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Baby Care

Baby is taken care of by their parents. Newborns have poor immune power, and it is necessary to wash hands before touching the newborn. It is necessary to support the head and the neck of the newborn. Newborns should not be shaken as it can cause bleeding in the brain. The newborn should be handled with care and safety. A smooth sponge cloth has to be used for bathing the baby. Bathing a baby two to three times a week is good as frequent bathing can cause dryness in babies. It is good to give breastfeeding for newborn babies.

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I want to know if kangaroo care helps in developing social skills in babies?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a mother of a newborn child. He was a preterm baby and weighed four pounds at birth. He is otherwise healthy. He is breastfed and is gaining weight. Nurses were told to give kangaroo care. Do you think it can help and how does it help with the baby's social skills? Kindly suggest...  Read Full »


Dr. M. G. Kartheeka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Kangaroo care or skin-to-skin contact, has numerous benefits for preterm babies. It involves placing the baby on the mother's or father's bare chest, providing warmth, and comfort, and promoting bonding. Kangaroo care...  Read Full »

How to manage fever and cold in my 5.2 months old daughter?

Query: Hi doctor,My baby girl is five months and two weeks old. From yesterday, she has a fever, especially at night. She has a running nose and cold feet. She is very dull and weak. I gave her Piccan syrup and Vitamin C drops. Please help. Thank you  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can stop Piccan syrup (Paracetamol and Diphenhydramine) as of now. It is better to consult your pediatrician regarding the same as per the condition prevailing in your country regarding Vitamin C drops. Also, it is essential to see if the child's temperature is abov...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for my ten-year-old niece, who is vomiting after a collision in the head?

Query: Hi doctor, My niece got hit on her head, and she is crying since then. She is having a problem while sleeping, and she vomited after two hours of the collision. The collision was not that strong. Is it something serious or is it just trauma? There is no swelling on the head that I can see. Please h...  Read Full »


Dr. Preeti Puranik

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Any head trauma has to be observed for signs and symptoms for about 48 hours. An external injury may or may not be there, but internal injury has to be looked for. Vomiting is a symptom of internal injury, but most kids also vomit due to crying excessively. She needs t...  Read Full »

My two-month-old son is gaining weight slowly. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2 months and 25 days old. His birth weight was 8.16 pounds. Within 10 days, he reduced to 7 pounds. From then, he is gaining weight very slowly. Now his weight is 9.2 pounds. I am exclusively breastfeeding him. He is very active, his hand and leg movements are very quick. He har...  Read Full »


Dr. Preeti Puranik

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, if the baby is active, feeding well, and is developing well, do not worry about the weight. From the weight record (attachment removed to protect patient identity), he has gained about 2.2 pounds in 70 days, which is definitely less than expected. You can tak...  Read Full »

Can I take my premature baby to a wintry place?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a premature baby girl who was born at 800 g. She is now 6 months old by actual age and 4 months by adjusted. We have to attend a very close family wedding at a nearby hill station which is very cold at this time of the year. She weighs 4.82 kg now. Being born premature and...  Read Full »


Dr. Sudeb Mukherjee

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no absolute contraindication to attend the wedding. A premature baby is more susceptible to infections (common cough and cold) as the immunity is low. At present, her weight is within the normal range considering premature nature of birth. Take ...  Read Full »

How to safely fly with a three-month-old baby?

Query: Hello doctor, I want to fly with my three-month-old infant. What are the precautions to be taken while flying? Should I carry any medications with me?  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and can understand the sensitivity of the situation here. If your infant is on no medications and has no allergies or disease, there is no need to worry about it. No special precautions are needed in that case. I recommend that Acetaminophen ...  Read Full »

Why is my baby crying continuously?

Query: Hello doctor, Actually, we have a newly born baby boy of around one month and 15 days. Our baby has a problem that, he continuously cries. Yeah, we agree that generally, newly born babies cry normally, but we cannot accept our babies crying act. Why does he cry continuously? Please help. We are real...  Read Full »


Dr. Payas Joshi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and your worry is genuine. Please answer a few questions so that I can understand it better and help you with this: When does it happen? What feed do you give? What about stool pattern? Do you let baby burp after feeds? Have you tr...  Read Full »

Please guide on how to retract the foreskin of a 10-month-old boy.

Query: Hello doctor, My baby boy is 10 months old. He is healthy and active. My relative told me recently that the baby's penis needs to be retracted, so he should not face problems afterward. Being a new mother, I did not know this, and they said that the maid who does baby massages knows it, and she puts...  Read Full »


Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry so much. It is fine to bring back the foreskin gently. Do not use too much force. As long as it being done gently and baby has no issues passing urine, you need not worry.  Read Full »

Why does my 3.5 months old vomit after taking formula milk?

Query: Hello doctor, Hope you are doing well. I want to ask a question about my 3.5 months old baby. I feed him both breast milk and formula milk. But whenever I feed him formula milk, after 20 to 30 minutes, he starts to cry a lot, becomes fussy, and vomits that milk. After vomiting, he feels relaxed. I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepak Patel

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Breast milk is easier to digest, and as a result, there is no problem of abdomen pain or vomiting. The reasons of vomiting after formula milk could be the following: You are giving more than the appetite of the child. Since you are also gi...  Read Full »

My 15-month-old child ate diaper rash cream accidentally. Is it a serious issue?

Query: Hello doctor,My 15-month-old child ate diaper rash cream accidentally. I do not know the quantity. Immediately after that, I made him drink water. What should I do?Kindly help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Amit Kumar Modi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. A diaper rash cream contains zinc oxide. A small amount of diaper rash cream taken orally may not cause any problems. The signs and symptoms of zinc oxide overdose can vary from one individual to another. It may be mild...  Read Full »

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