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Guardian of a 4 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

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Hello doctor my baby is 5 months old he is not taking breastfeed properly.Sometimes i find hard to feed him .He starts crying and turns otherside.Apart from breastfeed i am giving him Raggi soup and using feeding bottle for drinking water. please give me a solution.

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Author of questionGuardian of a 4 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

A. thanks alot dear sister

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Also, solids and water should be started only after baby completes six months. Breastmilk or formula will be sufficient to keep the baby hydrated until six months. Also breastmilk has 80% water content especially the first milk. So even with hot weather breastmilk will be sufficient to keep the baby well hydrated. Other reasons why water is not recommended before six months are, some babies will like the water taste and could resist to take breastmilk, Giving water to young babies puts them at risk of diarrhoea and malnutrition, Water may not be always clean and can cause the baby to have infections. if u r worried u can consult with your pediatrician once.

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Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Try giving water in spoon the baby may have nipple confusion. While feeding through Breast he has to suck then only the milk will come. But through bottle he will get it easily. Do now he may not be interested to put more effort.

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