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Mom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

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my baby is 5 month completed today.. his weight 5.720.. his premature 37 week come and NICU admited.. can i give formula milk for more weight gain..

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SaniyaMom of a 4 yr 4 m old child4 years ago

A. Yes you can but mother milk is the bestest thing other than you can give similac neosure

Sarika guptaMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. hello there ma'am please do not worry about it too much and baby weight should be doubled the birthday weight in first six months and also it is always advisable to give baby breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months and it is total food for a baby. take care

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