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Parentune, in association with Himalaya, brings you a live chat with Dr. Ranjan Kumar Pejaver, Senior Consultant, Meenakshi Hospitals; Honorary Professor of Neonatology, KIMS Bangalore and Consultant to Himalaya. Get to know the expert's daily schedule recommendations/advice to care for your toddler. Explore experts answers which participants parents' questions about & get benefited from these.
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My 11 month old daughter (weight 9kg) has suddenly stopped drinking formula. She would previously ha....
My 11 month old daughter (weight 9kg) has suddenly stopped drinking formula. She would previously have 10-12 oz through the day with two feeds of breastmilk (one at night and one early in the morning). Now it's just the breastmilk twice. Is that ok? She's a poor eater otherwise as well.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
This phenomenon happens quite frequently and should be considered as a passing phase. I am sure that she will soon again start drinking her formula. At her age the emphasis should be more on semi solids/solid foods like cereals, rice, vegetables, and fruits and maybe once a day soft easily chewable snacks. If se consumes milk two to three times a day will be sufficient.
My baby girl will compete 15 months on 3rd june (weight-11kg, height 85cm).she doesn't have continuo....
My baby girl will compete 15 months on 3rd june (weight-11kg, height 85cm).she doesn't have continuous sleep, she still wakes up at a interval of every 40-45 min to max 1 n half hr during day as well as night sleep for breast feeding. If not given immediately then she completely wakes up n doesn't sleep at all during afternoon n in night remains awaken till 2-3 hours n then sleeps..I have discussed this issue with my pediatric n also discussed with him about my baby's food intake in detail he found my baby's diet quite good but doesn't have any answer for her non continuous sleep. Pls find below her diet: 10:00-10:30am - mixture of all cereals-pulses, ragi n dry fruits cooked in 300 ml of full cream milk. 1:30-2:00 pm -daal n rice wid lil vegetable (but not much in quantity). 5:30-6:00pm - 1 fruit n 1 juice extracted at home. 8:00-8:30 - 100 ml full cream milk 10:00 pm - khichri mixture wid d paste of vegetables including beat root,palak,patato, n 3-4 more seasonal vegetables. In between she takes lil more than half liter water n I breast feed her during her sleep. How should I make my baby sleep continuously.. Pls help
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
There is no short and sure answer to your long question. The diet which you are providing to your baby seems complete and balanced. Her weight of 11 kilos for an age of 15 months is above average. This should re assure you that you are doing the things in a right way.
Babies, who are very active during the day, sometimes do tend to have interrupted sleep. Given the current weather I am sure she feels quite thirsty and hence wakes up looking for something to drink.
My 17 months old son doesn't like the taste of tooth paste. He has given up brushing since the day i....
My 17 months old son doesn't like the taste of tooth paste. He has given up brushing since the day i have used tooth paste for brushing. Earlier he was ok with brushing ie without tooth paste. Pls suggest
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Toothpastes tend to have a strong smell and taste especially for a baby whose tastes it for the first time. I suggest that you start using very small quantities to begin with. There are toothpastes exclusively meant for infants and children. I hope you know about Himalaya’s Sparking white toothpaste which is totally natural, safe and perhaps tasty.
My son ( 1year 5 month) weight 8.70 kg . He has proper food , sleep , breast feed.he is active and....
My son ( 1year 5 month) weight 8.70 kg . He has proper food , sleep , breast feed.he is active and energetic boy. But seems to be lean and I am worried about his weight. Even it is average wait ,as per my paediatrician i am wish to have my sin getting good weight .I am continuing all vitamin syrup as by my paediatrician. Kindly give me suggetion What step I should take for improve my son weight. Thank u
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
It would have been easier for me comment on his weight if you had given me his birth weight. But as you righty said if he is active, energetic and gaining weight (even though slowly) you should be happy. Adding high calorie foods like butter, cheese and ghee as and when possible would help in gaining weight.
