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Formula consumption after starting solid
Hi doctor,
My baby is 6 and a half months old.
What is the ideal range of formula milk consumption after starting solid food? I'm giving him solids 3-4 times a day. His weight is 9.8 kg.
Up to 400 ml per day is fine ?
Please suggest
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9.8 kg at this age is more than normal. Should reduce high calorie food if being given now.
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100 to 120ml per kg per day is the requirement of formula at this age divided into 4 to 5 feeds. Will decrease as food quantity increases
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Hello! formula milk can be given on demand basis, as approximately 4-5feeds per day will do.
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He / she is overweight for the age , please kindly consult PEDIATRICIAN for proper counseling and assessment
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ya u can give 200 -300 ml per day . Try to give more of fruit puree and vegetables more
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Dr. Ajay K R
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore Rural
After 6 months the breast milk need will decreases so no need of formula milk... Just continue semi solid food 4-5 times a day... about 1/4 th Bowl... Start animal milk after 1 yr of age... Don't add sugar to semi-solid even salt also... Natural sweet salt is enough
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weight is good no need to worry
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