With increasing age, the newborn's body starts requiring more nutrients. It usually occurs after the age of 6 months, and when the feeding portions increase in infants, it is called complementary feeding. A delay in increasing feeding portions or complementary feeding can hamper the growth of the child.
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My baby does not feed when given an advanced formula. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,My baby is one and a half years old, and taking formula milk. Now we changed to stage two of the same brand, but he is not drinking it. I think it is a problem in swallowing the formula feed. What to do? Can I change the milk to one that suits him? Please advise.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your child, who is around 18 months old, is formula-fed through a bottle and nipple. But now he has a problem accepting the same. Since you are giving formula feed, you always have a choice to shift to other formula feed available from di... Read Full »