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Is it true that Giving gripe water to baby will help in gaining weight ? Elders at home keep telling me to give gripe water to my baby who is 6 months old, so that it will increase my baby’s weight.
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ExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician3 years agoA. not help in wt. gain. . . .Recommend not to give Gripe water because it can some times result in infection .
Moreover if baby is having gases discomfort you can deal it by doing tummy time for him.
Massaging the tummy in gentle circular motion .
Doing leg peddling exercises.
Giving gastica drops or Himalaya bonnisan drops.
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Nihita mittalMom of a 7 yr 9 m old boy3 years agoA. good morning it does not lead to increase in the weight but definitely I would recommend you to give it to the child it is usually said that it helps to reduce gastric problem and other issues for small children so it can be used
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Q. one more question elders say to give her gripe water or janmghutti, jaiphal....what can I give
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