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Breastfeed is the best nutrition for a baby till s/he turns 1 year old. However, in case you are not able to breastfeed your baby you can look forward to suitable alternatives that are tummy friendly for your baby and provide growth promoting nutrients, protection and overall growth, ensuring that your child is happy!
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My son is in his 10th month,, what i can give him as an alternative for bm? he is in ebf now... how....
My son is in his 10th month,, what i can give him as an alternative for bm? he is in ebf now... how many times in a day i can offer solid to him?

how many times in a day should give solid food to 6 month old baby?
how many times in a day should give solid food to 6 month old baby?

wat r the alternative foods that can be given fr 6 months old baby
wat r the alternative foods that can be given fr 6 months old baby

My kids r 6 months what is the best alternate for breastmilk. What food to give for them. Which is g....
My kids r 6 months what is the best alternate for breastmilk. What food to give for them. Which is good for them

what is the ideal weight of 6.5 months old baby girl... my daughter is 6.5 months old now and her we....
what is the ideal weight of 6.5 months old baby girl... my daughter is 6.5 months old now and her weight is 6.4 kg is it normal?

my baby will be 5 months next month and I need to join my duty next month .. what do I feed my baby....
my baby will be 5 months next month and I need to join my duty next month .. what do I feed my baby in my absence . he is exclusively on breast milk at present.

since i am not breastfeeding my baby,,,i would like to know how can I supplement him after 6 months....
since i am not breastfeeding my baby,,,i would like to know how can I supplement him after 6 months . He is 4 months old now

my daughter is 4 month old at the end of 3rd month her weight was 4.6 and her birth weight was 2.9.....
my daughter is 4 month old at the end of 3rd month her weight was 4.6 and her birth weight was 2.9. I am bf her she looks very thin even she was hungry she will never cry for milk she always want to play i must give her forcefully but she will be active # Is she gaining weight correctly. # How much milk must i give her # How to know how much she is drinking through bf

my daughter is 2 months old.. she's on ebf.. Pls suggest best complement for breast milk as I ve to....
my daughter is 2 months old.. she's on ebf.. Pls suggest best complement for breast milk as I ve to join my service in September

my son is going to be 6months old after 10 days n on ebf wat doni give h if i going on some vacati....
my son is going to be 6months old after 10 days n on ebf wat doni give h if i going on some vacation for 2 days

I have twin babies their birth weight is like 1.920 and 2.250, now they are 9 months old their weigh....
I have twin babies their birth weight is like 1.920 and 2.250, now they are 9 months old their weight is 8.300,. 9.150 is that good and how many times I have to give solids ?

what would be the alternate for breastmilk between 6 months to 1 yr.
what would be the alternate for breastmilk between 6 months to 1 yr.

my son is 9 month and a week old he does not lyk any food previosly he use to eat everything bt now....
my son is 9 month and a week old he does not lyk any food previosly he use to eat everything bt now he wants only bm m a working women i come to him in between but in the evening the gap becums 3.5 hours sumtymes n how shall make him eat n his haemoglobin is also very low 11.6 Dr. suggested iron syrup v gave him but it leads to loose motion wat shall i do m very tensed n can i take anything so that it cud benifit him through bm n plz also tell the food i should give him n also the solid n bm gap..

Tried mashed apple and banana.. she pukes :(
Tried mashed apple and banana.. she pukes :(

how to increase my daughter weight. She is 10 months her weight is 8kg.
how to increase my daughter weight. She is 10 months her weight is 8kg.

my 5 month old baby sucking thum continues i m worried pleas help me
my 5 month old baby sucking thum continues i m worried pleas help me

hello doctor... my baby is 4montn old... i m giving only bf now... from 6 month and onwards what typ....
hello doctor... my baby is 4montn old... i m giving only bf now... from 6 month and onwards what type of food and how many times i ll give to my baby...

