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Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old child3 years ago

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#asktheexperts hi mam..iam giving formula milk and breastfeeding to my baby because of low milk supply..is it good to my baby for health wise?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Milk is very important for babies specially in the initial days of life breast milk is very important and should be given exclusively till 5-6 months of age . formula milk should be given only 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 months and thereafter stage 3 . after one year cows milk shouldh be started and any kind f of health drink powder in milk should be used only after the completion of two years of age .

RashmiMom of a 11 yr 2 m old girl3 years ago

A. Yes absolutely this kind of combination feed it is given to the child most of the times a note of women prefer combination feeling only so in this case you have a very genuine reason so but of course I can also advise you to go ahead with the combination Siri what is your trying to feed your child on the breastfeeding as well that’s the best thing that you are going for the chiWrite Your Answer Here

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