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My baby is 2 month old, I am working mother, giving breast milk and similac plus, but I am not having that much milk, so similac is good or I have to change the formula. Bcz nowadays he is doing loose motion as well.
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Similac plus is good formula and can be used. Passing stool 7-8 times after each feed is normal. If baby is active, passing urine adequately and feeding well nothing to worry.
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Hello, I understand your concern
At 2 months, stool frequency can vary—soft, yellowish loose stools can be normal, especially in formula-fed infants. If baby is active, feeding well, passing urine well (at least 6–8 times/day) and has no signs of dehydration, there is usually no cause for alarm.
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Continue breast feeding till 6months.
Formula feeds not recommended in general
Correct dilution of formula: 1 spoonfuls of powder in 30ml water ( use boiled cooled water)
Avoid bottle feeding, use spoon or pallada instead
Wash hands before feed preparation
Prepare feed fresh—avoid storing for long
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Red flags:
Blood or mucus in stools
Decreased urine output
Persistent vomiting or fever
Poor feeding or lethargy
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Dr. Ayushi Jain
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Thank you for your question. Since your baby is 2 months old and you’re supplementing with formula due to low breast milk, it’s completely understandable.
1) i will suggest breast milk only if possible , puspose of breast milk can’t be fulfilled by any other formula milk.
2) Similac Plus is a commonly used formula and generally well tolerated. However, if your baby has recently started having frequent loose motions, it’s important to consider a few possibilities: immature gut, formula intolerance, over dilution or over concentration issues , infection
3) Try shifting to a gentler formula, such as:
• Similac Total Comfort
• Nan Excella Pro
• Dexolac Special Care
These are partially hydrolyzed and easier on digestion.
4) Consult Pediatrician If:
• Baby is passing >8 loose stools/day
• Has dehydration signs: dry mouth, sunken eyes, no tears
• Blood or mucus in stool
• Poor feeding or weight loss
5) strictly dont give anything other than milk like honey, babulichamchi, tonic etc
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Similac plus is good .
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Go for reducing substances for stool .
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Dr. Devaraja
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11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Similac is good
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Yes similac plus
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Similac Plus
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Dr. Noureen Sadaf
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kota
Similac is good enough but try and give exclusive breastfeeding only. Try local remedies like warm compresses and local massage and have a positive mindset. Trust me it'll help a lot.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings yes Similac plus u can give
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