Dr Tengku Putri Child Specialist

05/11/2025

When parents bring their child to the clinic with diarrhea, parents often ask me:

❓”Doc, anak saya kena Rotavirus ke?”

There are many viruses that can cause diarrhea in children, but Rotavirus is the MOST COMMON cause of vomiting and diarrhea in children under 5 years old. In fact, almost ALL children will get Rotavirus at some point in the first 5 years of their lives! 😯

🔆Symptoms of Rotavirus usually start about 2 days AFTER a person is exposed to the virus. Vomiting and watery diarrhea can last 3 to 8 days. It often starts suddenly — with watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, poor feeding and stomach pain.

🔆Rotavirus can cause SEVERE diarrhea in children, and these children especially INFANTS will need admission due to dehydration. Babies can get dehydrated quickly, so watch out for these signs:
❗dry lips
❗fewer wet diapers (having less urine)
❗crying with no tears
❗lethargy/less active

These are signs that you need to bring them to the hospital urgently!🆘

🔆How do kids get Rotavirus infection?

Rotavirus spreads easily among babies and children‎ living in the same house or from daycare. They can get rotavirus if they get virus particles (in p**p) into their mouth by:

✅Putting their unwashed hands that are contaminated into their mouth.
✅Touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then putting their fingers in their mouth.

✨Good news is that Rotavirus infection is PREVENTABLE and that is from VACCINATION. Will share more in my next video🙂

👉Has your child gotten Rotavirus infection before?



Ref: CDC

30/10/2025

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08/09/2025

08/09/2025

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15/05/2025

Not sure how to burp your baby?🤱

Here are 3 simple and effective positions to help release trapped air and keep your little one comfy after feeds 💨👶

1.Over the shoulder
2. Sitting upright on your lap
3. Tummy down across your lap

Some babies burp easily, others might take a little longer—and that’s totally normal! Try these positions and see what works best for your baby 💕

Which one is your favourite burping position?
1, 2 or 3?

Share with me!

09/05/2025

Usually, breastfed babies swallow less air than bottle-fed babies. But that doesn't mean they never need burping.😉

Burping helps release air a baby may swallow during feeding. This air can cause discomfort, fussiness, or spit-ups.

If your baby is gassy, colicky, or spits up often, burping may help.👌

Some parents may find trouble to get their baby to burp---You can try different positions such over your shoulder, sitting upright or tummy on lap. See what is best for your and your baby ☺️

22/02/2025

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15/02/2025

Everybody knows that breastfeeding offers
many benefits for moms and babies, but not all may know that breastfeeding can reduce baby’s risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

👉SIDS risk is halved in babies who are breastfed for at least 2 months and the longer a baby is breastfed, the greater the protective effect.

🔆How does breastfeeding help?

1️⃣Breastfeeding improves baby’s arousal response

-Breastfed babies may wake up more easily, which is protective against SIDS

-They have been shown to be more easily aroused at 2-3 months of age and this age coincides with the peak incidence of SIDS.

2️⃣Breastfeeding supports immune function

-Breast milk contains antibodies that protect against infections, which are linked to increased SIDS risk.

3️⃣Breastfeeding promotes safer sleep patterns

-Breastfeeding is associated with more frequent but shorter sleep periods, which may lower SIDS risk.

⚠️Remember that:
Breastfeeding alone doesn’t eliminate the risk of SIDS - so it is still important to practice safe sleep

✅Back sleeping
✅A firm crib mattress
✅A sleep space free of soft objects
✅A smoke-free environment



Ref: Duration of Breastfeeding and Risk of SIDS: An Individual Participant Data (IPD) Meta-analysis” (Thompson JMD, et al. Pediatrics. Oct. 30, 2017,

19/12/2024

⭐️HOW TO KEEP BABIES SAFE WHEN SLEEPING⭐️

Research tells us that a safe sleep environment can help reduce your baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Here are some ways you can help create a SAFE sleep environment for your baby:

✅ Put your baby on their BACK for all naps during daytime and at night

Some parents worry that babies will choke when they’re on their backs. But your baby’s airway anatomy and their gag reflex will keep that from happening.

✅ Room share with your baby

Room sharing means keeping your baby’s sleep area in the same room ,but NOT in the same bed. I would usually advice placing your baby’s crib or bassinet close and right beside your bed, so you’ll be sleeping on different surfaces. This makes it easier for you to feed, comfort and watch your baby.

The AAP recommends room sharing because it can decrease the risk of SIDS by as much as 50% and it’s much safer than bed sharing.

❌ Keep soft objects such as soft toys, pillow, blankets out of your baby’s sleep area.

These objects may look cute when being placed at your baby’s sleeping area, however it can increase your baby’s risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. These objects include pillows and pillow-like toys, quilts, comforters, non-fitted sheets, blankets, toys, bumper pads.

✅ Breastfeed your baby

Evidence shows that human milk reduces the risk of SIDS. The longer you give your baby breast milk, the more protection it gives. 👍👍

✅ Keep your home smoke-free

Presence of smoke in your baby’s environment is a significant risk factor for SIDS. This includes va**ng too.

👉 Don’t hesitate to talk with your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns about the safety of your baby’s sleep environment.

Ref: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/a-parents-guide-to-safe-sleep.aspx

28/10/2024

RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a common cause of Brochiolitis and Pneumonia in children under one year old.

⭐️To prevent RSV infection in children, here are some practical steps that can help reduce the risk:

1️⃣ Practice Good Hand Hygiene:

🔆Encourage frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before touching your child, after coughing or sneezing, and when coming in from outside.

2️⃣Avoid Close Contact with Sick People:

🔆Keep babies and young children away from anyone who is ill, as RSV spreads easily through close contact.

3️⃣Clean and Disinfect Surfaces:

🔆Regularly disinfect frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, toys, and mobile devices, as RSV can survive on surfaces for hours.

4️⃣Cover mouth when Coughing and Sneezing:

🔆Teach older children to cough or sneeze into their elbow or a tissue to prevent spreading viruses.

5️⃣ Breastfeeding

🔆Breast milk contains antibodies that can help boost an infant’s immune system and may offer some protection against RSV.

⭐️In certain high-risk infants such as the extremely premature or infants with congenital heart disease, a monthly injection of Palivizumab (a monoclonal antibody), which a very expensive injection, may be recommended to reduce the severity of the infection.

‼️If you suspect your baby to have an RSV infection, please bring your child to see a Paediatrician for an assessment.

Stay safe!💜

23/10/2024

⭐️RSV IN CHILDREN-WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW⭐️

🔆RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the MOST COMMON cause of respiratory and breathing infections in children.

🔆RSV is a common cause of BRONCHIOLITIS and PNEUMONIA in children under one year old.

🔆Most children aged under two years have been infected by RSV at some stage. It is also possible to get RSV over and over again!

🔆After exposure to the virus, your child may only develop symptoms around 4 to 6 days later.

🔆If your child has RSV, they may have some or all of the following symptoms:

👉Runny nose
👉Cough
👉Wheezing or trouble breathing
👉Fever

🔆Children with RSV are usually infectious (able to pass the virus onto others) for EIGHT DAYS from the start of their symptoms.

🔆RSV spreads quickly and easily among children through coughing and sneezing, and sharing cups and other objects that have been in contact with the infected child’s mouth, nose or eyes.

👉 Have you had experience with RSV infection before?


Ref: https://www.rch.org.au

10/07/2024

With Pengerusi PERKEP Selangor -Ybhg Datin Liliyana Haryanti bt Dato’ Mohd Harunizam dan Pengerusi PERKEP Shah Alam -Pn Nur Ikadewi binti Sarimin.