My daughter is 6 months old. She s taking Vitamin D syrup since birth. Is there a necessity to give iron drops from 6 months as I have heard of it. If yes, please suggest a iron drops and dose.

1 Answer

Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

A. yes till 1 yr if age . Breast feeding should be continued till 6 month of age of baby . If not possible then only top milk should be given. After that you can start with rice and pulse water along with cow milk .

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