Health Q&A
How do I wean breastfeeding

How do I wean a 20-month-old child off breastfeeding?He is breastfeeding to fall asleep. And He wakes up every half hour, whether it is day or night. Please help me

Slippery Elm ok or not forbreastfeeding

Hi, I have a 10 month old and I have been suffering from acid reflux for some time now. My dietician suggested me to take slippery elm. Since I am a breastfeeding mother I am little eager to know will it be safe for my baby.

Fever and cold

Hi, Since 12th morning my son is getting fever and he has cold. We gave ibugesic 10ml but after every 5 hrs its is still getting. Kindly suggest 12th 1 am 102 7 am 101 12 pm 101 3pm 101 13th 9 am 102 3pm 101 8pm 101

6 months old- Paracetamol Dosage

My 6 month old has a fever, likely due to the seasonal change (one of the family members, 58F also has a fever at this time). I’m wondering if the correct dosage of paracetamol drops can be given. I have 100mg strength with 15ml. He weighs 6.5kg and his temperature is around 101 F.

16 month old walking

Hi doctors my daughter is 16 months old she is in range with all milestones except walking , she is scared that she will fall What i observed is if I take her to park she loves to walk by herself without support when kids are around and if i wear her shoes she immediately she cries that she wants to walk but at home she rarely tries to walk one day she will walk at home and next day she won't even try she goes back immediately to crawling I have showed to 2 renowned pediatrician both said her tone & strength is fine I am getting worried because kids of her age walk so well here she is not even interested Can I consider this as walking or not because one day she walks and next day she don't Thanks

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When Should You Worry About Your Child's Fever?

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