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My baby is 2 years old and he is constipated. We are using milk of magnesia and neopeptine. Is it fine to use or should we take any precautions.

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Any medicine for constipation is for temporary relief and NOT a cure. All you have to do is give just 2 milk feeds using a glass and 3-4 solid meals,including high fiber items such as cornflakes,Dalia ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed me Milk of magnesia for stomach problem, but I took a little more than prescribed last night and now I have upset stomach and vomiting feel

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Hi just stop the syrup , things will return to normal. ...  Read More

Which is the best formula milk I can give for my 19 months old daughter. We are giving cow's milk rightnow incase if cow's milk not available which formula milk we can give? Please advise.

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Normally any child after 12 months of age should be given normal adult diet. Even mother's milk is advised only for first 6 months only. No formula milk is ever necessary or advisable. It is a sure w ...  Read More

My baby is 1 yr old should i still continue giving her formula milk? Shes very much comfortable with cow milk & solid food & having formula milk twice a day. Is it ok to stop formula now?

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Yes . Stop formula feeds and continue cow’s milk ...  Read More

I have 1 month baby... He is not at all drinking my milk, he wants only formula milk.. can I express milk and mix with formula milk?. Please suggest me

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If your lactation is sufficient and the baby is hungry,he should be feeding well. Check for inverted nipples. No,don't mix them,give separately,but give top formula feed ONLY if your lactation is not ...  Read More

My son is 5M old and I am giving formula milk to him due to less supply of my breast milk. Is formula milk is that bad? Does formula milk will not give any benefits and immunity to child? Please ans

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Breast milk is best milk for infants. It provide appropriate nutrients for growth and also enhance immunity In cases where there is insufficient breast milk, formula milk can be given. It is titrated ...  Read More

Hello doctor, MY SON OF 8 MONTHS OLD.IAM A WORKING WOMEN.TILL NOW I DID NOT GIVE FORMULA MILK TO MY SON.IF I GO TO OFFICE I CAN FEED HIM MY MILK MILK DURING NIGHT ALONE.NOW PLEASE SUGGEST ME WHETHER NOW SHOULD I START FORMULA MILK OR FEEDING AT NIGHT ALONE IS ENOUGH?

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You can start other substances and formula milk too ...  Read More

Hello Dr my baby is 3 month old now he is not consuming any formula milk i talk to his pediatrician he prescribed me 3 kind of formula milk but nothing works by baby did not digest any of this please do suggest what to do...

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Needs detailed evaluation why the milks are not working, kindly consult. ...  Read More

Baby is 2 months old. He is on formula milk and breastmilk both. I give him lactogen. When should I change his formula milk? Nan pro or something else?

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Both are identical so u can continue lactogen unless the baby doesnot tolerate ...  Read More

Hello there.. I just want to know that which formula milk is good for one month baby girl. Because supply of breast milk is not sufficient for my baby. So please tell me which formula milk is good either nestle nan pro 1 or nan excella pro 1 ?

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Nan pro excella ...  Read More

My premature baby was born at 32 weeks weighing 2.16 kg, and now his weight is 4.140 kg. 2months 18days old. He is currently taking 60 ml of formula every two hours. However, my pediatrician advised me to give him 100 ml every four hours. But he is not able to take 90–100 ml at once and vomits. He is comfortable taking 60 ml every two hours,

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Greetings baby is likely vomiting because 100 ml at once overstretches his small stomach capacity. Forcing a larger volume can lead to severe discomfort and acute vomiting. Instead of jumping straigh ...  Read More

I have delivered at 32 wks b wt 2.16 , he stayed in NICU 15 days from birth to 20 days his wt became 2.5 kg now he is 1 month 3 d old taking similac neosure 30ml for every 2 to 2.5 hrs( BM IS VERY LOW ) shall I increase the formula milk to 45ml or shall I continue this 30ml for every 2 hrs?? When to increase the formula milk??? Thanks in advance

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Increase formula feeds to 40 to 50 ml every 2.5 to 3 hours. The general rule of thumb is to increase the feed by 5 to 10ml per feed weekly, provided the baby tolerates the volume and is showing hung ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 1 month 23 days old.. she is on exclusive breastfeeding.. now a days I am having low milk supply...at birth initial days..in hospital nurses given MMS Gold to baby ...now our doctor suggested Dexolac / Nan pro... I have given nan pro 30ml for past 2 days only.. baby is having gastric problem.. passing gases...and motion p

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Change of frequent formula may create such issues.Most cases breast feed should be sufficient if u feed babay calmly with confidence position and latching should be proper. But ideal is only breast fe ...  Read More

My baby is 45 days , she used to cry a lot , so I visited paediatrician who told that baby has (gas issues / reflux ) . Doctor gave me probiotic drops and asked me to change Similac classic formula to other brand .. He gave me option .. Dexolac or Nan pro or Aptamil I have selected Dexolac stage 1 to use for baby Is it good one ??

