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Weight loss &stool issue in 7th month
Hi doctor,
My son's age is 7th month now. He has been on lactogen-1 since he was born. One week back I changed his formula to lactogen-2, he is passing very hard stool and motion is not free and not completely passing as like before, also his weight got reduced. Pls suggest what to do
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Transition of formula usually takes 1-2 weeks to adjust at times. Don't worry. Give plain safe water.
Start semi solid pureed foods. Apples, plums, pears in mashed forms can help.
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In case of continued weight loss- please consult a pediatrician.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Mostly baby intake reduced
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Mostly baby intake is reduced
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! As baby is 7 mnth old give apple puree , mashed banana semisolid diet . Give small sips of water
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Continue lactogen
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