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Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old girl3 years ago

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#asktheexpert can I feed my baby formula and breast milk alternatively

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Milk is very important for babies specially in the initial days of life breast milk is very important and should be given exclusively till 5-6 months of age . formula milk should be given only as a substitute to breast milk if due to any reason it is not sufficient to fulfill the demand of the baby. according to the aghe different stage of formula milk are there like stage 1 till 6 months of age stage 2 from 6 months to 12 months agnd thereafter stage 3 . after one year cows milk should be started and any kind of health drink powder in milk should be used only after the completion of two years of age .

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. Yes if you want to go ahead with mixed feeling for the child and then this is the only part in that you will have to follow so yes you can absolutely go ahead with feeding your child in the same pattern one-time formula feeding and other time you have to go ahead with giving breastfeedingWrite Your Answer Here

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