My son is 4 years old he is very thin how he will become fat he will have milk eggs n proper food al....
My son is 4 years old he is very thin how he will become fat he will have milk eggs n proper food also doctor but he is thin please tell me the solution

My baby is 7month old. I give him khichdi 2times and cerelac once. But now he don't like to eat beca....
My baby is 7month old. I give him khichdi 2times and cerelac once. But now he don't like to eat because it's going so monotonous .so kindly suggest me a diet chart for him..

how to increase my daughter weight.she is 7month old year and her weight is 6kg. plz suggest anythin....
how to increase my daughter weight.she is 7month old year and her weight is 6kg. plz suggest anything...

my baby is 6months old. i want to give him solid food, which is good thing to start with?
my baby is 6months old. i want to give him solid food, which is good thing to start with?

hi my son is not gaining much weight.he is 9months old and is weighing around 8.5kgs. what are the f....
hi my son is not gaining much weight.he is 9months old and is weighing around 8.5kgs. what are the foods to be given fir him to gain weight.

my baby girl.is 6 months old, she is having motion which is somewhat geenush in color, is that becau....
my baby girl.is 6 months old, she is having motion which is somewhat geenush in color, is that because of cold. what should i do for her mild cold.


What should be the first solid food for my 6mnth baby?
What should be the first solid food for my 6mnth baby?

Throws up everything i give.. stays only on breastmilk which is not enough.. what do i do dr?
Throws up everything i give.. stays only on breastmilk which is not enough.. what do i do dr?

what food should be given to 8 month old baby?
what food should be given to 8 month old baby?

my baby is 4 month old her stool is green in color. it is dangerous .what is the cause of green st....
my baby is 4 month old her stool is green in color. it is dangerous .what is the cause of green stool.she brest feed milk take.

My son is 5 months old. He is taking one time formula and remaining time depends on mother's milk.....
My son is 5 months old. He is taking one time formula and remaining time depends on mother's milk. He is also taking iron supplements. His birth weight was 2.5kg and current weight is 5.6kg. His stool is dark green in colour. 1. Is weight is ok? 2. Is this serious issue in stool color? Please suggest..

My daughter is 4 months 9 days old. my question is can i start semi solid food for her? or suggest m....
My daughter is 4 months 9 days old. my question is can i start semi solid food for her? or suggest me some semi solid food.

My daughter was enter her 6th month and she cravea for solid food. I as a parent not very keen on st....
My daughter was enter her 6th month and she cravea for solid food. I as a parent not very keen on starting with cerelac. Should i give her barley or is their any other nutritious diet.

i daughter is 5 month old...how to increase her weight?
i daughter is 5 month old...how to increase her weight?

my baby completed 5 month yesterday. what food i gv to her ???
my baby completed 5 month yesterday. what food i gv to her ???

my son age is 8+.not so healthy.I m worried.did I giving the right food or not?please suggest me a f....
my son age is 8+.not so healthy.I m worried.did I giving the right food or not?please suggest me a food chart for my baby.

my daughter is 3 and half months old ,as i am suffering from severe acid reflux with cough n feeling....
my daughter is 3 and half months old ,as i am suffering from severe acid reflux with cough n feeling weak because of less eating ,i want to give powdered milk in day time ..is that fine ?

hi. my son is currently 11th month. His weight is only 8.2 kgs. please give us some tips to increase....
hi. my son is currently 11th month. His weight is only 8.2 kgs. please give us some tips to increase his weight.

My baby is 10 months old. She does not sleep throughout night even if her tummy is full. Either she....
My baby is 10 months old. She does not sleep throughout night even if her tummy is full. Either she cries a lot or she is super active. What can i do? What might be the problem?

what food should be given to 8 months baby
what food should be given to 8 months baby

I'm interested to know whether breast feeding a 11 months completed baby affect the next baby in wom....
I'm interested to know whether breast feeding a 11 months completed baby affect the next baby in womb? Why do doctors suggest stop breast feeding if pregnant. A11 month old can't sleep on it's own during day naps as well in the nights with do much wakings even for comfort. How to handle this situation? Caring the first baby as well upcoming baby.

hi my baby is 7.5months old can baby get any rash due to gas or stomach infection.. my baby is no....
hi my baby is 7.5months old can baby get any rash due to gas or stomach infection.. my baby is not drinking milk.i am giving nestum rice mixed with formula..my baby is on formula by his first day. iam giving carrot rice, banana,stemed apple,nestum rice and farex per a day. please advise how to make sure him to drink milk..

