Dr. Biraj Thakker

03/07/2026

👶 Every neonatal procedure matters. Every skill can make a difference.

Are you confident with:
✔ UVC/UAC insertion?
✔ PICC line placement?
✔ Exchange transfusion setup?
✔ Thoracocentesis & ICD insertion?
✔ NIRS application and NICU bundles?

If not—or if you want to refine your skills under expert guidance—don’t miss the Neonatal Procedure Workshop at West Zone PEDICON & GUJ NEOCON 2026.

📅 14 August 2026

📲 Scan the QR code and register today.

30/06/2026

25/04/2025

Every baby is different. Don’t worry if yours doesn’t “sleep through the night” yet—it’s totally normal. Watch this reel to decode newborn’s sleep.

What is normal for baby sleep at different ages:

0–3 months:
• Sleeps 14–17 hrs/day
• In short bursts of 2–4 hrs
• No day-night rhythm
• Wakes often to feed

3–6 months:
• Starts sleeping longer at night (5–6 hrs stretch)
• Total sleep: 12–15 hrs/day
• Bedtime routines can start now

17/04/2025

How to take care of Umbilical stump care of your tiny ones … ???

Do ✅ Keep it clean, dry, and exposed to air.
✅ If there’s oozing, clean gently with chlorhexidine solution.

Don’t ❌ ghee, oil, or powders like Neosporin on the stump.

29/03/2025

New parents, I know you have lots of questions about your baby’s care—sleep, feeding, and everything in between! Drop your questions in the comments, and I’ll answer them in my upcoming reels.

I’m Dr. Biraj Thakker, a neonatologist and pediatrician with over 15 years of experience in newborn care—the first neonatologist in the Anand-Kheda area. Let’s make this parenting journey easier together!

Follow for expert guidance.

18/04/2024

The safest sleep position for a baby is on their back. This is crucial to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Here’s why back sleeping is recommended:

Reduces SIDS risk:
Though prone position is good for baby, it increases the risk of SIDS. So always nurse the baby in their back position to avoid such risk of death.

Maintains airway:
Back sleeping keeps the baby’s airway clear and unobstructed.


We recommend to use shoulder roll of 1-1.5 itch to keep airway straighten so baby can breathe without difficulty.
Always place your baby on their back to sleep, for naps and at night.