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Baby is 5 months old. Formulae intake.
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My 5 month old baby boy is 7.1 kg in weight and 71 CMS in height. He was born at 2.53kg weight. He is on mixed feed and takes formula thrice a day 120ml and the rest of the feed is breast milk.
Can I increase the quantity of formula to 150ml? He is active and has more than 6 wet diapers.
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Based on the weight and height your baby is gaining weight appropriately and is having normal growth
If you feel your baby stays hungry after feeding you can increase the quantity but dont increase quantity if the baby is not accepting well
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No, don’t increase the formula feed quantity as the weight gain good and urine out put is appropriate. Can continue the same.
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Yes you can increase if the baby demands, don't force feed.
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The growth and weight gain of baby is good as per age also the intake can surely be increased as well. However I would still suggest to give first priority to the breastmilk only as it contains more nutrients than any formula. Don't force feed or over feed the baby if he refrains from taking the feed.
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Yes, you can increase his formula to 150ml if he remains hungry.His weight gain is excellent, nearly tripling his birth weight.Active behavior and 6+ wet diapers show perfect health.Never force him to finish if he turns away.Breastfeed on demand to maintain your normal milk supply.
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Your baby is growing absolutely fine.
You can increase the quantity based on demand.
Thanks.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
Your baby’s growth appears reassuring. Weight has increased from 2.53 kg to 7.1 kg by 5 months, and having >6 wet diapers/day suggests adequate intake. If your baby still seems hungry after finishing 120 mL, it is reasonable to increase the formula feed gradually to 150 mL per feed and observe tolerance. Continue breastfeeding on demand. Avoid forcing feeds and monitor weight gain during routine check-ups.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Don't increase it to directly to 150 .u can increase it to 130 for 2-5 days then 140 for 3-5 days then u can give 150
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes ✋ you can increase
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
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As per your concern if your baby is asking for more feed then you can increase the volume to 150
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