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My 1month old baby is suffering from cold but drinking milk from bottle rather than taking breastfeed reason
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Author of questionGuardian of 2 children1 Year agoA. I should continue with breast feed or bottle to baby
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy1 Year agoA. very important to see that position and attachment while breastfeeding the child is proper.
if improper the child will continue to suck for long hrs without getting any milk
meet lactational counsellor who will guide regarding this.
see videos on you tube for breastfeeding position and attachment.
take plenty of water, home made diet, seasonal fruits and vegetables, milk for increasing breast milk for yourself.
take 15 to 30 days weight and growth assessment by the doctor.
nasal saline drops can be given again and again to the child because it is salt water which will help in decreasing the nasal blockage by clearing the mucus
try to prevent temperature variations around the child which is the most common cause of cough and cold in small children.can give indirect steam inhalation .
anti-cold medicines at this agde have got side effects so can be given only after medical consultation.
for fever and pain give paracetamol
continue the regular diet which is being given to the child d
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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. Bottle feeding is very easy for them because they do not have apply a lot of strength or you can say it’s easier for them because they do not have to do anything it’s very convenient the latching is very easy for them on a bottle which is why maybe during this time it could probably be your child is more comfortable with the bottle
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