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Wheat needs only to be avoided in children if allergic to gluten. However, it is better to start with smoother cereals like rice, maize when starting at 6 months then you can add Wheat when the baby’s tolerating that better and you need something a little coarser
If your child is not using blood tonic or taking any iron supplement or taking a formula that contains iron and the stool is black, that is worrisome. IT MAY BE A SIGN OF BLEEDING FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE INTESTINES. Kindly see a pediatrician urgently for further evaluation and management in other to rule out bleeding along the gastrointestinal tract.
Please give more fruits and vegetables and also increase your baby's water intake
It's likely your baby is constipated.
Their should be a regular bowel movement after exclusive breastfeeding.
Since you have introduced complementary food, kindly ensure you mix baby feeds (formula and cereal) with the accurate quantity of water. It is also important you give balanced meals with fruits and vegetables as well as food rich in fibre to avoid constipation. Give water during feeds and during the day intermittently.
Their should be a regular bowel movement after exclusive breastfeeding.
Since you have introduced complementary food, kindly ensure you mix baby feeds (formula and cereal) with the accurate quantity of water. It is also important you give balanced meals with fruits and vegetables as well as food rich in fibre to avoid constipation. Give water during feeds and during the day intermittently.
It might happen due to a lip licking habit, or your baby may be sucking on their lips. Dehydration and dry weather are also common causes. Sometimes chapped lips may point to underlying health conditions. Dry winter, hot summer months, or too much wind exposure can cause lips to lose moisture.
The baby needs to see a pediatrician for a proper evaluation.
You should take any child crying for long for apparently no reason to the hospital. It means the child is IRRITABLE and it could be the first sign of ill-health especially if coupled with a refusal to eat.
You should take any child crying for long for apparently no reason to the hospital. It means the child is IRRITABLE and it could be the first sign of ill-health especially if coupled with a refusal to eat.
Please take your child to the hospital to be examined by an opthalmologist for proper evaluation since it is persistent.
But you can clean the discharge if it is mucus whitish with cotton wool dipped in clean bottle or saline water.
But you can clean the discharge if it is mucus whitish with cotton wool dipped in clean bottle or saline water.
Kindly note that you cannot just treat fever but the underlying cause needs to be addressed.
Fever can be caused by different illness, it could be malaria, viral infections e.t.c. Fever is confirmed only with a temperature reading above 37.5°c with a digital thermometer
Fever can be caused by different illness, it could be malaria, viral infections e.t.c. Fever is confirmed only with a temperature reading above 37.5°c with a digital thermometer
No, taking green tea is not recommended for a nursing mother.
Well done momma, you did great.
You can now gradually start to introduce complementary/solid food as you continue to breastfeed to at least 2 years.
You can now gradually start to introduce complementary/solid food as you continue to breastfeed to at least 2 years.
Your baby must not eat baby food, it is even more ideal
Be patient with your baby as these are new foods you are introducing to him. With time, he or she will get used to them and accept them when offered.
It’s every 6 months
There are many possible causes of vomiting even overeating or indigestion. Just watch for now and if the vomiting persists then see a doctor for further evaluation and management.
Your child is suffering from diarrhoea. You can give ORS and oral ZINC. You need to pay attention to hygiene while preparing child's food and during feeding.
Your baby cannot take golden morn because it is not an infant cereal. It should not be given to children below age 3 as specified by the manufacturer on the pack.
Yes you can add any age appropriate milk with moderation.
Yes you can give your baby yoghurts that are
specifically made for babies, you can find it in baby shops or big stores around you. Endeavor to give your baby family/local meals too and continue breastfeeding please.
specifically made for babies, you can find it in baby shops or big stores around you. Endeavor to give your baby family/local meals too and continue breastfeeding please.
Any age appropriate milk and cereal of your choice is fine.
Moreover, your child does not need routine multivitamins. Just give balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. But if you really wish to give, choose any brand of multivitamin for children but encourage balanced,varied and adequate meal.
Multivitamins do not replace food