5 month baby not drinking milk properly

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My baby girl is 5 months old. First 3 months she was drinking milk regularly and was chubby. After 3rd month we started to add little biscuits and cerelac slowly. Then she reduced to drink milk properly. We consulted a doctor and he advised to give milk til 6th month. So again I started to feed her only milk. But she not drinking properly. When I visited doctor again he advised to give regularly. But my baby girl is drinking too little. She now became very lean. And her skin also getting dry.. I am afraid. Kindly advise me what to do to make her chubby again and to make her skin normal again. Thanks in advance

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Dr. Subhasish Paul Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Subhasish Paul

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Kolkata

Detailed investigation along with proper follow up of height, weight and head circumference is very essential in determining the growth status. The dryness of skin may be due to several things, notably being dehydration, EFA deficiency or skin conditions.

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Please consult a pediatrician with past records for height and weight measures.

Health Tips

look out for decreased urine output, lethargy or skin rashes

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