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If your 4-month-old baby is suffering from a cold and cough and is already on Ascoril LS and Alex drops, you can also try these home remedies to provide relief:

Additional Care Tips: Saline Nasal Drops: Helps clear nasal congestion. Use 2-3 drops in each nostril before feeding or sleeping. Steam Inhalation: Run a hot shower in the bathroom and sit with the baby for a few minutes to ease congestion. Elevate the Head: Keep the baby’s head slightly raised during sleep to help with breathing. Keep Baby Hydrated: Continue breastfeeding or formula feeding frequently to prevent dehydration. Use a Humidifier: It helps maintain moisture in the air and reduces irritation. When to See a Doctor? If the baby has difficulty breathing (fast breathing, flaring nostrils, or wheezing). If there is fever above 100.4°F (38°C) for more than 2 days. If the cough worsens or the baby appears very weak and irritable.

Since your baby is already on medications, continue them as prescribed and monitor symptoms. Let me know if you need more help!

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If your 19-month-old baby drinks only milk and refuses solid food, it can lead to nutritional deficiencies, low weight gain, and poor digestion. At this age, your baby should be eating a balanced diet along with milk.

What You Can Do:

Gradually Reduce Milk Intake

Limit milk to 2-3 cups (500-600 ml) per day. Offer food before milk, so the baby is hungry for solids.

Make Food Interesting

Offer finger foods like cut fruits, soft parathas, cheese cubes. Try different textures (mashed, pureed, or small soft pieces). Serve food in colorful plates and eat together as a family.

Introduce Small, Frequent Meals

Start with soft, easy-to-eat foods like dal rice, curd, idli, dosa, banana, roti with ghee, khichdi, and soups. Offer food in small portions and encourage self-feeding.

Avoid Force-Feeding

Let the baby explore food without pressure. Try giving smoothies with fruits and nuts if they refuse solid food completely.

If your baby still refuses solids, consult a pediatrician to rule out any nutritional deficiencies or feeding issues. Let me know if you need meal ideas!

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