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Using Gripe water
My son is 6 weeks old. He cries a lot and tries hard to pass the stool. He leaves gas before passing stool. Can I use gripe water for him? If so When should it be given? Is this the correct solution?
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Discomfort before stool and gas passage is common
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No gripe water .. do proper burping after feeds n occassionally keep the baby in prone position for few mins after feeding
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Dr. Bhaskar Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Khammam
No grape water
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Don’t administer it again
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
All babies cry to pass stool/ gas and urine. This is normal.
Nothing to worry. Do not give gripe water.
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