#asktheexpert from which month can we start formula milk if breast milk is not sufficient

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formula milk is supposed to be used only when advised by your doctorIf you are not able to give breast milk to your child you can give formula milk but only under medical guidance you can use any brand which can be easily digested by the child. Formula milk may cause constipation and gastric issues to the baby for which you need to take proper precautions at most hygiene is also important if the baby is having any loose motion aur vomiting aur any other problem to fra particular formula milk brand it will be better to change the brand but if if the baby is comfortable with one brand it will be better to stick to it. as the age of the baby increases after six months as you can introduce a semi solid food also so try to make the baby more dependent on a balanced diet rather than formula milk.

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If you do not have enough breastmilk supply, you should start feeding formula milk from now onwards only as it is important to feed them fully and frequently for healthy growth and development. You can give any good formula and must feed in every 3-4 hours. Make sure to sterilize the feeding bottle after every feed and choose from reliable brands like Babyhug or Philips Avent.