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Is Giving Formula Milk To 5-month Old Safe?

HI... I have a 5 months baby(boy).....I am a working women and till four months i was exclusively breast feeding.....now a days i feel my boy is not satisfied fully only with breast feeding....and i too feel my breast milk secretion is getting low.....i need my boy must be satisfied at the end of each feeding.....is it safe to go for any formula milk??? Is there any alternative??? If so pls suggest me a best formula milk.....i am also trying to increase my secretion by taking nutritious food....but still no use....pls suggest.
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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Thanks for the query.
Breast milk is best milk. But if the milk output is low, You can try nan-1 formula.
You need to take care while preparing the milk.
Feed him with wati spoon , try to avoid bottle feed.
Hope i milk you.
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Is Giving Formula Milk To 5-month Old Safe?

Thanks for the query. Breast milk is best milk. But if the milk output is low, You can try nan-1 formula. You need to take care while preparing the milk. Feed him with wati spoon , try to avoid bottle feed. Hope i milk you.