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Baby not gaining weight
My 3 month (14 weeks) baby is just four and half kg. I am breast feeding her but It doesn't seem enough as she's always sucking her fingers. I am trying to give her formula also along with breast milk but she is not taking it. How can I make her start taking formula? Should I stop giving her breast feeding until she starts taking the bottle. Is there any other way. I don't want to starve her. Really need help.
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Weight gain depends on birth weight also. If you have already shown to pediatrician and ruled out other causes, then try different brands of formula milk like Similac 1, Lactogen 1 or Nan pro 1. Whichever baby takes you can continue it along with Breast feeds. If not evaluated fully first show to your pediatrician.
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