Good milk for baby

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Good milk for baby

Asked for Female, 26 Years

Hi, My baby is 8 months old, we started giving solid foods to him. He is not liking formula milk. Can we give him packet milk, since I'm not getting enough breast milk? Please suggest..

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, Increase complementary feeds and make calorie dense by adding ghee Give plenty of liquids/ water. Do not give packet or cows milk. Continue breast feeds.

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Dr. Mandhakini Pediatrician 14 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mandhakini

Pediatrician 14 yrs exp Chennai

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No ma cows milk should not be started before 1yr of age .. If baby not accepting formula better to take medicines to increase your breastmilk secreations .