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Mom of a 3 yr old girl2 years ago

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hi dr my baby is 5 month old..she is on bm and fm. My maternity leaves are going to end soon..so i want to start normal milk for my baby.. like mother diary cows milk or amul toned milk.. am giving fm 90 ml per feed but she is demanding feed every 1.5 hours and i cant manage this with my job.. can u pls suggest what other milk i can use to feed my baby.. weaning hasnt been started yet..

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom quantity of the formula will need to be increased approximately 120 to 150 ML can be given to the baby give as per they can take comfortably also as per her age weaning foods can be introduced to her and you can start with liquid consistency, food and gradually move to semi solid.

Author of questionMom of a 3 yr old girl2 years ago

A. thanks for your response. but my baby takes only 90 ml per feed and if i give her more than that then she is not able to digest and vomits. also her paedeatrician told that we will start weaning after completion of 6 months after 24 feb.. can u pls tell which milk can i give to her ?

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