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Reviewed by Dr. Smrithi Bhagiratha MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Pediatric Genetics Last reviewed: 17 September 2026 Introduction Most healthy children in India are recommended a single dose of deworming medicine (usually albendazole) once every six months, starting from 1 year of age. Children between 1 and 2 years typically…

Reviewed by Dr. Smrithi Bhagiratha MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Pediatric Genetics Last reviewed: 17 September 2026 Introduction Around 6 months, most babies are ready to start solids alongside continued breastfeeding or formula. A simple starting chart looks like this: begin with single-ingredient, iron-rich purees like ragi (finger millet) porridge…

Reviewed by Dr. Smrithi Bhagiratha MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Pediatric Genetics Last reviewed: 17 September 2026 Introduction Fever medicine is for comfort, not for treating the underlying illness and it’s usually needed when a fever is making your child genuinely uncomfortable (achy, irritable, unable to rest or drink fluids),…