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Ved Children Hospital A family pediatrician who guides you in best possible manner for wholesome growth of the child.

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You can always discuss your Child ongoing disease and problem on whatsapp no 8160338204 You can immediately reach the doctor for general queries and questions on 6359295265 by phone or WhatsApp

08/08/2026

Flat head in children part 2
Is your baby’s head looking flat? Should you use a helmet, a head-shaping pillow, or simply change positioning? 🤔
The good news is that many positional flat-head cases can improve with early, appropriate positioning and tummy time.
In Part 2, learn the practical steps parents can take:
✅ Supervised tummy time
✅ Encourage your baby to turn the head both ways
✅ Alternate feeding and carrying sides
✅ Change baby’s orientation in the crib
✅ Limit prolonged awake time in car seats, rockers, swings and bouncers
✅ Always follow safe sleep: on the back, on a firm, flat surface
❌ No mustard-seed pillows
❌ No head-shaping pillows or positioners
And remember: not every baby with a flat head needs a helmet. Helmet therapy is considered only in selected cases after appropriate specialist assessment.
If your baby consistently looks to one side, has difficulty turning the neck the other way, or the flattening is getting worse, consult your Pediatrician.
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06/08/2026

Flat head in babies, also called positional plagiocephaly, is commonly seen during the first few months of life. A baby’s skull is still growing and moldable, and repeated pressure on the same area of the head can gradually cause flattening.
In this video, understand: • Why flat head develops in infants
• Why some babies develop flattening on one side
• Why premature babies may be more prone to it
• Whether flat head is usually a serious problem
• When parents should consult a Pediatrician
• Why an unusual head shape sometimes needs further evaluation
✅ Most cases of positional flat head are not serious, and head shape may gradually improve as babies grow, move their heads more and spend less time with the same part of the head against a surface.
⚠️ However, severe flattening, worsening flattening, or an unusual head shape should be evaluated by a Pediatrician. Rarely, an abnormal head shape may be related to craniosynostosis, which is different from positional flattening.
👉 Watch Part 2: How to prevent and improve flat head in babies.
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Dr Vandan H Kumar | Pediatrician
Ved Children Hospital

03/08/2026

🦟 Monsoon is here… and so is the entire mosquito family! 🌧️

With the rainy season comes a higher risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya. Here’s how you can protect your child:

👕 Dress children in full-sleeved clothes and keep their legs covered.

🦟 Use an age-appropriate child-safe mosquito repellent. Avoid applying mosquito repellent directly to the skin of babies under 2 months.

🛏️ Use a mosquito net, especially for babies and young children.

🪟 Install mesh screens on windows and doors.

💧 Don’t allow stagnant water to collect in coolers, flower pots, buckets, tyres or containers around your home.

⚠️ Don’t rely only on mosquito patches or fabric roll-ons for complete protection.

If your child does get bitten, gently clean the area and use a cold compress for 10–15 minutes. Try to prevent scratching.

🚨 Seek medical advice if your child develops high fever, persistent vomiting, unusual sleepiness, bleeding, breathing difficulty, or if the bite becomes increasingly red, swollen, painful or develops pus.

🦟 And one final message from our mosquito…

“The best way to treat a mosquito bite is to not give me a chance to bite in the first place!” 😄

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15/07/2026

Does your baby sweat only on the forehead during feeding, after waking up, or while playing?
In most healthy babies, forehead sweating alone is completely normal because the sweat glands over the head and forehead become active earlier than those in the rest of the body.
However, if forehead sweating is accompanied by: 🔴 Getting tired during feeding
🔴 Fast or difficult breathing
🔴 Blue lips or nails
🔴 Repeated chest infections
🔴 Poor weight gain
it may require prompt evaluation by a pediatrician, as these can sometimes be signs of an underlying heart or lung condition.
This short video explains how to tell the difference between normal forehead sweating and warning signs that should not be ignored.
👨‍⚕️ Dr Vandan H Kumar
Consultant Pediatrician
Ved Children Hospital, Vadodara
⚠️ This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your child has concerning symptoms, consult your pediatrician.
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11/07/2026

💧 Is your baby drooling all day? Don't assume it's because of teething!

Many parents believe that excessive drooling means the first tooth is about to appear—but that's not always true.

✅ Around 2–3 months, babies naturally start producing more saliva. ✅ They are still learning to swallow saliva efficiently. ✅ Putting hands and toys in the mouth (oral exploration) also increases drooling. ✅ Teething can increase drooling, but drooling often starts months before the first tooth appears.

🚨 Consult your Pediatrician immediately if drooling is associated with: • Difficulty swallowing • Repeated choking • Poor feeding • High fever • Mouth ulcers • Difficulty breathing

💙 In most babies, drooling is a normal part of development, not a disease.

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— Dr. Vandan H Kumar
Ved Children Hospital

08/07/2026

Does your newborn sometimes breathe fast, then slow down, or even pause for a few seconds? It can be frightening for new parents, but in many cases, this is a normal breathing pattern called periodic breathing.
In this YouTube Short, Dr. Vandan H Kumar, Pediatrician, explains: ✔️ Why newborn breathing is often irregular
✔️ Why it is more common in premature babies
✔️ What periodic breathing is
✔️ When irregular breathing is completely normal
✔️ Warning signs that need immediate medical attention, including prolonged pauses, blue lips, poor feeding, limpness, chest retractions, nasal flaring, and grunting
Understanding the difference between normal newborn breathing and danger signs can help parents avoid unnecessary panic while ensuring timely medical care when needed.
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Dr. Vandan H Kumar
Pediatrician | Ved Children Hospital

08/07/2026

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29/06/2026

Does your child seem to ignore everything you say?

The solution is often not louder voices, but better communication.

✅ Give clear instructions.
👀 Make eye contact before speaking.
📅 Be consistent with rules.
👏 Praise the behaviour you want to see more often.

Small changes in the way we communicate can make a big difference in a child's behaviour and strengthen the parent-child relationship.

💬 Which of these parenting habits are you going to try today? Let me know in the comments!

— Dr Vandan H Kumar
Ved Children Hospital

26/05/2026

👶 Starting solids after 6 months? Remember these 2 Golden Rules that can make complementary feeding safer and easier for your baby! 🍲

✅ Start with soft, smooth & easy-to-swallow textures to reduce choking risk.
✅ Introduce only ONE new food at a time and continue it for 3–4 days before trying another.

Why? 🤔
Because if baby develops rash, vomiting, loose motions, constipation, bloating or allergy, it becomes easier to identify which food caused the issue.

✨ Bonus tip: Respect your baby’s hunger & fullness cues. No force feeding, no “one more bite”! Feeding should always be calm, responsive & stress-free ❤️

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23/04/2026

Many parents think white lines or spots on nails mean calcium deficiency — but that’s usually a myth.
These marks are commonly due to minor nail injury or nail biting habits, medically called Leukonychia.
They are harmless, temporary, and move forward as the nail grows.
👉 No treatment needed in most cases
👉 Just observe — it heals on its own
If marks are persistent, spreading, or associated with other symptoms, consult your pediatrician.

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