#AsktheExperts Is it okay to make formula milk more dilute? For ex: 40ml water instead of 30ml.

2 Answers

ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. Yes you can if you feel the baby is not able to digest it then it can be diluted with more water abd check response to f the baby take care

Nihita mittalMom of a 7 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago

A. good morning no it is never advisable you have to be very careful about the measurements make sure that you are adding only once scope of formula milk for every 30 ml of water and water should also be proper

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