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What Are The Benefits Of Mustard Seed Pillow For Infants?
Question: hi dr. my baby is 2 months old. I have been using mustard seeds pillow for him from the beginning. I just wanted to know if it is safe to use? Also till what age can I use it?
Also I am having little cough. So will my baby also catch cough through breast milk?
Also I am having little cough. So will my baby also catch cough through breast milk?
Brief Answer:
Continue breast feeding your baby
Detailed Answer:
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The principle of using a mustard seed pillow is to provide a mouldable cast for the head of the baby and therefore to provide proper cushioning effect. Although popularly believed, it does not actually help in adjusting the shape of the head. The shape of the head readjusts on its own. So, its entirely upon you if you want to use a mustard seed pillow and for how long to use it.
I would insist you to take steam inhalation for your own cough. It should provide relief. Cough is most often caused due to certain viral infections although it could be due to some allergic reactions as well. Although there is indeed a possibility of it being passed on to your child, the chances are minimal provided that you take preventive measures like not coughing or sneezing directly on your child, not bringing your secretions (or contaminated clothes) in contact with your child.
Please continue to breast feed your baby. This is very important. You need not worry.
Regards
Continue breast feeding your baby
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
The principle of using a mustard seed pillow is to provide a mouldable cast for the head of the baby and therefore to provide proper cushioning effect. Although popularly believed, it does not actually help in adjusting the shape of the head. The shape of the head readjusts on its own. So, its entirely upon you if you want to use a mustard seed pillow and for how long to use it.
I would insist you to take steam inhalation for your own cough. It should provide relief. Cough is most often caused due to certain viral infections although it could be due to some allergic reactions as well. Although there is indeed a possibility of it being passed on to your child, the chances are minimal provided that you take preventive measures like not coughing or sneezing directly on your child, not bringing your secretions (or contaminated clothes) in contact with your child.
Please continue to breast feed your baby. This is very important. You need not worry.
Regards
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