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Ideal is breast feeding Rest are mostly one and same thing, choose any ...  Read More

My twin boy was delivered at 36 weeks . His weight was 2.16 kg at birth. Since then v are mixed feeding him. He is offered breast milk and then 60 ml of formula. He is 2.5 month old and he is 4.1 kg right now. Should I be increasing the formula amount. How do I know when to increase it ? He is happy after drinking 60 ml and doesn't show any concern

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U can offer him 90ml some times a day ,if baby is accepting that then its totally normal,dont forget to burp your baby after each and every feed. U can contact me for more queries 96825 98065 Dr Akhi ...  Read More

My baby girl was born of 33 weeks 3days (weight 2.2kg).. She took breast milk for up to 6 n a half months as well as similac neosure. Currently she is 8 months old(weight 8kg) Now she is taking similac stage1 as well as some basic solids like dal, rice, fruits etc. Sometimes she is getting constipated... Should I continue with similac classic stag

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Greetings shift to stage 2 ...  Read More

My baby is completing 6 months in one week she is currently on EBF. We had given stage 1 formula (Aptamil Gold) during first month, couple of days. As I am joining back work next month I am planning for combo feeding along with starting solids. Can I give her Stage 2 formula milk? Or she needs to get adjusted with Stage 1 before transitioning into

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No need to transition. You can start on Aptmil 2 and also complementary feeds 1-2 per day. Kindly do video consulting to get detailed diet chart for 6 month old . ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, my baby girl is 17 months old n i have started her on A2 cow milk however I observed she is having stomach upset with it and passes more stools...also I am trying to wean her off n thats I substitute outside milk with mine whenever she asks for milk... in this case can I giver her formula milk which will not cause her stomach upset and

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Greetings yes u can use formula feed . Nan pro ...  Read More

My son is 3 month old ,till now he was completely on express bottle feed. I want to start formula feed. Need to know which formula has less sugar. I came across few suggestions like MMS 1 infant formula, Nan pro supreme pro .kindly guide me with this.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD ...  Read More

My baby girl was born of 33 weeks 3days. She is taking feed of breastmilk as well as similac neosure. Now she is of 2 month 13 days old. Should I continue with neosure or change the formula? Can I give her similac plus or similac advance?

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Depends up on weight of baby . Baby more than 2.5 kg . Give similac plus . ...  Read More

My 3 month baby is totally depends on formula milk..he is drinking 120-150 ml milk in one go... In every two hours he is hungry.. Total he is drinking more than 1.2 ltr milk in one day Is it normal..or he is drinking too much milk.. I m worried about his health

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Consult with Pediatrician ...  Read More

My son just crossed 6th month. He is on combination feed until now with breast milk and NAN PRO stage 1 formula. But from 3 month his stool is green in color and from past 1 month he is on more formula milk and stool is more darker green looks like greyish green. My milk supply is also reduced a lot. So we are thinking to change the formula eithe

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Try Similac Total Comfort stage 2 - it's easy to digest ...  Read More

Hi, Could you please suggest any milk powder for new born baby? The baby is 5 days old. Thanks!

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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, lactog ...  Read More

Can I give formula milk to my 1 month 10 days old baby once in an emergency...If I had to go to the doctor visit..

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Greetings it's better to stick with direct breast feeding which is healthier for the baby ...  Read More

“My baby is 4.5 months old, and for the past couple of weeks, he hasn’t been taking his milk properly. He hardly drinks 120 to 150 ml, 3–4 times a day. However, I haven’t noticed any other issues—he is active and playful. His weight is 6.8 kg. Is there any reason why he might be refusing formula milk

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Nothing to worry if the child is active and playful, passing urine 6-8 Times a day. Continue on demand feeding ...  Read More

My baby now only drink formula milk but now I decided to give cow milk so formula milk and cow milk give together to baby like morning formula milk evening cowmilk

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Cow milk after 1 year of age. Exclusive breastfeeding till 6 month of complete. ...  Read More

My son is 3 months old. Need opinion if similac total comfort is good for babies. This is recommended by the doctor. My baby was born in 32 weeks. I have used Aptamil preterm as well as per doctor recommendation. But baby is not comfortable with that formula. As formula is very thick and he get choked while spiting. Hence moved to similac total com

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Similac total comfort is a good formula milk... You can continue... Digestion and weight gain will be good... ...  Read More

My baby is 1 month old right now we are giving breastfeeding and formula as my wife milk is not sufficient for baby. At present we are using similac 360 total care. It is too expensive. Can you please recommend other alternative in the same Similac brand

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If feeding is not adequate then u can consult physically, lactogen, nanpro can be given but breast feed is sufficent for baby-so avoid formula milk ...  Read More

My 1 month old baby having formula, no breast milk. Will she get immunity power in her body. Due to some reason breast milk production is not sufficient.

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1 month is too early to give up on breastfeeding. Please have a positive outlook in your mind that you will be able to feed your baby well. That said, although breast milk is the best for baby, if low ...  Read More

Baby is 3.5 month old. Mixing 30ml water and 1 spoon powder as per instructions in formula milk. Baby is not having formula milk through spoon, she is vomiting if i feed with spoon. Due to low milk, giving formula milk in bottle now. Now with bottle also she is not having. If i take bottle near to her means she starts crying. Please help me how c

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

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