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6 month old baby
When to start complementary food to baby? My baby is 5 month completed and i feel low milk supply , can i start complementary food to baby or shall i give formula milk?
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You should continue exclusive breast feeding followed by burping till 6 months of age. If baby is gaining weight and have normal weight for age, you should continue it. Better to visit a pediatrician for proper counseling and weight assessment.
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Check weight of baby, if baby is gaining weight then your milk is sufficient...
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start complementary feeding afetr completed 6 months..
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Mothers milk can increase by confidence , feeding & desire to continue to feed .this should continue . If utter failure is there give meshed banana , mosummi juice suji Kheer & fresh pasteurized milk boliled & cooled with katori & spoon . No bottle feeding . No formula please .
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It's advisable to give exclusive breast milk for upto 6 months of age.
You can start complementary feed after completion of 6 months.
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