How to potty train a 4-year-old child?
Hello doctor,
My son is four years old, and he is good at all other things. He is perfectly fine. He will also use the toilet to urinate, flush, and wash himself. But for the toilet issue, he is not telling anyone, and it was identified by us only by smell. He is doing it wherever he is. I know scolding is not the solution. How can I make him behave properly?
Thank you.
28 May 2024 - 1 min read
What are the symptoms and preventive measures for norovirus infection?
Hello doctor,
I have heard about a norovirus outbreak in our state, and it is making me anxious. People are ending up in the hospital with viral gastroenteritis, and I am worried that this is some new kind of bug we should be concerned about. I am a mom with two young boys, aged four and six, who attend childcare, so naturally, I am on high alert. Could you provide more information about this norovirus and the symptoms we should watch out for? I want to ensure we are prepared. From what I have heard, it causes stomach upset and diarrhea, but I am not sure if there are any other symptoms to look out for. And more importantly, is there anything we can do to prevent getting sick? Please advise.
Thank you.
28 May 2024 - 1 min read
What are the recommended vitamin D and calcium dosages for a 7-year-old child?
Hello doctor,
As a concerned mother of a 7-year-old, I am exploring the idea of introducing dietary supplements, particularly vitamin D and calcium, into my child's diet. I want to ensure proper growth and development. Could you advise on the necessity and recommended dosage of these supplements for a child of this age? Your guidance on maintaining a balanced diet would be greatly appreciated.
Please suggest.
24 May 2024 - 1 min read
Is it compulsory to breastfeed our 10-month-old at night?
Hi doctor,
Our baby girl is 10 months old, and so far, we have been only breastfeeding her along with semi-solid food. Sometimes, mother's milk is not enough, and we do not know any alternative food to give at night. Yesterday night also she was hungry and crying, we got confused and eventually gave her two biscuits. I read on the internet that biscuits are not good for infants, as they contain refined flour, high sugar, preservatives, etc. I also read that formula milk will make the baby get addicted to that, and then they prefer that over mother's milk. I read a book by a famous doctor, which suggested, longer the breastfed milk, smarter will be the baby. It is one of the key ingredients for a healthy brain. We are already giving her semi-solid foods like boiled rice with water, fruit juice, etc. We are avoiding salt and sugar almost completely. We want to provide the healthiest possible food for our baby. At the same time, when the mother's milk is not enough, we cannot allow the baby to starve. At night, I read that we should not give semi-solid food. In this case, what would be the best natural alternative for us? Is mom's milk only recommended during the night? Or can anything be done, so the baby feels full?
23 May 2024 - 1 min read
When should I discontinue breastfeeding my child?
Hello doctor,
My son is 2.5 years old. I want to wean him off the breastfeeding. I want to understand a few things. Is this the right time to wean him? Should we opt for packed milk or farm milk? Is the farm milk safe enough for children? If we get the packed one, does it have preservatives? Also, should we get the skimmed one, the full-fat, the single-toned, or the double-toned one? Which one provides the most nutrition? Kindly give me some advice.
Thank you.
23 May 2024 - 1 min read
