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Eating fingers
My son is 5month 10days old, he is on breastfeeding from birth but now a days he eats his hands and finger all the time, should we start formula milk as my wife feel that he is not full with breastfeeding. He poop ones/twice a week, so please suggest what to do?
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It’s common that baby getting gum swollen after 5-6 month and babies try to put everything inside his mouth because of gum itching
It is advisable to start extra food after 6 month
But if he becomes hungry every time you can start formula
Passing stool every 7 days is ok
It will be regular after 6-7 months
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