My baby is 3.5 months old and weighs 5.5 kg , she is exclusively breast fed , doctor suggested to include formula milk along with Breastfeeding to help her put on weight, is it really required to include formula milk ? She drinking enough milk once in 5 hrs and has started sucking her fingers
Radha S
23 Feb 2019
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Radha S
Thanks for your reply Rebecca 🙂
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23 Feb 2019
Rebecca Prakash
Hi Radha it's not at all required, babies will double the birth weight by 6 months and triple by 1 year. Exclusively breastfeed the baby till 6 months. I also suggest that you consult a breastfeeding friendly doctor and not someone who is at the back of baby's weight. Your milk is sufficient.
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23 Feb 2019