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What can I give to my 7 month old daughter to make her stool soft? She is on bottle feed (80%) as well as home-made liquid diet including cereals, apple, rice (20%). She is having this issue past a month now. What to do? any med?
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Hi, Reduce milk. Increase complementary feeds 4-6 times/ day. Give green leafy vegetables and fruits Give vegetables and fruits purée. Give plenty of liquids/ water
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