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Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old girl3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert #Mamypoko how to make baby latch the breast? I've tried nipple shields too but failed.

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

A. it is ok try .Mother feeding should be exclusive at least till 6 month of age of not directly then expressed milk can be tried. 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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