Hi doctor , My son is 3 month old and he getting cracks on his lips and bleeding . He is bottle fed. Kindly suggest ?

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ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. offer more liquids give only breastmilk till completion of six months and feed more frequently for adequate hydration. apply breast milk over baby's lips frequently. use saline nasal drops six hrly

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