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It is possible for a child not to like drinking water but you should still bother and try to give the child water to drink as they need it. You should try and give him sips of water after each complementary feed and he does not need to drink a whole bottle of water at a go. Frequents sips through the day will do. You can also give other drinks like milk, fresh fruit juice to supplement his 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 can take up to 14-21 days in some babies before theirs cords fall off.
Please kindly take the child back to the hospital where the drugs was prescribed and please treat as urgent.
Give your baby water after every formula feed and ensure you constitute the formula as recommended by the Manufacturers...right amount of scoop to the appropriate amount of water "
Various factors can lead to constipation in children. Common causes include early toilet training and changes in diet. Fortunately, most cases of constipation in children are temporary.
No need to worry, so long the poo does not sink into the diaper.
A baby can poo up to 8 times in a day, indeed after each feed and it is perfectly normal. On
the other hand too, the baby may not poo
at all for 2 weeks and it is also perfectly
normal. I'm talking about an
exclusively breastfed babies. The stools
are normal and the baby is well, no other
symptoms observed.
the other hand too, the baby may not poo
at all for 2 weeks and it is also perfectly
normal. I'm talking about an
exclusively breastfed babies. The stools
are normal and the baby is well, no other
symptoms observed.
Good day ma'am, please let the child be seen by a ENT doctor. The pus will be examined and the appropriate treatment can be given.
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Meanwhile, continue to give ORS to replace the fluids. If the temperature is above 37.5, you can tepid sponge. While you head to the hospital.
If still no improvement, kindly take the child to see a paediatrician preferably a gastroenterologist paediatrician in a teaching hospital for further evaluation and management.