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Can I feed food for my 5 month old baby

2017-11-20 18:45:59
I have to go back to my work and my baby is only 5 months old plz suggest me abt his food
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You can feed him with lactogen1 or lactodex 1 powder. Instructions are written on tin box about preparation. Approximately 100 ml is required each time. Rest of the time you can continue your feed. After 6 months weaning can be started with rice based homemade food.

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