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Mom of a 5 yr old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert My little one is 8 months old. She feeds only 2 to 3 mins every feed. As she feeds very less, I have started giving her 3 times solids. Her birth weight was 3kgs and her current weight is 7kgs. What should I do if she refuses my feed every time

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Gayatri DawdaMom of a 10 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hello It may happen that because baby has started eating solid foods, baby feels full . you can try expressing the milk & feed Or try to improve the latch position. Make sure to feed on from one side at t time so that bay gain weight by fat rich milk.

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