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Will Breast And Formula Feeding Together Affect A Baby S Growth And Development?
hello doctor, This is Antara here. My baby s birth weight was 2.5 kg. Now he is 2 months and 12 days old and his weight is around 5 kg. i just need clarity about one thing. Due to certain issues my baby is on breast feed as well as formula feed. will this affect in any way in the growth and development of the baby.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
hi Antara...
giving formula feed will not affect his growth and development. the problem with formula feed are diarrhea secondary to bottle feeding, hard stool. give formula feed hygienically and continue breast feeding at least til 18months of age. your baby is gaining adequate weight. nothing much to worry.
if you are happy with my suggestion kindly rate me.
regards - Dr.Surendra.H.S
giving formula feed will not affect his growth and development. the problem with formula feed are diarrhea secondary to bottle feeding, hard stool. give formula feed hygienically and continue breast feeding at least til 18months of age. your baby is gaining adequate weight. nothing much to worry.
if you are happy with my suggestion kindly rate me.
regards - Dr.Surendra.H.S
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