#AskTheExpert should powder milk be given as people are saying that the baby of 12 days will gain weight with it as compared with mothers milk weight of the baby is 2.3kg

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear parent, powder milk should not be given. It contains sugar and is not a healthy way to gain weight. For healthy weight gain and growth, you should exclusively breastfeed till 6 months complete.

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