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5month 20 days baby not feeding properly
My baby is on formula shes nt drinking milk properly shes barely taking three feeds a day shes healthy active she weighs 6kg can i give her apetite stimulant
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What is the age ? If she is 1 year old, then 6 kg is too less. She needs to be investigated. Instead of appetite stimulants, it's better to give iron, calcium and vitamin D3 supplements.
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