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2025-01-01 17:36:48
Hi, Is it mandatory to give iron drops to baby from 6 months? My ped advised to take after 1 year. When it should be given in general?
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If baby born at full term of gestation so give after 6 months of age for 3 months

Answered2025-01-02 08:55:31

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Not mandatory for full term baby.

Answered2025-01-05 07:40:36

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Not required for a full term baby For 3 months to preterm baby

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Its better to give from 6months as most of babies prone for Iron deficiency anemia

Answered2025-01-02 11:50:11

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