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Is it okay if my daughter missed certain milestones?

My daughter is 5 months old and has not rolled over. She has not started crawling on the floor. Is it okay if she has missed certain milestones?

My daughter is 7 years old and is a fussy eater. How can I supplement her nutrition?

My daughter is 7 years old and is extremely fussy about her food. She will not touch vegetables. I am trying my best to get her to eat them - I know it's a matter of time, but...

If my child is lactose intolerant, will he be weak?

My son is 4 years old, and he has just been diagnosed with lactose intolerance. We're worried though that this will make him weak, physically, and have him fall behind the other...

Can cough syrups be harming my child?

My daughter is 3 years old and sometimes has a cough at school. I feel worried with the amount of cough syrups that are being given to her. Are these actually harming my child?...

My 2 year old daughter has been detected with scabies and medication doesn't look like it's helping yet. What should I do?

My daughter is 25 months old and all of a sudden she started itching severely. We discovered it to be scabies and started treatment. We've been using it for a week and followed...

My daughter is overweight at 8 years old. What should I do?

My daughter is 8 years old and is definitely overweight, based on her height weight chart. What can I do to control her weight?

At what age can I introduce multivitamins for my child?

My son is 4 years old and is a very fussy eater. I would like to know what is a good age for me to introduce multi vitamins in his routine to replenish his nutritional requirements....

Does the painless vaccines have the same efficacy as the normal ones?

I am very confused if I should opt for painless vaccines for my baby or not, since there is a lot of debate on the efficacy of the painless vaccines. Please guide me on this....

My 9 year old son wheezes a lot and requires frequent nebulizer treatment. Will this impact his health in the long run?

My son is 9 years old and since he was 5, he's had a problem with wheezing. We have to often give him nebulizerr treatment. Will frequent treatment have an impact on his health...

Is powdered husk safe for kids of 8 years to relieve constipation?

My son is 8 years old and has constipation. He often forgets to drink an adequate amount of water. Should I give him some Psyllium Husk to relieve this constipation?

My daughter is complaining about a burning sensation while passing urine. What should I do?

My daughter is 7 years old and has been complaining of a burning sensation while urinating. What should I do? Should I tell her to drink more water to prevent this pain, or could...

Can chickenpox spread through breast milk?

I am a 31 year old woman and I have a baby who is 7 months old. I recently had a bout of the herpes zoster infection that left a patch on my back. The doctor asked me to completely...

Can probiotics be given to kids who are around 6 years old?

I have a son who is 6 years old, and he often complains of acidity and stomach burning. Can I start him on probiotic drinks to ease his stomach condition?

Can anesthesia interact with breast milk?

I am 29 years old and I have a baby who is 1 years old. I recently underwent a DNC for which I was given anesthesia. Can I breastfeed him again, or should I wait a little while?...

How can I treat persistent cough in my little one?

My son is 5 years old and is constantly suffering from a cough. I have tried different forms of medications but it just keeps coming back. What should I do?

Aggressive and Defiant Behavior

Is it common for a 4 year old child diagnosed with ASD and ADHD to be sometimes aggressive (hit, pinch, slap, kicks when upset) and defiant (screams and back talking) toward his...

My son is 2 months old and tends to poop once every 4 days. The doctor says its normal but I am worried.

My son is 2 months old and he is only on my milk. While all his other activities seem to be normal, he poops once in 4 days and I am extremely worried about it. The doctor says...

Does sleeping with a bottle cause a problem?

My 2 month old baby tends to sleep with the bottle in his mouth. Is this a bad habit?

6 month old not getting enough ounces

I am a first time mom and super nervous. My 6 month recently started not wanting the bottle. I am fighting with her to give her a couple ounces at a time and can get 20 oz...

6-month-old itchy scalp: Is this cradle cap?

My 6 month old has been itching her scalp for a while now. Most recently it started keeping her up at night. The pediatrician said she doesn't think it is cradle cap, but I...

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