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Is It Safe To Give Health Drinks To A One Year Old?

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Posted on Tue, 30 Jun 2015
Question: Hi Doctor, my son has 16 month old. He is drinking cows milk after 1 year. But now he is refusing it.Shall i provide little amount of junior horlicks with the milk? or Can you suggest me the other complementary supplements.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Give him his choice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Technically I do not see much difference between various health drinks. However it would be better to wait until he is 2 years and then start health drinks.

If you wish to start supplement, you can try lakrum powder. It is a powder prepared from cow's colostrum. It is not a health drink by definition but it aids in improving his health and immunity.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards


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Is It Safe To Give Health Drinks To A One Year Old?

Brief Answer: Give him his choice... Detailed Answer: Hi, Technically I do not see much difference between various health drinks. However it would be better to wait until he is 2 years and then start health drinks. If you wish to start supplement, you can try lakrum powder. It is a powder prepared from cow's colostrum. It is not a health drink by definition but it aids in improving his health and immunity. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards