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Mom of a 8 yr 3 m old boy2 years ago

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I'm breastfeeding my 4 month old. Can I extract and give the breast milk to my 5 year old elder kid? Is it safe?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

A. yes you can give but there is no requirement for your child you can give top milk to your 5 years old child otherwise there is no problem in giving the milk

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

A. hi why ? your 5 years old child doesn't need it you can give him external milk like cow's milk. I would suggest to give cow's A2 milk which is safe and hygienic

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