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- Pediasure is used as a growth supplement for growing children. This drug is a protein drink that is gluten free and kosher as well. It is a nutritional supplement that aids the growth of children between the age of 2 and 12. Packed with minerals and vitamins, it is suitable for lactose intolerant children too. It is available in powder form. This drug has no known side effects.
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He is suffering from constipation. he should be on a good fibre rich diet. Give plenty of water. regular laxative if needed along with a good diet plan. As constipation is a chronic problem in most cases and most common cause is habitual constipation. You must ensure a regular bowel time after a drink irrespective of passage of stool. He should be sitting for sometime say 10_ 15 minutes in a fixed time daily in a Indian style toilet.
She appears to be a fussy eater. Most importantly you ...more
She appears to be a fussy eater. Most importantly you ...more
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As such if a child is having normal indian food then there is no need of a supplement at all but if child is not eating properly then first approach should be towards proper eating habits and not just to give supplements bcz no supplement can give you proper nutrition still if you want to give then they all have different nutritive value and you can give them alternatively.
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You have not mentioned his weight and height. If weight is appropriate for the age nothing to worry. Nowadays putting on lot weight is not advisable as its a associated with various health complicates like diabetes, hypertension etc. To improve his immunity give nutritious diet and engage him in physical activity.
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It is an art than science to teach children eat healthy food. Take him along with you when you take your meals. Let him see how and what you eat. Don't scold in order to follow quickly. He will learn by watching you, parents are role model to children. They will behave the same way you behave. Love them, understand them, they have mind of their own. You also know how difficult is our mind to control. So more difficult will be for child. But love will ultimately triumph all. Have patience and wor...more
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Your child is perfectly heathy for his age. There is no need to give commercial food or drink but freshly prepared home made cereals. Never ever go by tall claims of these baby food manufacturers. They are expensive and never ever better than home made preparation tailored to need test texture of food.
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Best wishes.
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Loose motions once occurred will no stop immediately. Sometimes it takes 7 to 10 days. Maintain hydration and follow your doctor's advice.
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