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Feeding quantity
My 2 month 20 days twin male baby don't drink more then 45-55 formula milk per feed and he takes maximum 8 feeds and sleeps a lot . He is active and urinates well .
I am worried about his weight and health due to less quantity intake .
His birth weight : 2.78
2m 20d weight : 4.79
Please suggest how to improve his intake . Am worried.
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
You should know some facts for your concern.
In 30mlboiled water one teaspoon ful milk powder should be added & in its multiple.
In first 4months average wt gain is 750gms to 1000mg only if proper prepared milk is given.
Now you wrote birth wt. 2.78kg&present wt. 4.79kg a gain of about 2kg =0.750+0.750+0.5=2kg
A good wt gain
So cont same milk properly made.
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