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Do you have queries on the health precautions you need to take for your child during summer months? What are the summer care safety tips? If you are going on vacation, how to prepare for it? What about skin care tips? How does this change in season affect your baby’s eating habits?
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Dr Himani Narula Khanna is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician with extensive experience in health and wellness of pediatric patients from newborn to 16+. A post graduate in paediatrics, Dr Himani has additional specialty training in developmental-behavioural paediatrics. She is an Haryana Medical Council registered practicing doctor.
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Ask our expert Dr Himani.
Dr Himani Narula Khanna is a Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician with extensive experience in health and wellness of pediatric patients from newborn to 16+. A post graduate in paediatrics, Dr Himani has additional specialty training in developmental-behavioural paediatrics. She is an Haryana Medical Council registered practicing doctor.
Why register for the Live Chat?
Seasonal changes bring about a lot of ailments and illness. As parents, we need to be prepared to handle any kind of exigencies related to our children and their well being. Register for the Live Chat to have your queries answered by our expert.
Parentune regularly organizes live chats with experts from various fields. This forum becomes an ideal platform for parents from all over India and across the world to discuss their concerns, share their views and find expert answers.
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My baby is 5 months old now. External food is not yet started. Please guide what to feed him consid....
My baby is 5 months old now. External food is not yet started. Please guide what to feed him considering summer.

Hi Doctor! I have a 14 months old girl. I am worried about the onset of viral infections and the w....
Hi Doctor! I have a 14 months old girl. I am worried about the onset of viral infections and the water born diseases. My child's immunity is also not very high. How do I keep her secured and safe against all these diseases? Also, if you could give me some tips to improve my child's immunity levels?

My baby is 5 n half mnth old. Can i start giving lukewarm boiled water to him. And what prscautions....
My baby is 5 n half mnth old. Can i start giving lukewarm boiled water to him. And what prscautions should be taken for his first summer??

My 3 months baby has constipation. should I give him some water in a day?
My 3 months baby has constipation. should I give him some water in a day?

Hii doctor I want to know that my baby boy is 2 years old and he didn't eat well he's weak also plz....
Hii doctor I want to know that my baby boy is 2 years old and he didn't eat well he's weak also plz suggest some solution for this

My son is 3 yrs 4 months old..during 1st year, he faced a severe fever and his speech delayed till n....
My son is 3 yrs 4 months old..during 1st year, he faced a severe fever and his speech delayed till now..right we are going for speech therapy..are there any positive signs of getting speech as we already done hearing tests which are good only..also behavioural habits like potty traiNing is difficult till now..kibdly suggest suitable methods to nake him ready asap.

My daughter has stranger anxiety, we are sending her to school (nursery class). Is it a right decisi....
My daughter has stranger anxiety, we are sending her to school (nursery class). Is it a right decision we have taken. She is 2 years 7 months old.

I am a mother of 5 year old girl child. Since the age of 6 months she is suffering from bronchitis.....
I am a mother of 5 year old girl child. Since the age of 6 months she is suffering from bronchitis....I have to always nebulize her otherwise the coughing wont stop. During summers like other children I also want her to eat icecreams fruits like oranges and grapes but I am afraid of giving her as she always gets cold n cough problem. Kindly suggest...

Hello Doctor My son who is 2.6 yrs old has been diagnosed as ASD. Currently he is under ABA four t....
Hello Doctor My son who is 2.6 yrs old has been diagnosed as ASD. Currently he is under ABA four times a week. We are not seeing any improvement in his behaviour. Can you suggest any other treatment except therapy

Hi doc,my lil one is 7 months old . he gets easily sick. Most of d tym he has cough lasting for a we....
Hi doc,my lil one is 7 months old . he gets easily sick. Most of d tym he has cough lasting for a week or so. Plz help me to improve his immunity.

my daughter is two n half .month old n due to weather changes she is having cold how to deal with it....
my daughter is two n half .month old n due to weather changes she is having cold how to deal with it

Hi my son is going out of control I dont know why im losing my patience also main Thing is he figh....
Hi my son is going out of control I dont know why im losing my patience also main Thing is he fights with every one along his group i dont know why plzz suggest what to do he is 4 yrs

Hi Mam my daughter is 12 months old she was having her food in regular intervals but since couple of....
Hi Mam my daughter is 12 months old she was having her food in regular intervals but since couple of days she is not eating properly. It is worrying me a lot?

Hello doc, can you please let me know what should be the diet of 14 months baby in summer?
Hello doc, can you please let me know what should be the diet of 14 months baby in summer?

How to prevent child this season from summer?
How to prevent child this season from summer?

How to secure my baby in summer season? Will baby taken table fan?
How to secure my baby in summer season? Will baby taken table fan?

Hi Dr my daughter is 2 1/2 years old. She is a very active child . Her language skill is good.She g....
Hi Dr my daughter is 2 1/2 years old. She is a very active child . Her language skill is good.She gets irritated very frequently. While playing also we appreciate her to encourage for good things , but she thinks that we are stopping/ scolding her and immediate starts crying. She will throw off the things when she is angry. She is even beating other child's while playing. How do we make her understand ? Pl help.

