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Guardian of a 2 yr 8 m old boy2 years ago

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My baby birth weight is 2.25.now he is 6 kg is it normal for my baby. along with breastfeed formula milk can be given to my baby. Is formula milk increase weight?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear Mum baby should gain atleast 500 grams weight per month and should double the birth weight by 6 months or less your baby weight gain is absolutely normal and good breastmilk is best for not introduce any formula

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