After 6 month which milk is best for bab

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

Hello doctor...My baby is 6 months old. Can I still give him only breast milk in milk? Because she was only on breastfeeding for 6 months. I have now started formula milk but she does not want to drink. What to do? Baby's birth weight was 2.3 kg and in 6 months it is 5.7 kg. I want to increase his weight.

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Dr. Jinia Saha

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Start weaning, kindly consult for proper dietary advice

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Dr. Jyothi Pediatrician 1 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jyothi

Pediatrician 1 yrs exp Hyderabad

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U can continue breastfeeding till 2yr along with complementary feeds. Weight is appropriate for age. No need to worry. Add a tsp of ghee in the solids you give.