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Is it good to put glucose into pap of 5moths and 2 weeks baby?
No, do not add glucose to your baby's pap rather use only age (6 - 12 months) appropriate formular.
My two weeks old baby has neonatal sepsis and I wish to know how long it takes before it clears after giving him antibiotics.
Sepsis is treated with antibiotics given into the vein for some days or in severe ones for 3 weeks..

Sepsis can be caused by any organism - bacteria, virus, parasites etc. Blood test usually shows high white cell count. The baby must be treated in a hospital. Prevention centres around good hygiene. The importance of hand washing cannot be over emphasized. Malaria prevention and control is key. Washing babies utensil separate from other utensils is a must. Proper hygiene while making food should be an uncompromising standard. Source of water for babies food must be clean, odorless, colorless and tasteless.
My two weeks old baby has neonatal sepsis I wish to know how long it takes before it clears after giving him antibiotics.
Please, your doctor might be the best to answer this question because has a better access to the baby's medical history.

I really wish your baby a sound recovery. Love you ma
My baby is 2 weeks and a day old, she is having stomach bite. What's the cause and what drugs should I give to her?
Your baby is probably having colic, it should resolve on its own without any treatment. It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved.

You may however give infacol for relief, but note that it does not work for every baby.
My Twin sister's baby of two weeks old has not been feeding well, sleeps a lot, and toss almost every time making sounds as if she...
The baby is experiencing colic. Colic is common in babies. Unfortunately, there are no proven treatments that consistently help every baby.

It usually starts a few weeks after birth and often improves by age 3 months. By ages 4 to 5 months, the majority of babies with colic have improved.
What kind of fruit can I eat as my baby is just 2 weeks and few days?
Its okay to eat the type of fruit you want.
However, take one at a time so as to look out for any allergies (reactions) in your baby. If your baby doesn't react negatively its okay, but if you notice any reaction please discontinue immediately.
How do I administer colipan to my 2 weeks old baby girl?
Do not administer any drug not prescribed by the Doctor. Take your baby to the hospital for proper evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
My baby of 5month hasn't poo for 2weks and 2days now, he farts always but refuses to poo he is still in Ebf, someone said I should...
Do not give an orange to a baby less than 6 months. Also, note that Babies on EBF do not need to poo daily, they can stay up to 2 weeks without having to poo. Sometimes, they can even poo up to 12 times in a day. As long as the stools are normal. There's nothing to worry about.
My baby is almost 2 weeks old and the cord is still not torn, Please what can I do about it?
Continue cleaning with methylated spirit. Some babies cord takes some time to fall
Is it normal that my daughter of 2 weeks old poo very frequent; 4 times in a day.
Frequent poo is normal in EBF babies.
My baby of 2weeks+ and on EBF cries a lot at night, and i noticed he was not adding weight. I was advised to see a paedriatrian in...The doctor found out that when he asks me to press my breast but the milk was not rushing. I have been taking a lot of liquid thou...
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Please note that it's normal for babies to lose some weight in the first two weeks after birth because of water loss. But they should add up before sixth week.
Kindly ensure that your baby is feeding well..... Feed baby more often and breastfeed to empty one breast before offering the other one.
Good day doctors my baby is two weeks old. She has yellow eyes but still active. Is there anything wrong with her?
Dr Aina Johnson

Paediatrician

Yellow eyes in any babies or adults may signify possible case JAUNDICE .Kindly see a doctor for evaluation and management. Treat as urgent
Two weeks my baby will be a year old, and she prefers liquids to solids. Even soups she just spits the leaves out. What do I do?
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Feeding is one of a parent’s most important jobs. It is how we help our children grow healthy and strong.
But mealtimes are about much more than food. Meal and snack times give you a chance to help your baby or toddler: Learn healthy eating habits, Feel important and loved, Feel understood and respected, Trust that others will care for her
and Feel good about her body
My twins of 17 days old are having catarrh. What can I use for them?
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You don't need to use anything for them. Just keep the babies warm and continue breastfeeding. And also ensure to keep babies away from anyone having catarrh.
Good day doctors. Pls my baby boy of 12 days doesn't get satisfied with breastfeeding no matter the hours he spent sucking, he sti...
Your baby might not be eating enough if he or she doesn't appear satisfied, even after feeding, and cries constantly or is irritable. Call your baby's doctor if you're concerned your baby is not getting enough to eat. A few weeks after birth, breastfed babies tend to have fewer bowel movements than they did before.
My 2 weeks baby boy was circumcised this morning, mums what can i use or give to him for quick healing of the penis. thanks
​Leave your infant's dressing on for 24 hours after the circumcision.
While your child is healing, apply a petroleum-based ointment (such as Vaseline) to the end of the penis after every bath and with each diaper change.
Go to the nearest emergency department if your child has excessive bleeding, fever, worsening redness or swelling, yellow liquid draining from the incision or difficulty with urinating.
My two weeks old baby is having pulse coming out of her left eye since birth, have been using Ampiclox and also putting breast mil...
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Please, do not put Breast milk in your baby's eyes. Breast milk is not food or Eye Drop See an ophthalmologist for proper treatment.
What can I use my baby is two weeks already and I still don't have enough milk in my breast to feed her, she has been taking nan1,...
Eat healthily, Rest well, drink water a lot and do not worry. Please, Relax!!! Check out our Breastfeeding booklet in Files section and the breastfeeding pictures on the wall. Cheers!!! You can breastfeed successfully! Yes, You can do it!”
My son is two weeks old and keeps bringing out breastmilk after breastfeeding with persistent hiccups. What can I do, please?
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Baby has reflux or more properly called Gastro-oesophageal reflux. It basically means food tend to return from the stomach back to the gut....which is the opposite of what is right way. There are some measures that can help like keeping baby upright for longer up to 30 mins after feeding and burping. However, in serious cases these measures may not work so you have to see your paediatrician for more....like we can thicken the feeds, use some medications and in extreme cases, few may need surgery (extreme being the key words). most babies do well with general measures like keeping them upright and not laying them flat shortly after feeds.....only few need the extra measures....for most babies s they get bigger and mature, reflux reduces as the sphincter or gate between the stomach and the oesophagus get stronger to prevent the retrograde flow of food/milk.
what can I use to ease my 2weeks old baby from catarrh?
keep baby away from triggers such as smoke, cold, etc. Keep baby warm and continue exclusive breastfeeding. See a paediatrician if there is difficulty in breathing.