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Mom of a 2 yr 3 m old girl2 years ago

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#asktheexperts My baby is 5weeks old and combination feeding: formula, expressed milk and breastfeeding. I recently changed her formula brand. Since then she drinks the formula but is refusing expressed breastmilk, even when freshly expressed. She is still nursing properly.

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. I would advice to feed breast milk as much as possible, when she is hungry give first her breast feeding.. try to feed with spoon. You can also dream feed your baby

Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 7 m old boy2 years ago

A. Hello dear parent! Try as much to exclusively breastfeed your baby well on demand for the first 6 months. Formula feed can be given only when required. Consult your doctor for further advice. Keep Babyhug tummy roll on handy. Good luck and take care

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. Sometimes what happens when a child is more comfortable with formula feeding whatever Brand were talking about even if you have change the brand they sometimes can refuse to take the breastfeeding whether it is direct or expressed and that’s a very normal thing

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