Dr. Nivedita Manna is a compassionate and skilled pediatrician, committed to delivering comprehensive healthcare for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents. With advanced qualifications in Pediatrics from India, the UK, and Boston, she combines global medical training with a deep understanding of child and family needs. Her practice emphasizes both treatment and prevention — from newborn care and vaccinations to nutrition, growth monitoring, and developmental support. She is especially passionate about breastfeeding guidance, child nutrition, and preventive pediatric health, ensuring children thrive in every stage of life. View More

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Inhalers deliver medicine directly to the lungs, so they act faster, work better, and cause fewer side effects than cough syrups for conditions like wheezing and asthma.
Refer to your child’s growth chart based on their age, weight, and height. Growth is assessed by the growth curve, not by appearance alone.
The Government immunization schedule protects against many serious diseases. However, the following vaccines are not routinely included in the Government schedule and may be recommended depending on your child’s age and risk factors:
• Influenza vaccine
• Mumps vaccine (as part of the MMR vaccine)
• Typhoid vaccine
• Hepatitis A vaccine
• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
• Meningococcal conjugate vaccine
• HPV vaccine
Please consult your pediatrician for an individualized vaccination plan tailored to your child.
Your breast milk is usually adequate if your baby:
• Gains around 500 g to 1 kg per month during the first 3 months of life
• Passes urine at least 6–8 times per day
• Sleeps for about 60–90 minutes after most feeding sessions
• Is active and growing well on the growth chart
Regular growth monitoring is the best indicator of adequate feeding.
Most babies are ready for solids at 6 completed months while continuing breastfeeds or formula feeds. Signs of readiness include good head control, sitting with support, showing interest in food, and opening their mouth when food is offered. Start with soft, mashed foods such as rice cereal, fruits, vegetables, or homemade family foods with an appropriate consistency. Introduce one new food at a time and gradually increase the variety and quantity.
International guidelines recommend delaying your baby’s first bath for at least 24 hours after birth. Many parents also prefer sponge baths until the umbilical cord stump falls off. In my practice, I generally recommend postponing tub baths for the first 21 days of life to maintain a simple, uniform approach for all families. During this period, gentle sponge baths are sufficient while keeping the baby warm and the umbilical cord stump clean and dry.