#AskTheExpert Hi, My 21days old baby doesnt take breast milk directly..We need to pump it he starts crying when taken for breast feed, What can be done? Sometimes when i use nipple cap he takes but that too very rare.He is on formula feed now.Please suggest how to make him take breast feed and stop formula feed

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

A. try to correct the position. Breast feeding should be at least till 6 month of age. If not possible then milk formula should be given with proper dilution . After 6 month can start with top feed along with cow milk .

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