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Guardian of a 1 yr 6 m old girl1 Year ago

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#asktheexpert my baby girl completed 6month. her werght is 6.5kg. do I need to give iron syrup weekly twice

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IlakkiyaMom of a 1 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

A. my baby completed 5 month when i have to start to give iron drops

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago

A. yes it is very important to give iron supplements to the child because the diet before 1 year of age is having very less amount of iron and it is very common that if the child is not given iron supplements the child will suffer from iron deficiency anaemia so better to continue iron supplements given by your doctor. brand of iron medicine and dosage will be given as per child's requirement d

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NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy1 Year ago

A. hello iron syrup should be given only if advised by your doctor and your doctor will give it only if the baby is having deficiency and not required otherwise so better to check with your doctor and she will be able to guide you accordingly

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