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Formula milk powder for new born
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Could you please suggest any milk powder for new born baby? The baby is 5 days old.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dharmishta Verat
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Breastmilk is the best feed for any baby…if baby is active, passing urine 6 times in 24 hrs and gaining adequate weight, formula milk is not needed.
Any stage 1 milk powder is ok like nanpro, lactogen , similac, aptamil.
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Monitor weight at 7-10 days of life
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
Mother’s milk is always the best option if mother is available. Milk production gradually increases as per baby’s demand. Do not expect too much in initial days. If have to go to work , expressed
Breast milk is also the option.
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If still formula milk required due to other reasons, any available brand of 0 to 6 months , will work . Some babies might have gut issues even with some good brands. After trying , you can see whatever suits .
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Mother’s milk is best . While giving formula feed , do take care of hand hygiene, bottle hygiene and correct way of making the feed . Consult online for further queries or help .
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Dr. Anupama M Gupta
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
U can use any brand easily available
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