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Is There An Alternative To Breast Milk?
hi there, i have a question to ask you please.I have my son he is 10 months old i want to stop breastfeeding him,so i am looking for some kind of beverage that is nutritious for him to take i don't know if horlicks malted beverage will be a good choice
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Hi, welcome to HCM.
Breast milk is superior to all available formula feeds in market.
The most comparable to breast milk at this age is lactogen 2, you should give lactogen 2 in specified quantity.
Horlicks and other supplements like this should not be given before 2 year of age.
In my opinion, you should breast feed as long as possible and if it's not possible then change to lactogen 2.
I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Regards:
Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
Breast milk is superior to all available formula feeds in market.
The most comparable to breast milk at this age is lactogen 2, you should give lactogen 2 in specified quantity.
Horlicks and other supplements like this should not be given before 2 year of age.
In my opinion, you should breast feed as long as possible and if it's not possible then change to lactogen 2.
I hope this will help you.
Take care.
Regards:
Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
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