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Can I Give Formula Feed For 6 Weeks Old?

My baby was 2.7 kg wen he was born. Now he is six weeks old and is 4 kgs. He is completely on breast feed. But at night times, i feel difficult to feed due to my back pain. Moreover it takes me 45 min for one feed. So can i give him formula feed or wat is the solution?? Is his weight gain normal??
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Thank you for the care in your baby. I would not recommend formula feed until at least 4 months if not 6 months . Then I would advise homemade foods mashed and fed with clean spoon and after washing hands thoroughly. The weight gain is good which means your feeding is enough. FOr the back pain I recommend you sit with back support and try avoiding sprain.At night you can support yourself in semi reclining position and feed. yes it is painful to be a good mother !!! I hope I made my self clear In case you decide to give formula NEVER give from bottle with nipple for the good of your child as bottle feed is associated with many ill effects. Instead give with cup and spoon. Take care and happy parenting.
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Can I Give Formula Feed For 6 Weeks Old?

Thank you for the care in your baby. I would not recommend formula feed until at least 4 months if not 6 months . Then I would advise homemade foods mashed and fed with clean spoon and after washing hands thoroughly. The weight gain is good which means your feeding is enough. FOr the back pain I recommend you sit with back support and try avoiding sprain.At night you can support yourself in semi reclining position and feed. yes it is painful to be a good mother !!! I hope I made my self clear In case you decide to give formula NEVER give from bottle with nipple for the good of your child as bottle feed is associated with many ill effects. Instead give with cup and spoon. Take care and happy parenting.