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Guardian of a 4 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

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Hi, my lo is 5 months old, i will be going to work soon and trying to put him on the bottle. He refuses to take formula milk and breast milk through the bottle. Any tips on how I can get him to use the bottle?

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Author of questionGuardian of a 4 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

A. I'm not giving him water or juice . plz read my question I'm trying to give him breast milk through the bottle as I will be going to work.

Sonam PrasadMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. hi dear Do not give 5-month-old babies juice, cow's milk, or water. Babies get water from formula or breastmilk. The World Health Organization (WHO) explain that giving babies water to drink increases the risk of diarrhea and may cause them to drink less breastmilk or formula.

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