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Iron drops for Infant

2018-04-04 17:51:57
My LO is 4 months old we started iron supplement for him a month back, changed 2/3 medicines but nothing is suits him, he get more colic ( gases issue) post giving him drops, is it necessary to give iron supplement as is on EBF.
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Can get a test for hemoglobin level done and if needed can continue

Answered2018-04-04 21:17:27

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No need to  give iron If baby is healthy

Answered2018-04-04 18:49:43

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Mother should take iron tablets , will add iron at 6 month or start iron rich food after 6 months, nothing to worry stop iron for now if your child is not Anemic/ pale

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