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Iron drops to 8 month baby
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Is it mandatory to give iron drops to infants after 6 months? My baby is 8 months old and his weight is around 11kg. Which iron drop is better? Please suggest.
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Iron drops only if he has less hemoglobin... Not recommended routinely....
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Iron drops are not routinely recommended. Only in iron deficiency. Only vitamin d is recommended till 1 year of age
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