#AskTheExpert Hi Doctor I have reduced formula milk from twice a day to once a day 20 days back.. on 13th April his weight was 4.6kgs and today it is 4.9kgs. is it normal or should I increase formula milk again to twice a day.. I give him 90ml per feed of formula milk. Rest I breastfeed

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years ago

A. hi but there is no need of formula give breasfeeding only for Healthy weight gain,feed your child on each breast at least 20 minutes so your child can get full fat hindmilk well. give gentle massage with Babyhug massage oil everyday

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