My baby is 1 year now he has always cold problem and nose block problem Many medicine I have tried b....
My baby is 1 year now he has always cold problem and nose block problem Many medicine I have tried but no relief...what to do

Hi doc, which are protein food for vegetarian(no egg) kids?
Hi doc, which are protein food for vegetarian(no egg) kids?

My niece is 3 years old and has a weak immunity. So how do we strengthen her immunity so that she do....
My niece is 3 years old and has a weak immunity. So how do we strengthen her immunity so that she doesn't fall sick during this season?

Is it fine to give water at room temperature to an infant who is just 2-months old in the summer? Th....
Is it fine to give water at room temperature to an infant who is just 2-months old in the summer? The doctor my friend referred to advised only to breastfeed the baby.

My baby s 2 months old.. For last couple of adays she s not taking milk properly.. She s pooping 3 d....
My baby s 2 months old.. For last couple of adays she s not taking milk properly.. She s pooping 3 days once.. Please give some suggestions

My son is 4 years old and I am worried about the eye infections prevalent during the summer season.....
My son is 4 years old and I am worried about the eye infections prevalent during the summer season. Please help.

What is the best preventive measures to keep children safe from infections this summer?
What is the best preventive measures to keep children safe from infections this summer?

My son doesn't drink enough water during the day. How do I keep him hydrated?
My son doesn't drink enough water during the day. How do I keep him hydrated?

My son 3 years 3 months he will be suffering from cold n cough for this docsuggested signulair chewi....
My son 3 years 3 months he will be suffering from cold n cough for this docsuggested signulair chewing tablet and also consulted ENT doc he has gvn some medicine bigcef 250 defzc for ten days n xyzom kid one month will this b helpfull for him ... To get cure from cold cough n allergies

Hie,m a mother to a seven month old baby..she's exclusive breastfed,now that I Hav to resume work ho....
Hie,m a mother to a seven month old baby..she's exclusive breastfed,now that I Hav to resume work how do I start her wit bottle feed...?as she's refusing bottle feed as well as purée meals.

My baby is 6mo. I am going for vacation to an other place. Can you tell me what precautions can i ta....
My baby is 6mo. I am going for vacation to an other place. Can you tell me what precautions can i take? She is completely on my feed till today.

How good is fresh juice sold at the fresh fruit juice corner vis-a-vis packet juice from branded com....
How good is fresh juice sold at the fresh fruit juice corner vis-a-vis packet juice from branded companies? Which one is good for a 3 year old?

Can I give watermelon to my 8 months daughter? If yes, what is the best way to give it?
Can I give watermelon to my 8 months daughter? If yes, what is the best way to give it?

My children love to eat mangoes but whenever they eat it, they get blisters with pus. What is the be....
My children love to eat mangoes but whenever they eat it, they get blisters with pus. What is the best way to let my children enjoy mangoes so that they can relish it without worrying about the painful blisters? P.S. they love mango shake as well but enjoying the fruit is altogether a different experience is what they both say. Please help.

How do I ensure that my son doesn't get affected by the hot wind that blows during summer, especiall....
How do I ensure that my son doesn't get affected by the hot wind that blows during summer, especially my school going child?

Allergies during this season are quite common. Any precautions I can take to ensure that my child re....
Allergies during this season are quite common. Any precautions I can take to ensure that my child remains safe and sound this summer?

My child tends to sweat a lot result is an oily and itchy scalp. How can I keep his scalp oil and it....
My child tends to sweat a lot result is an oily and itchy scalp. How can I keep his scalp oil and itch free?

My daughter gets the problem of dandruff and itchy scalp during this time every year. I have tried e....
My daughter gets the problem of dandruff and itchy scalp during this time every year. I have tried everything possible for her. Please help what I can do relieve her of the itchy scalp and dandruff?

My son sweats a lot if we don't switch on the AC. And if we do switch the AC he catches cold. What t....
My son sweats a lot if we don't switch on the AC. And if we do switch the AC he catches cold. What to do. Please help.

What should be the ideal food during summer season for a 4 year old, who is quite active in sports?
What should be the ideal food during summer season for a 4 year old, who is quite active in sports?

My son who is a fussy eater, gets all the more fussy during summer season. How do I cultivate his in....
My son who is a fussy eater, gets all the more fussy during summer season. How do I cultivate his interest in food?

What is the best way to protect my child from eye diseases during summer?
What is the best way to protect my child from eye diseases during summer?

My 5 months old son, do not pass the stools for 6-9 days. Sometimes for 11 days. I don't want to u....
My 5 months old son, do not pass the stools for 6-9 days. Sometimes for 11 days. I don't want to use the glycerin suppository every time. Please advice.

Hi Doctor, My daughter is 15month from last two days she suffering from running nose and also fever....
Hi Doctor, My daughter is 15month from last two days she suffering from running nose and also fever i am giving her fever go drops. but i dont find any improvement.

Hi Doctor...my daughter is 4 years. She is a nice bright kid and going to nursery class. What kind o....
Hi Doctor...my daughter is 4 years. She is a nice bright kid and going to nursery class. What kind of mind-boosting games/activities do you suggest for this age group.

Have consulted pedeac she has prescribed crocin drops.
Have consulted pedeac she has prescribed crocin drops.

How important are the flu shots that some paediatricians recommend which are to be given every year?....
How important are the flu shots that some paediatricians recommend which are to be given every year? Specially when the baby goes to a day care where there are more kids around. Thanks
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