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What Would Be An Ideal Diet For A 6 Months Old Boy Child?
my son was born in us bu of indian origin he s was delivered at 36 week weighing 8.6 lbs .he was 6 months old and weighing 18.11 lbs and guess a little bit overweigh for 6 months old.he was exc breastfeed for 5 months now hes on solids having a banana and apple evryday.i was worried of little overfeeding him can u help me with the amount of food to be feed having 6 ounces of fromula 3 times a day
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Child should ideally double its birth body weight by 5 months of age.
Your child is slightly on higher side.
There is no cause for concern.
Feed him till he refuses to take anything further and don't forget to burp him.
Take Care
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Child should ideally double its birth body weight by 5 months of age.
Your child is slightly on higher side.
There is no cause for concern.
Feed him till he refuses to take anything further and don't forget to burp him.
Take Care
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