There is a habit in Indian homes that the child is fed milk before sleeping at night. Not only the children but also the elders or we can say that all the members of the family drink milk before sleeping at night. If you also feed your child a glass of milk before sleeping at night, then definitely listen to pediatrician Dr. Nihar Parekh.

Dr. Nihar Parekh has shared a video on his/her Instagram account and said that children should not be given milk before sleeping at night. Know further why the doctor has given this advice to the parents.

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Why children should not be fed milk at night?

The doctor said that if your child is more than two years old and is suffering from frequent cough and cold, fatigue as well as constipation, then you may be suffering from Milk Cookies Disease or milk biscuit syndrome Should know about. The doctor said that if you give sweet things or milk to the child late at night, it can cause cold and cough to the child because all these things are acidic.

Milk Cookies Disease

the doctor said it Milk Cookies Disease Told. It is also called milk and biscuit syndrome. Giving milk and snacks to the child at night can cause reflux and can lead to many health problems. This is not an allergy or infection but it is related to what you are eating before sleeping.

Why should milk not be given?

sleep wise adviceAccording to an article published in the website named, milk contains sugar which can increase the blood sugar level and cause hyperactivity. In such a situation, it may be difficult for the child to get peaceful sleep. Due to taking milk before sleeping at night, the child’s sleep may get interrupted again and again.

Can drinking milk at night increase weight?

It is written on the Healthline website that drinking a glass of milk before sleeping does not cause any major change in your weight. Therefore, if you think that feeding the child at night will increase his/her weight, then it is not so.

What to do

Doctor Nihar Parekh’s advice is especially for those parents whose children suffer from persistent cough and cold. If this is happening with your child too and you feed him/her milk every night before sleeping, then leave it for a few days and see the difference.

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