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Speaking from personal experience ... when he does go, it may be quite impressive

I'd try some tummy massage and a warm bath to help him relax.
Hope that helps,
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My suggestion is to take a clean Q-tip and dip it in the nystatin. Then paint one side of the cheek. Use another clean Q-tip and do the same for the other cheek, lips, tongue, etc.
I would recommend using the nystatin until the thrush is no longer visible to the naked eye - and then use it for 2 more days.
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This is a great question. Yes, a baby can have an ear infection without a fever.
Signs that might indicate an ear infection can include increased fussiness, ear pulling, not wanting to be placed in a horizontal position and drainage from the ear. Most commonly, these symptoms can be seen toward the end of a head cold.
It is always great to check in with your doctor office when you have a concern - a traige nurse can often help you decide if you should come in to be checked out.
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It is up to you (actually your baby) when you transition from puree to chunks of food. Most start to like chunkier food around 9 months, but others start later.
As for the bottle, many parents start introducing whole milk in a sippy cup at 12 months and most dentists prefer to have kids off the botlle by 18 months.
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Seborrhea is a common cause of bumpy facial rash that can occur on the scalp and eyebrows as yellow, crusty, scaly dandruff and look like red greasy bumps on the cheeks, behind the ears, neck and chest. This too is very common, but there are methods to help it clear faster.
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The good news is that it sounds like you have a very normal baby. From 2-4 weeks old, infants start to get gassier and often go through periods of cluster feeding.
As long as his bm's are soft, it is possible for him to go up to 7-10 days in between bm's - the grunting and groaning is a normal part of it.
Tummy massage and moving the legs around may help provide some comfort, but you should see things improve as he gets past the 6 week mark.
Hope that helps!
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I'd be curious to know how old your baby is and what temperatures you are measuring.
While it may not turn out to be much more than a cold, a call to your ped can help determine if you should go on in for a check or just wait it out at home.
Hope that helps.
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