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Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

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hello my baby is 18days old and he takes feed both bm and fm,mostly bm he takes and sleeps a lot takes small feeds is it ok?? his weight is 2.7 how to increase weight?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, weight of 2.7 kg is a normal weight for your baby. At this age, babies sleep most of the day. Instead of giving formula, you should exclusively breastfeed till 6 months complete.

Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi paren It's ok give her demand feeding only and that too breast feeding as it's the best food for.her. massage her with Babyhug massage oil take sunbathing daily with her head and ears covered in the morning

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