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Hello ,my baby is 3 years old few days before she left bottle milk.suddenly she decrease milk intake after leaving bottles milk.she was very crazy for milk .but now a days she refuses to drink milk .y is it so?? I m feeling guilty k y I forced her to leave bottle .plzz help

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Kindly do consultation with lactation specialist for better assessment and management ...  Read More

Hi, my 5 months baby boy suddenly refusing breast milk and drinks only 90 ml formula every 1.5-2 hrs. Could that be due to hot weather? I am concerned, what shall I do to increase the intake?

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Greetings it can be to nipple confusion or the baby is not liking the taste of the milk ...  Read More

How much ml of breast milk or formula a 6to 7 month baby should have along with solids. In three meals in a day what should be included

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Daily Milk requirement will be around hundred ml per kilo of baby's weight. for example if your baby is waiting 6 kg he requires 600 ml per day. ok . That is only when the baby is taking only breast m ...  Read More

Hi doctor my baby girl is 1 month 7 days old and weighs 3.7gm. Her birth weight was 3Kg. She is completely on formula milk , what should be her total day's formula milk intake and is it ok if she feeds smaller quantities very frequently. Also , is it ok to see her spit up old curdled milk 2 times on some days , once daily.

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Both the things are normal for her age ...  Read More

Hi , My baby is 3 months old. She is being fed on formula since 2 months. She has been drinking 90ml per feed but since few days she has reduced the intake and now she takes 65ml per feed and after that she acts cranky and refuses to drink. I m worried about her health.please suggest if it is common or what steps should i take. Thanks

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Starting on formula feed carries a lot of risk to baby in case of getting infectios and poor digestion. To use bottle feed you should read the pack care fully how much ml of water to a scoop of milk ...  Read More

My baby is 20 months old.. Am giving aavin milk blue colour without adding water 250ml a day. Is that OK ? It has fat content 3 percent and it is single toned milk.. Or else i have to change to green packet which has fat content 4.5 percent??? Another doubt when can I use horlicks or boost or pleasure to baby??

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Your baby is 20 months .i am sure baby is eating all meals properly so milk requirements is not much . 250 ml is absolutely acceptable amount to offer but tone or double tone milk is not required . U ...  Read More

I am 21year old women i have a one month old baby and i dont have milk for feeding baby , how to increase milk for feeding with home remedies

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Add fenugreek seeds,organic oats, quinoa,cumin,fennel,milk,Dalia, jaggery in your daily diet. OR Capsule Wantolact 2cap twice a day are also very helpful. ...  Read More

Hello, My daughter will be 3 months old in 5 days. She's 5kg. She's not feeding properly, she's on bf and formula as I have less milk supply. She's having very less milk intake.. less or 60ml per session which is around 8-10 times per day. She's crying a lot in evening times due to hungry She's not latching to breast not having bottle feed just a

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The ideal amount of feed at this age should be approx 90 ml. 8-10 times feed per day is fine. Give breast milk initially followed by formula feed. Puking motion could be due to reflux which is commo ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My baby is 2 months old. He keeps demanding for the feed. I give him breastmilk plus top up formula milk. His daily intake is now around 500ml in 24 hrs. Is it normal?

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His total required intake fr dis age should be 700 to1000 ml per day…which includes BF plus top feed..If he is gaining 30 to 35 g wt /day and fills 6 to 8 daipers den his milk intake is adequate.. ...  Read More

How much ml of milk should an 5 month old baby intake per feed? how long does it take for the formula milk to digest?!

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Demand feed you should give Give feed 2hrly whatever quantity he will accept ...  Read More

Hello, My 5 month old baby boy is 7.1 kg in weight and 71 CMS in height. He was born at 2.53kg weight. He is on mixed feed and takes formula thrice a day 120ml and the rest of the feed is breast milk. Can I increase the quantity of formula to 150ml? He is active and has more than 6 wet diapers.

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Based on the weight and height your baby is gaining weight appropriately and is having normal growth If you feel your baby stays hungry after feeding you can increase the quantity but dont increase q ...  Read More

Hello, My baby girl of 6.5 month used to have 70-80ml of milk every 2 hours but suddenly from last week her intake has reduced alot and is hardly having 40/50 ml of milk per feed, she is formula fed due to less milk supply. She eats 2-3 tablespoon of solids 2/3 times a day. What is the reason behind her sudden drop in milk intake. I got her checke

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At 6.5 months, a slight reduction in milk intake can be normal, especially after starting solids. Teething, increased activity/distraction during feeds, or a temporary appetite change are common reaso ...  Read More

Hi doctors, My baby is now 2 years old, but he still drinks MMS 3 formula milk. He is unable to digest normal cow or buffalo milk. Whenever he drinks it, he gets stomach pain and his potty becomes tight. Do you have any suggestions so that he can start drinking normal milk?

