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Gripe water is normal to give to newborn
My baby is just 21 days old.. My my mother in law gives him Gripe water every day.. Is it safe? She always says pott kadak hogaya hai.. N start to give him gripe water every day..
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Please dont give gripe water to your baby.
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Please don't give gripe water..
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No please don't give gripe water. If Pott kadak ho Gaya then consult pediatrician. It might be that you are thinking normal stool also as kadak.
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