My 4 year boy pass stool in underwear in standing always
My 4 year boy pass stool in underwear in standing always
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Do you mean that he is unaware of him passing stool in his underwear?
My 11 month old would stop eating on a fine day and would feel irritable while accepting her meals.....
My 11 month old would stop eating on a fine day and would feel irritable while accepting her meals. She isn't a fussy eater as such but on such days she won't like to have her food. But she is active and playful on such days as well. Is this a normal phenomenon or does this happen with my baby? I get worried about her this behavior. Would it affect her health? Kindly advise. Regards.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
As long as your daughter is generally eating well most of the days, gaining weight, active, energetic and sleeps well, please do not worry about her having occasional bad days with regards to eating.
My baby girl is 2.5 month old and she born with 2.86 kgweight and now she is 4.57 kg. During last mo....
My baby girl is 2.5 month old and she born with 2.86 kgweight and now she is 4.57 kg. During last month she just gained 530 grams. She is not crying for milk and sucking thumb finger. I am unable to understand if milk is sufficient for her or not as she is not crying.But there is decrease in weight. Pls advise if I have to go for lactate tablets or start bottle feed. She is also keeping squint when something comes close to her. Also she always rubs her nose,eye and forehead. She is also passing motion bit tight
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Your baby girl's weight gain is normal. A baby gains anywhere between 125-200 gms /week in the first few months of life. Your baby is probably contented and that is why not crying. Thumb sucking is a habit which is not directly related to hunger. There are many aspects to it as a new born baby does not have binocular vision they tend squint during the first few months. As long as the stool is semi solid and yellow you need not worry.
Hi.. My baby is 2 mnths old and i m a workin lady. I wanted to ask if i can gve her outside milk.. o....
Hi.. My baby is 2 mnths old and i m a workin lady. I wanted to ask if i can gve her outside milk.. or there is any other option..
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
As we all know, breast milk is the best. you can express your milk and keep in in the fridge up to 6 hours. People at home can take it out, let it stand till it reaches room temperature and feed it.
Hello, my baby is 13 months old, he is breastfeed till now, dislike outside milk, I give him outer....
Hello, my baby is 13 months old, he is breastfeed till now, dislike outside milk, I give him outer milk in form of banana shake and mango shake. My question is that is mother's milk is harmful for him, does he will reduce his weight from my milk, because my baby's doctor advised me to discontinue feeding him my milk as it will be harmful for him. My baby's weight is 10 kgs and height is 73.5cms. Thanks
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Mother's milk is never harmful to the baby.What your doctor meant was only mother's milk in the second year of life in not enough. He should receive solids, vegetables, fruits.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
His weight and height are appropriate. Please note, that he has not decreased in weight, probably his rate of weight gain has decreased.
Hi, my 6 months old son started taking semisolid and nan from 5 months.my milk supply was low do I d....
Hi, my 6 months old son started taking semisolid and nan from 5 months.my milk supply was low do I decided to give him nan . I used to give him bm twice in a day.but now he started refusing bm completely.as semisolid I m giving him khichdi with potato n carrot ,banana with milk n roti , cerelac ;3 times total.formula intake is 21oz.i m worried as he is nt taking bm ,does he would get enough nutrition from above diet?pls help.he can't sit his own can't roll over only can change his side.v much worried
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Please do not get worried. All milestones have a range in which they have to be achieved, not one particular date. Your son can roll over anytime until he is 9 months. the diet which you are giving him seems to be fine for the time being.
Hello sir..my son is 7 month old n weighs 8kg.I want to as per his age wat shud be had appropriate w....
Hello sir..my son is 7 month old n weighs 8kg.I want to as per his age wat shud be had appropriate weight? What food can I start giving him now.what shud be his diet routine in a day.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
His current weight can be validated only if you give his birth weight. He has to have 2-3 semisolid feeds per day and introduction of vegetables and fruits.
I have baby of 17 months.. how important is routine for her? and what is the impact of mobile and te....
