#AskTheExpert My son is 4 months and he is top fed from birth. His milk intake is only 120 ml every 4 hrs. His weight is 5.2 kgs. He has Cleft lip and some degree of cleft palate. He has to undergo surgery. How to increase his milk intake.

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Hello mom As the formula feed is very filling in nature as well so only thing you can do is gradually increase the quantity as per how well the baby is comfortable to take it and do not force him

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