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My baby is 6 months old please suggest calcium and irib supplements with dosage currently i am only giving t d3 drops Also she s not gaining weight looks lean giving her breastfeed plus home made baby food
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For iron supplementation dose is 2-3 my/kg/day Start giving vitamin D3 drops 800 IU daily
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