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How To Wean Off A Toddler From Formula Milk?
hi dr,,Im a mom of 2 years old boy hes a bottle feed since birth and until now hes depending on the formula milk.And about his intake of solid food its very ok especially his snacks and i gave him some yogurt drink regularly.And he can drink 210 ml 6-8 bottle in a day.He s weight is ok and it seems that hes becoming heavier everytime that i carry him i can feel some backpains on my back especially my mother.So my question is that when he will depend on milk??I want him also to eat rice like us.He can eat rice but not too much rice in a meal.He prefer to drink his milk.Thank you
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Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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1. Too much milk will cause constipation and anemia.
2. Only milk will not suffice for all the nutritional requirements of the kid at this age.
3. Gradually will reduce the milk and increase rice and cereals and pulses.
4. He should be eating rice like all of us at this age.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
1. Too much milk will cause constipation and anemia.
2. Only milk will not suffice for all the nutritional requirements of the kid at this age.
3. Gradually will reduce the milk and increase rice and cereals and pulses.
4. He should be eating rice like all of us at this age.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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