Any age appropriate milk labelled 6-12 months is suitable for your baby.

After birth, Babies first lose weight in the first 10 days before regaining their birth weight by the 14 day! So it is not unusual for babies to lose weight first. Don’t panic Mum. This is as a result of losing fluids, inadequate feeds at the beginning and so on but as the feeding become established they regain their birth weight at 2 weeks. Babies begin to gain weight thereafter usually about 30g per day for term babies; 20g per day for preterm babies. That is roughly about 1kg per month for term babies and 600g per month for preterm babies. At this rate, babies double their birth weights at 5 -6 months and Triple their birth weights at 1 year! Remember we are talking Averagely. Some babies do gain a little more; others a little less. So You don’t have to worry as long as your baby’s weight falls into the 80% – 120% range of the average weight mentioned, it is okay.

At this stage, breastmilk alone is not enough for your baby at this age so you will have to keep offering variety of complementary food and feed him patiently by yourself. You need a good dose of patience when feeding children especially those who are just learning to eat.

If you breastfeed on demand

It is a part of a normal developmental milestone. Nothing to worry about, the baby may change. Give your baby some time. An average baby crawls at 9 months. It's too early to worry.

Yes, provided the child is not reacting to it.

There are many possible causes of vomiting even overeating or indigestion. It could also be the first symptom of an illness. The most important thing is to know why or the Cause of the vomiting and address promptly if and when known. Please, kindly take the child to the hospital to see a doctor preferably a paediatrician for further evaluation and treatment.

my baby doesn't want to be spoon fed? It's a gradual process. Don't force him. You may even allow your baby enjoy touching the food in her bowl as you spoon-feed her. Try to pet and even reward him with smiles, hugs etc With time, he will adapt.

It's a self comforting habit which your baby will outgrow with time.

Not yet, No do not use antiseptic/medicated soaps except acting on instructions from a medical doctor.You can use any mild regular/baby soap for your child.

No...Do not give honey to infants below 1 year due to the risk of Infant botulism

Nestlé bottled water is very good.

Options for healthy food for six month old baby include: (1) Fruits puree: Fruits can be steamed and mashed or pureed to be given as their first solid food. The popular fruits that are given as baby foods are apple, banana, pear, avocado, chikoo and peach. (2)Vegetable puree: Vegetables such a sweet potato, potato, carrot, sweet pumpkin, french beans etc. can be steamed and given either as finger food or as a puree. (3)Rice porridge: Rice is a good source of carbohydrates and vitamins for babies. Broken rice can be given as porridge, made in breast milk or formula milk. (4)Cereal porridge: Porridge can also be made from a variety of single grain cereals like wheat, millets, barley, oats, etc. in breast milk or formula milk. These cereals can be dried and powdered together or separately, to make a mix for the gruel. (5)Vegetable soup: A variety of vegetables can be boiled in water, and the stock can be used for making soup.

Use cacatin cream or Dustin powder mixed with ytacan cream

It is normal for a baby to always be clued to her mum. No worries. It's a normal phenomenon.

No it is not. The child weight is supposed to be double birth weight by 6months on the average. In this case the child needs to be examined by a paediatrician.

Kindly note that we do not prescribe medications here.The child is sick and possibly the cough is severe. Kindly take her to see a doctor who will examine her properly