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Iron drops to 8 month baby

2022-01-20 08:37:41
Hi, Is it mandatory to give iron drops to infants after 6 months? My baby is 8 months old and his weight is around 11kg. Which iron drop is better? Please suggest.
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Iron drops only if he has less hemoglobin... Not recommended routinely....

Answered2022-01-21 04:12:04

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Iron drops are not routinely recommended. Only in iron deficiency. Only vitamin d is recommended till 1 year of age

Answered2022-01-20 08:46:58

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