#asktheexpert My child's birth Weight was 3.590 kg now he is 10, he is an active child and eats well too but is very lanky. Is it a matter of concern, shall I give him anything as an add on like pedia sure or something like that?

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Milk for babies specially in the initial days of life is very essential,breast milk is ideally the best and should be given exclusively till 5-6  months of age . if your baby is having proper weight gain and urine output then you can consider that the baby is getting satisfied with the milk and there is nothing to worry.
formula milk should be given only when advised by your pediatrician as a substitute to breast milk if due to any reason it is not sufficient to fulfill the demand of the baby. according to the age different stage of formula milk are there like stage 1 till 6 months of age stage 2  from 6 months to 12 m onths and thereafter stage 3 .
after one year cows milk should jtbe started and any kind of health drink powder in milk should be  used only after the completion of two years of age .

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Hello dear parent! Child‘a body structure is genetic. Nothing to worry as long as your child is active and healthy. You can add if you really want to. But, there is no compulsion as such. Give your child a well balanced healthy diet and keep hydrated. Speak to your doctor for further advice.