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Author name: Dr. Naveen Kumar

Dr. K. Naveen Kumar is a pediatrician and neonatologist with over 10 years of experience, and the founder of Pranavi Children’s Hospital. He specializes in pediatric and neonatal care, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment for children.

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Cough and Cold in Children: Causes, Home Care and Warning Signs

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Cough and cold in children are usually caused by viral infections affecting the nose and throat. Common symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, coughing and sometimes a mild fever. Most children recover with rest and supportive home care, but certain symptoms may require medical attention. Children often catch colds through close contact with infected people, …

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Dengue Symptoms in Children: Early Warning Signs Every Parent Should Know

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Dengue symptoms in children commonly include sudden fever, headache, body aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes a skin rash. Parents should also be aware of warning signs such as severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding, unusual sleepiness, breathing difficulty, or reduced urination. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can initially look like a common …

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Newborn Feeding Guide: How Much Milk Does a Baby Need by Age?

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Newborns usually need small amounts of milk at frequent intervals, and their intake gradually increases as they grow. The amount a baby needs depends on factors such as age, weight, feeding method, growth, and individual needs. Feeding can feel confusing during the first few weeks. Parents may wonder how often to feed, how much milk …

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Breathing problems

Breathing Problems in Newborns: Signs That Need Immediate Attention

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Breathing problems in newborns can sometimes be serious and may need immediate medical attention. Fast or difficult breathing, repeated grunting, flaring nostrils, chest pulling in, bluish lips or skin, and difficulty feeding are warning signs parents should not ignore. Newborns can have changes in their breathing during the first few weeks, and some irregular patterns …

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Typhoid Symptoms in Children: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

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Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that can affect children, particularly when they consume contaminated food or drinking water. It often begins with symptoms such as a persistent fever, stomach pain, weakness, and loss of appetite. Recognizing these warning signs early is important because prompt medical care can help reduce the risk of complications.  Although …

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How to Build Immunity in children

How to Build Strong Immunity in Children Naturally: A Complete Parent’s Guide

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A strong immune system helps protect children from common illnesses like colds, coughs, flu, and other infections while supporting their overall growth and development. Since a child’s immune system is still developing, parents play an important role in building healthy habits that strengthen their natural immunity from an early age. The good news is that …

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Summer Safety Tips for Kids

Top Summer Safety Tips for Kids Every Parent Should Know

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Summer is a fun and exciting season for children, filled with vacations, outdoor games, swimming, and travel. However, extreme heat during summer can also increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunburn, infections, and other seasonal illnesses in kids. Since children are more sensitive to heat, parents must take extra precautions to keep them healthy …

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Complete Vaccination Schedule for Children in India (2026 Guide)

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Vaccination happens to be among the most potent means of protecting children from illnesses that can endanger their lives. Since children come into the world with an undeveloped immune system, they have a greater risk of catching illnesses. For this reason, vaccines are highly significant to help boost their immunity In India, childhood vaccination is …

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