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Is Similac 2 Advance Formula Better Than Similac 2?
Question: Hello Doctor,
As per your advice I started to feed Ragi malt for my baby. I gave him as a break fast cereal. Can I increase the frequency and give him anytime post meal. Two more questions I have:
1. Can we give him Similac2 advance or continue with Similac2.
2. We are giving him boiled rice + tur dal in the afternoon and in the night dry roasted rice + tur dal made to fine powder and boiling the mixture and giving him.
In the night, can I give him moong dal instead of Tur dal as we are already giving him for the lunch. Please suggest.
Thanks and Regards,
xxxxxxxxxxxx
As per your advice I started to feed Ragi malt for my baby. I gave him as a break fast cereal. Can I increase the frequency and give him anytime post meal. Two more questions I have:
1. Can we give him Similac2 advance or continue with Similac2.
2. We are giving him boiled rice + tur dal in the afternoon and in the night dry roasted rice + tur dal made to fine powder and boiling the mixture and giving him.
In the night, can I give him moong dal instead of Tur dal as we are already giving him for the lunch. Please suggest.
Thanks and Regards,
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Brief Answer:
Similac advance is a better choice
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking to me
The main difference between similac 2 and similac advance 2 is that the second one contains added DHA(Decosahexamenoic acid).and ARA(Arachidonic acid).
As per various research studies it has been seen that DHA and ARA helps in better growth of brain, eyes and other neural tissues. But it can have some side effects.
You can easily increase the frequency and amount of meals depending on the demand of baby.
Regarding your query about moong dal, I can say that give it to the baby if he tolerates and infact it is always good to give different items with different taste to the baby as it increases palatability and demand for the feed.
I really appreciate the way you are taking care of your baby.
All the best.
Warm regards
Similac advance is a better choice
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking to me
The main difference between similac 2 and similac advance 2 is that the second one contains added DHA(Decosahexamenoic acid).and ARA(Arachidonic acid).
As per various research studies it has been seen that DHA and ARA helps in better growth of brain, eyes and other neural tissues. But it can have some side effects.
You can easily increase the frequency and amount of meals depending on the demand of baby.
Regarding your query about moong dal, I can say that give it to the baby if he tolerates and infact it is always good to give different items with different taste to the baby as it increases palatability and demand for the feed.
I really appreciate the way you are taking care of your baby.
All the best.
Warm regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for the detailed response.
Brief Answer:
My pleasure
Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure that you found my suggestions helpful.
I shall be glad to help you in future also if you need any.
Best regards
My pleasure
Detailed Answer:
It's my pleasure that you found my suggestions helpful.
I shall be glad to help you in future also if you need any.
Best regards
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