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It is important to note that most cough and catarrh in children and adults are due to viral infection, which runs it's course and stops on its own. Therefore the use of medication is not necessary.
For babies having cough and catarrh you keep child warm by avoiding exposure to cold with frequent baths or cold baths or exposure to direct fan or too cold ac in the room. Avoid smoke and people with cough and catarrh. If baby should develop breathing difficulties kindly take to see a paediatrician.
For babies having cough and catarrh you keep child warm by avoiding exposure to cold with frequent baths or cold baths or exposure to direct fan or too cold ac in the room. Avoid smoke and people with cough and catarrh. If baby should develop breathing difficulties kindly take to see a paediatrician.
None ma, just keep your baby warm and continue exclusive breastfeeding.
It is very normal. Baby dictates your sleeping time now so learn to curl in bed and sleep when he is sleeping so that you can be alert for him at night. He will change soon.
Most cold and cough both in children and adults are caused by viruses which will run their course with or without any medication.
On what to do..
1. keep baby warm
2. if there is fever Please uncover the baby and give paracetamol in appropriate dose or Tepid sponge to bring the temperature down
3. you can do steam inhalation with your baby (both mother and baby or father and baby). Never leave baby alone on steam inhalation
If nose is congested, u can give saline drop in each nostrils to help decongestant the nostril.
4. if you have a room heater, you can use it to make breathing easier for your baby.
5. continue breastfeeding baby EXCLUSIVELY.
On what to do..
1. keep baby warm
2. if there is fever Please uncover the baby and give paracetamol in appropriate dose or Tepid sponge to bring the temperature down
3. you can do steam inhalation with your baby (both mother and baby or father and baby). Never leave baby alone on steam inhalation
If nose is congested, u can give saline drop in each nostrils to help decongestant the nostril.
4. if you have a room heater, you can use it to make breathing easier for your baby.
5. continue breastfeeding baby EXCLUSIVELY.
What I did for my baby is to continue breastfeeding on demand and as long as he is still sucking I will sit. Since then I only noticed finger sucking when he was not properly fed with the EBM but when he is full, he does not remember the fingers.
It is okay but yo can still switch to Exclusive Breastfeeding
Is your child not over dressed?
Is the room temperature cool enough?
Is child sweating in an environment where others are not?
If yes to the above questions you will have to take your child to see a paediatric endocrinologist for evaluation and management.
Is the room temperature cool enough?
Is child sweating in an environment where others are not?
If yes to the above questions you will have to take your child to see a paediatric endocrinologist for evaluation and management.
As regards the stuffy nose, most cold and cough both in children and adults are caused by viruses which will run their course with or without any medication.
On what to do... 1. keep baby warm: if there is fever Please uncover the baby and give paracetamol in appropriate dose or Tepid sponge to bring the temperature down. 2. You can do steam inhalation with your baby (both mother and baby or father and baby). Never leave baby alone on steam inhalation. If nose is congested, you can give saline drop in each nostrils to help decongestant the nostril. 3. If you have a room heater, you can use it to make breathing easier for your baby. 4. Continue breastfeeding baby exclusively.
On what to do... 1. keep baby warm: if there is fever Please uncover the baby and give paracetamol in appropriate dose or Tepid sponge to bring the temperature down. 2. You can do steam inhalation with your baby (both mother and baby or father and baby). Never leave baby alone on steam inhalation. If nose is congested, you can give saline drop in each nostrils to help decongestant the nostril. 3. If you have a room heater, you can use it to make breathing easier for your baby. 4. Continue breastfeeding baby exclusively.
The treatment of rash depends on the type and cause. Some rashes don't need any treatment while others require different types of treatment. So kindly see a doctor for proper assessment first and possible treatment.
No. Do not give your baby water.
Exclusive Breastfeeding means no water whatsoever till you introduce complementary feeding at 6 months. Breast milk already has water which is enough.
Exclusive Breastfeeding means no water whatsoever till you introduce complementary feeding at 6 months. Breast milk already has water which is enough.
You can give but not
absolutely necessary. There is nothing
wrong in using them but don't rely only on
supplements, the more natural the source
the better. Exclusive breastfeeding is very
sufficient for your baby, so is all your
choice.
absolutely necessary. There is nothing
wrong in using them but don't rely only on
supplements, the more natural the source
the better. Exclusive breastfeeding is very
sufficient for your baby, so is all your
choice.
Yes, he can
Your 2 month old should sleep a total of 16 -20 hours everyday. As long as he is gaining weight as he should then no need to worry. If the reverse is the case, please kindly take him to see a paediatrician for evaluation and management.
it is not
advisable, breast milk only. Breast
milk is 80% water and 20% all other
nutrients your baby needs.
advisable, breast milk only. Breast
milk is 80% water and 20% all other
nutrients your baby needs.
In mix feeding their is need to give
plain water after formula feeding
plain water after formula feeding
Most eye discharge are due to viral infection. Do ensure your baby is seen by a paediatrician or an ophthalmologist who will do an Eye Swab
Treatment of rashes depends on the type of rash on the child after a physical examination is carried out. Kindly see a Paediatric dermatologist for examination.
That is a question that can not be answered without seeing your child to know the specific
details. You can wear warm clothes and mittens/socks. If it's still always cold, see your Paediatrician for further evaluation.
details. You can wear warm clothes and mittens/socks. If it's still always cold, see your Paediatrician for further evaluation.
However, if the mucus filled stool continues for like a week, then it could be painting out to diarrhoea, allergies or change in diets of the mother. It could also be pointing out to change in the pattern of breastfeeding.
If you still find it difficult to determine what is the cause, especially if the stool persists, kindly visit a paediatrician.