Is 5 months- breast feeding enough?

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Can I breast feed my baby for 5 months and then stop? And then can continue with Dexolac? Please suggest

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Dr. Arathy Vijay Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Thiruvananthapuram Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arathy Vijay

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Thiruvananthapuram

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I kindly advice you to not give dexolac to your baby if you have breastmilk. Breastmilk is very essential to your baby, it protects against many diseases. Please continue breastfeeding until 2years of age. Cow's milk should only be started after 2years of age.

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