#AskTheExpert Hi doctor. My daughter is in her 5th month. She is not taking my milk when awake. i always have to sleep feed her. due to which she seems always hungry. i have started giving her cow milk. but that too she cries alot while taking it. sometimes she throws it outside. now i have started giving her cerelac and daal ka pani. but she always seems restless. please help.

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, you should not be giving cow milk or any other food to your baby till 6 months. It might increase the risk of infection and even reduce the milk supply. You should exclusively breastfeed your baby till 6 months complete.

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