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4 month old not feeding properly
Hi , my baby is 4 month old and he is on exclusive breastfeeding.. but suddenly from last 15-20 days he is refusing to feed , he is crying when bringing him close to breast . He doesn't take bottle also. His weight gain also is 300gm only from past one month
At 3 month 18 days weight was 6.16
At 4 month 18 days weight is not 6.5
Please advice how to feed
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Dr. Alpana Meena
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Sawai Madhopur
Wt is normal for age , but if child is refusing for feed just see if child has nasal blockages or fever, is there any oral ulcer,
For better advise u should consult physically, so examination can be done and exact issue can tell
U can give expressed breast mil 40 ml 2 hrly by katori spoon and
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