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My Child Is Not Putting On Weight. What Milk Formula Should I Give ?
hello i am so upset for my child,, she is one year old but still just of 8kg. and she looks so weak,, i am giving her cow gate milk from the time when she was of 4 months but she is not putting on weight,, further her night sleep is not also settled,, she keeps awaking as late as 2am at night,, and she does it even awaking whole day. i want to know should we change her formula milk?? please give me a suggestion. Thank you.
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Ok, the weight part is not of that concern. But walking during asleep should be evaluated.
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Consult a pediatrician.
For weight gain as well as better sleep, try mixing 1 teaspoon pure honey to baby's milk, including 1 hour before bed time. (Pls check if honey can be given to a 1 year old baby since I am no expert; however to my limited knowledge, it can be)
For weight gain as well as better sleep, try mixing 1 teaspoon pure honey to baby's milk, including 1 hour before bed time. (Pls check if honey can be given to a 1 year old baby since I am no expert; however to my limited knowledge, it can be)
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