINIC YOGI NAGAR BORIVALI WEST MUMBAI ...  Read More

I have applied undiluted dettol in my 1 year babies toe it was bleeding. Is it safe to use? . Does dettol burn on skin?

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After part injured then antiseptic solutions are for cleaning the wound not for local application. Always use 1:20dilution to clean the wound or u can use running tap water to clean the wound. After d ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother to a one month 28 days daughter. I took a bath with dettol liquid dissolved in water and after that gave feed to my daughter. Will that affect?

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No, this shall not affect your baby while breastfeeding. ...  Read More

Sir my 18 months baby mistakly drink dettol one day ago now she is suffering with vomiting and motions what will do ?

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Show to doctor please for any kind of foregn body or liquid ingestions ...  Read More

My maid washed baby feeder bottles with dettol. The smell won't go away and also read on many sites that dettol is toxic if ingested. Please advise if I have to throw those bottles or still safe to use them?

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Usually shouldn't be a problem when washed with dettol. Still if the smell persists &doubt lingers better to change the bottles. Before that Pl know the techniques of bottle hygiene properly. Regards ...  Read More

Dr. Pls suggest my baby is 7.5 months old.. can I use walker for my baby? Is it safe to use or not??

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Hi, Do not use now. Once they try to hold and stand , then use walkers. ...  Read More

At which week is it safe for the mom to leave a baby behind and travel for 5 days Pls advise since this is an urgent request

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After 6 months ...  Read More

Is Toxim O drops safe for a 2.5 month old baby ? My doctor has suggested to take it for 5 days and I just found on practo that it is not safe for kids less than 6 months old.

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Hello ! U can give No Problem ...  Read More

Is it safe giving aloe vera juice to 1year old baby suffering from eczema ??????????????????????????????????????

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Hello! Usually Aloe Vera Juice is not recommended for children below 13 years due to its laxative and diarrhoea inducing effects. It can be given in small amounts. However if eczema is extensive it re ...  Read More

Hello Sir, some Dettol (4-5 ml) sanitizer went into the stomach. Is there any problem? Now there are no symptoms.

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Minimum amount as such no problem. But vomiting, throat pain, vomiting appear go to hospital ASAP ...  Read More

Heard news that cough syrups for babies are getting banned. My 10 month old baby son is having cough. We consulted the doctor, and they prescribed cough syrup Mcbery Oral drops. https://pharmeasy.in/online-medicine-order/macbery-oral-drops-15ml-211536 Are they safe?

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Yes they are safe. The banned cough syrups were from a particular pharma company which had excess ethylene glycol in them. Rest of the branded pharma companies are safe and effective to use ...  Read More

We have a new flat that we will be moving in to shortly. After the house is painted, how many days should we wait before moving in ,so that the harmful effect of paint is no longer there to affect my baby or us adults.

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Till strong smell goes off. ...  Read More

Baby 13 months old was having mucus in stool since last 10days, initially given enterogermina, darolac and ZN20.. condition got much better...stool routine n culture report were clear...however there still mucus in stool..so giardia antigen test was done (she done come in contact with relatives pet dog n cat)..the test report came positive..so we s

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Yes it’s safe ...  Read More

Hi doctor,my toddler is 23months old I have been using Dettol hand wash to clean his area of potty while he does potty,I have been using since long now may b 3-4 months is it safe kindly please suggest liquid hand wash the original one (Dettol handwash the orange one)

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Hello Dettol hand wash is great for hands, but not safe for your child’s private areas. The skin there is very delicate, and using such strong products can cause rashes or discomfort. Just use plain ...  Read More

Is Thrombophob Gel is safe for 3 month old baby for leg pain after vaccination?????????????????????

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Greetings no it's not helpful ...  Read More

We’re planning to travel around 680 km by car from Bangalore with our 6-month-old baby. We’ll be using a rear-facing ISOFIX car seat that is appropriate for their age and size. We plan to take a break every 2 hours to take the baby out of the seat and allow some movement. We wanted to check with you: • Is it safe for our 6-month-old to be in a c

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General Tips (Regardless of Mode) Plan travel during nap times to make the journey easier. Breastfeeding/formula essentials: Carry enough for the entire journey. Diaper bag: Include extra clothes, dia ...  Read More

I'm having 2nd pregnancy now but I have 9 months baby boy so now I want to get abortion , this is my 7thweek is it safe for me ? Suggest me doctor!!

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Consult local gynecologist. It's safe. ...  Read More

Hi ,My son is 4 and a half months old, he already started rolling down ( lying on belly) , do baby carriers be safe at this stage, shall I use baby carriers to carry him ? Please advise

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U can use but it should be tied , should be like baby can not roll down, carefully u can use ...  Read More

I'm using littles baby wipes form the day my kid was born..it contains phenoxyethanol..these days everyone saying these chemical cause cancer...is it safe to use or I discontinue using it..are there any alternatives.. please answer my question... Thank you

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It's safe to use but if you are too anxious then you can use just a simple soft thin cotton cloth. Just be careful you do not rub too harshly. ...  Read More

My son is 8 month old and his weight is 8.2kg.He has been down with fever since yesterday so his doc gave him crocin drops for fever and maxtra oral drops for runny nose.is it safe to give maxtra drops 0.5 ml thrice a day to baby's as it's written on medicine cover not to give maxtra to children below 5yrs?

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For fever Crocin drops is perfect .. but for runny nose use only nasal drops.. keep baby hydrated.. No need of maxtra drops.. ...  Read More

My daughter is 2 months old and has received her 6 week vaccine shot. Is it safe to travel by train with her as it is urgent.

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Yes but with utmost care ...  Read More

I am based of mumbai, mother to 1.5mths old baby. I need to travel to my hometown Ahmedabad. Is it safe to travel by road? Asking this question as climate is changing from summer to monsoon - please recommend if it's safe and what all precautions should be taken while travelling and what precautions where reached in another city (Ahmedabad)

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U can travel ...  Read More

Good morning doctor, my daughter is 7months should I buy walker or its not safe for her? If so pls let me know any alternative thank you

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Greetings it's not advisable to use Walker use wooden tripod ...  Read More

Hi I cut myself while using knife and out of instinct immediately applied Dettol with bit dilution with water. I kept pressing the solution with cotton till blood stopped. Please confirm if it's safe what I have done?

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Connect please ...  Read More

Child put 40 ml dettol disinfectant liquid in 1500ml of pepsi .. i drank 150ml of that pepsi and notice dettol smell in it I'm a 30 year old women ... please advice what should I do I'm scared ...I have pic of dettol ingredients pls see and advice am I in danger?

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Yes. Not to worry but you should visit Emergency department of your nearest hospital. ...  Read More

Why should we give Varicella vaccine to 15 and half months old baby when this Vaccine is not a part of National Immunization Scheme? Which brands of Varicella vaccine are recommended for babies in India?

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Varicella vaccine prevents Chicken pox and Zoster also later in life .Many vaccines available do not find place in NIS , mostly because of cost and other reasons not known. Prevention is always bette ...  Read More

Are t-minic drops not safe for 4months baby, there is a video circulating online that cholpheniramine malate and phenylephrine are not safe for babies?? Please tell

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Now ..it's not advisable in that ahe group. ...  Read More

I have a baby boy of 4 month and there are 2 dogs but the fur keeps on flying here and there even on my babies dress. So is it harmful for baby?

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Hygiene and safety is always first in infants. Try limiting exposure . But if child has any history of allergy or you see any signs. Please consult immediately and avoid the known triggers. ...  Read More

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