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Some children take time to adjust to regular milk, and this may be due to mild lactose intolerance, sensitivity to milk protein, or simply difficulty digesting larger quantities at once. Constipation ...  Read More

My 3-month-old daughter had viral diarrhea and was prescribed zinc and probiotics. She also received anti-vomiting medication, after which the vomiting lasted only one day. However, her loose stools continued for 2–3 days. She is now recovering, but her milk intake has reduced to about 600–700 mL per day. She remains active but tends to fall asl

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Hello , This is Usually seen post any viral illness babies will take time to recover back due the energy lost during the illness phase. ...  Read More

My baby is 4 months and 6 days old. Can we let her eat salted and spicy food in Annprashan??? Can we give salt to this age baby?

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For a 4-month-old baby, even during an Annaprashan ceremony, it’s not recommended to give salted or spicy food. It is recommended to start solids around 6 months. No added salt should be given b ...  Read More

I have 7 plus months baby. Can I give coconut milk for my baby.please suggest food list for my baby for healthy weight gain.

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you can use nuts / ghee / oats /fruits in diet natural fat and antioxidants which helps in gaining weight ...  Read More

My baby has just turned 1 year old. Until now, he has been drinking Aptamil Gold 2 formula. Could you please suggest which milk I should start giving him now? Also, kindly mention the recommended milk brand and the appropriate amount he should drink per day.

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Hello Since you're child is 1 year old its not needed to find any formula milk. Hope you have started giving complimentary feeds for your child. By end of 1 year child should be eating what you eat a ...  Read More

I have twin babies after CS delivery I got only few drops of breast milk so we started formula and after that babies doesn't latch on breast and slowly mh supply reduced and now for past 1 week no milk coming. Is it possible to get back my milk supply anything I can do to get my milk supply. Mine is IVF pregnancy and baby born at 36 weeks

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Hello. Once you start formula milk and don't take particular care to maintain your lactation, it often happens. Breast milk production depends upon demand and supply. The more demand, greater will be ...  Read More

I have a one-month-old baby. To increase my breast milk supply, can I start taking ‘Better Herbs Lactify’ powder or ' Galact Lactation granules' ? Will it have any side effects on my baby?

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Greetings yes u can use ...  Read More

My 9 month baby girl is eating 2 meals and 2 snacks a day. However, she doesn't want to drink milk. Isn't sucking through the bottle so using bowls and cups. And in 24 hours she drinks maximum 13 ounce milk..is it ok?

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You are adequately giving solids and milk to the baby. Just keep in mind the foods you are giving have a semisolids consistency, are just pouring from the spoon. You can add ghee/ oil in that meal. Ke ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am not sure if this is the right way to contact, but I am really worried, my son is 2.5 years old, he complains of leg pain at night almost everyday now, this is an issue we have been facing since 1 year, he complains and even if i soothe him down and make him sleep but he will stll wake up from his sleep from that pain. the only way t

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I understand your concern. There are a few things we need to keep in mind. Could you please contact me so that we can discuss this further over a video consultation? First and foremost, we need to con ...  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

My baby is 6 month old, from past 2 months he is not drinking milk while awake even for 4-5 hours. I am bottle feeding both expressed and formula. He drank very fine until he is 3 month and 3 weeks. suddenly he starting refusing the nipple, also tried direct breast feeding. He is not drinking either mine or formula milk. He only drinks while in s

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  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 1.5 month old baby girl during massage breast milk was squeezed and baby cried in pain. Does this cause breast cancer in the future?

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No ...  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

We are giving cow milk to baby when she was 3 1/2 months old currently she is 5 months old now i know from somewhere cow milk is not good for infants below 1 year old, what to do now? Can I continue with cow milk or go with formula milk?

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Recommendation for giving Cows milk is after 1 year of age. Better to breast feed/ formula feed till 1 year ...  Read More

How to increase milk supply . My baby is three months old and he suckles for some time and cries . I am supplementing with formula ans expressed milk. Sometimes even when there is milk he doesn't feed properly. He is always not comfortable while breast feeding.

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First of all, I request you to meet your lactational expert to check for latching. To increase the milk supply you need to at least drink 4 L of water in a day. It may include any of the fluid. You ma ...  Read More

My baby is 2 months old. While feeding him milk is coming out from nose. Nowadays daily once milk is coming out from the nose. Please advise

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Proper burping is advisible Also consult once in personal ...  Read More

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