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We are pet parents, and how would the babies be around pets?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife and I are expecting a baby so we have a question about the future life of the baby around pets. My wife and I, are big animal lovers, living in an apartment with three cats and we could not imagine a way to ever give them up. However, knowing that a baby is coming soon, we are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your baby. I understand you and your wife have concerns about the future life of your baby around your three cats. However, with proper precautions and management, your baby and cats can live together in harmony. Firstly, it... Read Full »
My 2.8-year-old son is blinking his eyes often. What might be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2.8 years old, sometimes he is blinking eyes often, the first incident occurred two weeks back, and today he is doing that, what might be the reason? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the situation you are facing with your child. Most of the times, it is normal for this age group children to have such habits or mannerisms. If your child also has any other associated symptoms like not attentive while playing or in playschool, losing aw... Read Full »
My newborn is sleeping for more than 18 hours a day. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My newborn baby is sleeping the whole day. He sleeps more than 18 hours. Is this normal? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is an absolutely normal behavior of a newborn. They may sleep even twenty to twenty-two hours per day. Nothing to worry. As the baby grows, the duration of sleep decreases accordingly. So, keep your baby warm and feed every second hourly. Thank you and have a nice d... Read Full »
Why has the infant not defecated for a few days?
Query: Hello doctor, My 45-day-old nephew has not defecated for the last two days. Today is the third day. He is taking his feeds well and having a sound sleep. His urine output is good. Also, he is leaving gas as usual. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is one of the common complaints received. It is absolutely normal for an infant to pass stool once in a week or 20 times a day in whatever consistency. As long as the baby is active, is feeding well, and is passing adequate urine there is nothing to worry about. C... Read Full »