I have baby of 17 months.. how important is routine for her? and what is the impact of mobile and television on her if she wishes to see or play?
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
17 month old baby will watch TV and listen to the mobile for visual and auditory stimulation. There is no way the content can impact her. I think it is too early to think of routine for your baby.
My baby girl 2.5 month old is not sleeping properly. She does not sleep aftrr feed. When does babies....
My baby girl 2.5 month old is not sleeping properly. She does not sleep aftrr feed. When does babies hold neck firmlyAddition to qtn 7 she always rubs face eyes nose and forehead.
Cab I use gripe water for my baby
Please advise as why she always rubs her face eyes and nose.how much ml does 2.5 month baby drinks breasts milk?
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
It is Ok if she does not sleep after feed but is she crancky and crying? which means she needs more. Normally babies hold neck firmly around 6 months of age. rubbing of face and eyes could be due to irritation or behavior. there is no need to give gripe water to the baby.
Thankyu Sir.. 1 more thing i wanted to ask is if i can use a breastpump. Will it be safe and comfort....
Thankyu Sir.. 1 more thing i wanted to ask is if i can use a breastpump. Will it be safe and comfortable?
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Yes, you can use breast pump. Very good models are available and you will feel comfortable using the pump to express.
Hello sir my some is 4. 5 months old. What solid food can I start and what is the pattern that shoul....
Hello sir my some is 4. 5 months old. What solid food can I start and what is the pattern that should be followed to increase it.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Solid food has to be started at 6 months of age. It could vary from home made ragi saree to one of the many commercially available foods. I suggest start once a day in the morning, make it twice and slowly increase gradually.
Hi,my daughter complete 2year on June 1st she still have breastfeed, I want to know how long I shou....
Hi,my daughter complete 2year on June 1st she still have breastfeed, I want to know how long I should feed her mother milk good for her?
She is fussy eater what shall I do?
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
2 yrs is generally the time suggested to gradually stop breast feeding. She now requires more of solids, vegetables and fruits. Please remember creating fuss while eating is a mode of entertainment for the baby!
My 13 months old baby has guilty on his left thigh. It's not from his birth, I felt its 2 months be....
My 13 months old baby has guilty on his left thigh. It's not from his birth, I felt its 2 months before. It's not increasing and not at all painful to him.and it's not appeared due to any immunisation. Does its something to worry about. Please guide. Regards.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
I think guilty is a hindi word for some kind of skin lesion. Could you give the english word or describe it?
Thank you for answering my previous question.. my baby will turn 18 months in June 11.. How much she....
Thank you for answering my previous question.. my baby will turn 18 months in June 11.. How much she should sleep in a day.. she sleeps around one and a half hour in day 8 to 9 hours at night.. is this sufficient..
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
Her sleep is adequate for her age.
Addition to qtn 7. I have got b 12 deficiency after delivery ( epidural) will my baby also have that....
Addition to qtn 7. I have got b 12 deficiency after delivery ( epidural) will my baby also have that deficiency. I have been giving her A to Z drops twice( 3 drops). Pls advise if this is sufficient
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
At the most, you may increase the A-Z drops to 5 drops twice a day.
Is it ok to shampoo my LO hair daily? I use J&J shampoo and olive oil for head massage. And i have m....
Is it ok to shampoo my LO hair daily? I use J&J shampoo and olive oil for head massage. And i have make this a daily routine. Pls advice if using shampoo on daily basis is harmful.
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
As long it is a shampoo prescribed for babies, it is OK.
No its not prescribed. I just use this
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
I suggest you use shampoos specifically prescribed for babies. Himalaya baby shampoo is one of them which is made of natural ingredients and safe.
Reference to question 17 - yes guilty is a king of skin lesion
Reference to question 17 - yes guilty is a king of skin lesion
Dr. Ranjan Kumar
I suggest that you get dermatologist opinion as I unable to picturize it in my mind with the given description.
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