Flying with infants

Doctor, I have to take a long flight with my two-month-old baby! It is going to be a long flight – How will I manage? How will my baby cope when I have a problem with my ears popping during take-off and landing?

Breastfeeding and stool frequency

Doctor, I am breast-feeding my child and every time I feed him, he poops! How has the child developed diarrhea? I heard that breast-feeding is supposed to protect my child from diarrhea?

My baby has a terrible colic – should I give her gripe water?

Infantile colic is a most distressing problem that upsets the whole household. It is indeed terrible to watch your infant wail and cry for hours on end. A lot can be done for colic, but parents are ready to clutch at any straw that promises to relieve the colic.

Have a fun Diwali! – But be safe!

Diwali, the festival of lights and of recent years, – of sound and smoke too! Thankfully, at least in our location, we have seen a trend towards a more sober Diwali, with greater sensitivity to the environment and the potential hazards of crackers.