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Which Stage Of Nan Pro Can Be Given To 6 Month Old Infant?

hello doctor, i am breastfeeding my baby he completed 6 months. i have already introduced supplementary foods for him.Now i planning to add nan pro . Which one should i give nanpro 1 or 2. i am already feeding him two meals per day(potato, apple carrot , rice cereals , banana) and inbetween breast milk. so if i am adding this nan pro to him then how many times and how much should i feed. pls help doctor)
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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NAN Pro 2 is intended for children beyond 6 months of age as in your case. But rather than giving such formula milk, breast milk is the best alternative. The frequency of feeds should be 6-8 times a day, be it formula feed, breast milk or semi solids. The amount should be a few ounces initially and gradually increased to 8-10 ounces per feed or as the child tolerates. I would suggest you to continue to breast feed the baby upto at least 1 year of age along with the supplemental feeds that you have introduced. Gradually increase the frequency of the semi solids to 6-8 times a day. Cow milk is optional and not essential in case breast milk is inadequate.
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Which Stage Of Nan Pro Can Be Given To 6 Month Old Infant?

NAN Pro 2 is intended for children beyond 6 months of age as in your case. But rather than giving such formula milk, breast milk is the best alternative. The frequency of feeds should be 6-8 times a day, be it formula feed, breast milk or semi solids. The amount should be a few ounces initially and gradually increased to 8-10 ounces per feed or as the child tolerates. I would suggest you to continue to breast feed the baby upto at least 1 year of age along with the supplemental feeds that you have introduced. Gradually increase the frequency of the semi solids to 6-8 times a day. Cow milk is optional and not essential in case breast milk is inadequate.