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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

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Hi, due to medical conditions i'm unable to feed my 2 months old baby. Earlier we gave him Formula milk now we have introduced him cow milk. Can we give him cow milk and formula milk in a single day.?

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Lovleena MishraMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Only give him formula milk. Cow's milk can only be introduced when a baby is 1 year old. Cow's milk is too heavy for a baby's stomach. Cow's milk has less iron content when compared to breast milk or iron fortified formula milk and if introduced at this age, can cause iron deficiency anemia.

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