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Baby feeding
I'm new mom of 18 days baby boy. How many times in a day should I feed my baby? Can I give Dexolac and mother feed both in a day?
Baby is crying alot. He always want something in his mouth to suck.
Please suggest. Thank you.
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Not all cries are for feed only. If on breastfeeding the child is passing urine more than 8 times than no need of dexolac.
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Dear Mother,
If you are a first time mother you need support and guidance from a Lactation Consultant.
Please DO NOT start Formula milk unnecessary.
Breastfeeding is the recommended way to feed your baby.
Consult online.
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Feeding has to be on demand, duration of feed should not exceed 15 mins, maximum gap between feeds should by 3 to 4 hours.
If baby is passing urine 4 to 5 times in 25 hours, then no need to give formula milk.
Every cry is not for hunger and finger sucking is a normal reflex.
If you feel that your milk output is less then you can keep formula milk for once or twice in 24 hours.
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