Question 1

is it dangerous to give an ice cube to an infant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The danger behind giving an ice cube to an infant would be because it is a choking hazard.

Question 2

infant allergy to everything i'm giving her, possible causes of this?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: I would talk to your doctor about specific symptoms that make you think your child is allergic to everything. Sometimes there are intolerances or other confusing symptoms that may not actually be allergies. If they really are allergies you may need to see an allergist.

Question 3

what needs to be considered when giving infant proparanolol?

Accepted Answer

The reason : Why is the baby getting propranolol? Taking the underlying disorder into consideration will help to clear this up.

Question 4

what can i give to my 5 weeks old infant for colics?

Accepted Answer

Colic: Medications can be given but the question is will they work? Simethacone or Ovol drops can be tried. Gripe water has no proven benefit. General measures of comfort are the 1st line of treatment. All the best. This disappears with gut maturity in 3-4 months.

Question 5

when can you give an infant cheese?

Accepted Answer

Cheese: Cheese can be introduced between ages 8-10 months.  Make sure pieces are smaller than your baby's finger (also size of baby's trachea) to decrease choking risk.  Careful also with melted cheese as it may also be a choking hazard.  Consider also adding yoghurt at this age. However wait until 1 year of to add whole milk as a replacement for breastmilk or formula.

Question 6

when can you give an infant cows milk?

Accepted Answer

12 months of age: Breast milk and /or formula are best until the age of 12 months, at which time it is ok to change to whole or 2% (lowfat) milk.  It is ok to start babies on yogurt, however, with the rest of their solid foods prior to one year.

Question 7

when can you start giving cows milk to an infant?

Accepted Answer

12 months of age: Breast milk and /or formula are best until the age of 12 months, at which time it is ok to change to whole or 2% (lowfat) milk.  It is ok to start babies on yogurt, however, with the rest of their sold foods prior to one year.

Question 8

can i give pedialyte to an infant that's less than 6 months?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Follow dosage quidelines.  Should be no problem, but I am assuming you are giving it for the right reason!

Question 9

which diet should be give to infant to increase memory power?

Accepted Answer

Breast milk &...: The best food for an infant is mother's milk so breastfeeding is important; however, the mother should eat fish or take a fish oil supplement to make sure her milk is rich in dha. After 6 months of age pureed vegetables & fruits (ideally organic) should be added- choose foods of all colors as each color represents different nutrients. Avoid gmo foods. A bit of turmeric can be added to the vegies.

Question 10

is it good to give antiallergy medication to my infant during common cold?

Accepted Answer

No known benefit: Antihistamines have a drying effect on any mucous production and will thicken secretions. For many years they have been used to "dress up" kids & make them look less sickly (draining nose, etc.)they have no known benefit to the child during a cold & may thicken the mucous to the point it is harder to cough out.

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