Patient's question:
My baby is four months old, and I will go back to my hometown at the end of the month. My mother-in-law said she's afraid the baby might not adapt to the new environment, so she wants to bring some mud back to her hometown. She said it's for boiling water to give to the baby. Can the baby drink it? Will it be unhygienic?Doctor's answer:
This should not be a scientifically sound remedy. The so-called "unadaptability to new environment" is due to the patient's inability to adapt to the climate or hygiene conditions of the new environment. Nowadays, hygiene has improved, so the main issue is climate. As long as you pay attention not to catch a cold, that's enough. It is not recommended to use your mother-in-law's method. Just pay attention to dietary hygiene and preventing colds. The above is advice on the question "Can you drink mud water if you can't adapt to the new environment?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!