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Hello, approximately how much ml water(boiled and warm) should a seven months old baby should drink?
Do oroferxt drops cause constipation in babies?
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If the baby calorie intake is adequate (as evident by consistent weight gain and good activity), you can give as much of water as much baby wants.
Yes ,Iron preparation do cause constipation but not necessarily in every child.
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Water would be sufficient given during food intake..
Instead of giving too much of plain water u can feed your baby with veg soups and juices which are more nutritious.
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You can give as much as baby drinks water, there is no fix quantity...
Orofer xt drops may cause constipation, try to give it before feed...
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If the baby is taking breastmilk there is no need of extra water.Give it according to baby's demand .Try to offer small sips after solid food.
Yes orofer can cause constipation.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Orofer/ iron drops causes constipation.
You can give water as much as baby drinks. There is no fixed quantity.
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