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Is A Soft Material Support Safe For A Baby's Back?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Oct 2018
Question: Couple of queries regarding my 6+ mo baby boy 1. Can i make him sit with hand or some other soft material support 2. I am giving him following juice. Pls tell can i continue or not? a. Orange juice b. Mosambi juice c. Batabi juice( pomelo) 3.Can i roll over him n give tummy time massage.
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Answered by Dr. Arun (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:

Yes to all but be careful

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

1. Yes make him sit with full support for the back holding him by both axilla with your hands,making sure that spine is not bent, only for a short period of time with pillow like backrest. Avoid doing this frequently though.

Usually advisable to make him sit after 8 months when spine is more strong.

2. Yes you can give any fruit juice, any vegetable boiled. No restrictions.

3. Yes, you can roll your baby and give a gentle massage.
But do all this carefully , ensure that his nose and mouth are not choked. Never leave him unattended after rolling over.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Arun, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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Is A Soft Material Support Safe For A Baby's Back?

Brief Answer: Yes to all but be careful Detailed Answer: Hi, 1. Yes make him sit with full support for the back holding him by both axilla with your hands,making sure that spine is not bent, only for a short period of time with pillow like backrest. Avoid doing this frequently though. Usually advisable to make him sit after 8 months when spine is more strong. 2. Yes you can give any fruit juice, any vegetable boiled. No restrictions. 3. Yes, you can roll your baby and give a gentle massage. But do all this carefully , ensure that his nose and mouth are not choked. Never leave him unattended after rolling over. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Arun, Pediatrician, Pulmonology