Hello Doctor Ji My baby is 5 months 25 days old She is suffering with running nose can i have her head bath n which syrup i should use at this age And from when should i start using fruit purees please clear my doubts will be thankfull

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If the child is having running nose then avoid giving a head bath. You can give indirect steam bath. If Breastfeeding u can add more garlic in ur diet which will help the baby's cold or cough and will also improve lactation. If there is any nasal congestion u can use nasal drops prescribed by ur pediatrician. You cannot do much other home remedies for babies under six months. So if the cold or cough seems to get severe it's good to consult with your pediatrician.Generally Any liquids or semisolids or Solids are advisable only after six months. Until then exclusive breastfeeding or formula alone is good for baby (not even water) as their digestive system will be still sensitive and immature. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding until six months.

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Avoid giving head bath ifbaby is having cold and give steam twice a day and put saline nasal drops and keep head little elevated while sleeping and once baby completes six months then you can start semi solids