A 27-year-old female asked:
my son is 3 mo. & weighs 14.8 & is 24in. ppl say he's really big for his age i'm starting to worry he's too big help me?
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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics 50 years experience
Well-meaning friends: & family will say lots of things that you need to check out with your pede. What i hear the most is " i was worried __ months ago, but my ___ said, "oh, he's a boy; he's just slow." parental concerns about development are right 90% of the time. On who infant growth charts, normed on breast-fed infants his wt. & length are ~ 75th%ile, wt. For length, 50th%ile., so above avg , proportional, normal.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What do you suggest if my son was prescribed carbaxefed dm oral drops he is 6 mo. how much should he take?
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Dr. Tanya Russo answered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Cough remedies: Most medications and herbs are not appropriate or FDA approved for infants, and dosing cannot be safely advised. Increasing humidity and keeping your baby well hydrated may lessen the symptoms and to support her body as it heals itself. Prolonged symptoms of cough and congestion should be evaluated by your pediatrician and may require further treatment.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
My son was prescribed carbaxefed dm oral drops he is 6 mo. How much can he safely take?
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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered
Orthodontics 53 years experience
Concern: I'm not a Pediatrician, but from what I have read this medication may not be safe for use for children under 6 years of age. Dosage of any medication should be prescribed by your son's Pediatrician, not by the internet. Call the Pediatrician for clarification.
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