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Is It Safe To Give Cow's Milk To An Infant As Supplement?

Hello,
i have less breast milk.i have started giving cow milk. Now my baby is 2 months old and his weight is 3 kg. At birth time weight is 2.300grm. could you please advice me is it safe to my baby..or which formula milk is best for my child. I have boy baby. ...
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Up to 6th months of age , an infant should only be given his mothers milk. Intestine of a neoborn baby is weak. Mother milk is easily digested by your infant. It also contains antibodies which helps to improve the immunity of your child. It is at right temperature & is microorganism free. Any other milk can contain bacteria which could make your baby ill.
I would not suggest you giving cow milk to a 2 month baby as a supplement. Cow milk or any other milk should be given if a mother is unable to produce natural milk.
3 kg weight is slightly low weight for a 2 month baby, but it will slowly improve.

Refer to your pediatrician

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Is It Safe To Give Cow's Milk To An Infant As Supplement?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Up to 6th months of age , an infant should only be given his mothers milk. Intestine of a neoborn baby is weak. Mother milk is easily digested by your infant. It also contains antibodies which helps to improve the immunity of your child. It is at right temperature & is microorganism free. Any other milk can contain bacteria which could make your baby ill. I would not suggest you giving cow milk to a 2 month baby as a supplement. Cow milk or any other milk should be given if a mother is unable to produce natural milk. 3 kg weight is slightly low weight for a 2 month baby, but it will slowly improve. Refer to your pediatrician Hope this information helps