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Not drinking milk properly

2021-12-25 13:53:02
My son is 5 months old. He is not drinking milk properly. Since he is not getting enough beatniks am feeding him formula milk. At a time he will have just 30 ml , totally 100 to 150 ml whole day. Also he is not sleeping in the day time too. Please suggest what to do
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Just monitor  weight... it increases then no problem

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That is normal for age. He is 5 months now so will play and remain active while feed intake will decrease. However anyother symptoms are there then can take a consult.

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