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Mom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert My 13 day old son is exclusively breastfed since birth, i also wants to introduce bottle feed,kindly suggest some good formula to top feed.. weight is 3.2 kg..has some gas problem

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear mum, you should continue to exclusively breastfeed your baby till completion of 6 months. Breast milk is most nutritious, supports growth, is safe and complete food for baby. Avoid giving formula. Avoid bottle feeding as it can be a source of infection.

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