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My Son Is 4 Months Now And He Is Getting
Question: My son is 4 months now and he is getting really cranky a lot, unnecessary crying not taking proper feed. This only started happening since Thursday when he took his 4th month vaccination l. I think he is getting teething too so that also causing him cry a lot. What shall I provide for his teething
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to colics
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Let me first ask whether the baby is exclusively breast fed or whether formula feeds are being given. Babies often get colics especially when on formula feeds and that could make them cranky. In such a case switching back to breast milk should provide relief. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics and would prevent them from taking further feeds properly. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise give Coliaid Drops when needed.
This is possibly unrelated to the vaccination or teething. Nothing needs to be done for the teething. Just give proper teething toys to chew upon.
Let me know if you have further queries.
Regards
Possibly due to colics
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Let me first ask whether the baby is exclusively breast fed or whether formula feeds are being given. Babies often get colics especially when on formula feeds and that could make them cranky. In such a case switching back to breast milk should provide relief. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics and would prevent them from taking further feeds properly. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise give Coliaid Drops when needed.
This is possibly unrelated to the vaccination or teething. Nothing needs to be done for the teething. Just give proper teething toys to chew upon.
Let me know if you have further queries.
Regards
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