my son is 5th month completed. he is on breastfeeding till now. can i start ragi semi solid now? als....
my son is 5th month completed. he is on breastfeeding till now. can i start ragi semi solid now? also can i give him nandini milk once in a day?

plz suggest something for my making my baby skin fair....
plz suggest something for my making my baby skin fair....

my baby is 9 months and how many times should i give food to eat in a day, and in how much quantity
my baby is 9 months and how many times should i give food to eat in a day, and in how much quantity

my kid is 9month old and still having one small spoon of rice for his meal. how to increase that? pl....
my kid is 9month old and still having one small spoon of rice for his meal. how to increase that? please advise.

can i give other milk to give my 10 month old baby he take breatfeed yet
can i give other milk to give my 10 month old baby he take breatfeed yet

i have 6.5 Months baby girl. i have to resume wirk next month. i have started her top feed like grin....
i have 6.5 Months baby girl. i have to resume wirk next month. i have started her top feed like grinded mixture of daal/ rice, daal pani n nan pro formula milk. she has accepted bottle feed but not satisfactory. inspite of her top feeds, she requires BF and only then she sleeps. what can be done for the same in my absence once i am back at work?

my baby is 5.5 months old and he is fully on breastfeed ..his weight is 7.5 kg is that normal ? if y....
my baby is 5.5 months old and he is fully on breastfeed ..his weight is 7.5 kg is that normal ? if yes should i start other food after 6 months ? what type os food can i start ?

What should be the avg weight of 6 months old boy?
What should be the avg weight of 6 months old boy?

hi doctor my baby is 8.5 months old..and her weight is now 7 kg. she is premature.. is her weight no....
hi doctor my baby is 8.5 months old..and her weight is now 7 kg. she is premature.. is her weight normal? what foods should i give to increase her weight?

my baby is not 8 months old can i start paneer n chicken soup ?
my baby is not 8 months old can i start paneer n chicken soup ?

My son is 6 months old. How much quantity of pureed fruits /veggies should I feed him and in what in....
My son is 6 months old. How much quantity of pureed fruits /veggies should I feed him and in what intervals.. Is there any food chart available which can be followed on regular basis

my baby is now 11 month. I give him moog khichdi paste 2 times at 11 o'clock in the morning and re....
my baby is now 11 month. I give him moog khichdi paste 2 times at 11 o'clock in the morning and repeat it again around 2.30 o'clock in the noon. is it appropriate?

My son is 4 month now, he doesnt poop daily. every 1.5 days i use suppository to pass stool(advised....
My son is 4 month now, he doesnt poop daily. every 1.5 days i use suppository to pass stool(advised by Dr.). he is exclusively on BM. when i use suppositories his stool is not constipated, more of liquid. Im concerned what if he gets used to suppository and doesnt poop on his own. Or should i wait for him to poop ?? How long should i wait ??

My daughter is 4 months and she is on breastfeed. I am getting cold frequently, twice in a month. Wh....
My daughter is 4 months and she is on breastfeed. I am getting cold frequently, twice in a month. What to do so that she is not affected. If I am taking some home remedies loose motions starts for her

hello dr..my son is a year old now..he is not eating anything from one month..he is hardlybeating an....
hello dr..my son is a year old now..he is not eating anything from one month..he is hardlybeating anything. .plz suggest.also he is always ill with something..plz help me..

hi my daughter is 7months old and she doesn't like anything to eat,i tried so many things,but whenev....
hi my daughter is 7months old and she doesn't like anything to eat,i tried so many things,but whenever she look at the spoon she started crying dr. pls help now wht to do?

my baby is 3 months old after completing 3 month shall i give supplymentary feed for my baby includi....
my baby is 3 months old after completing 3 month shall i give supplymentary feed for my baby including mothers milk because i am working women. what type of feeding given to my baby??

Which formula milk to be used for them. Is NESTLE cerlac good for them
Which formula milk to be used for them. Is NESTLE cerlac good for them

my daughter has compltd 6 months.i m givng dal paani soup and aople puree nd rice cerelac.wat else....
my daughter has compltd 6 months.i m givng dal paani soup and aople puree nd rice cerelac.wat else can i start

my baby is 22 days old and doesnt breast feed. i pump and give her but what are the other alternativ....
my baby is 22 days old and doesnt breast feed. i pump and give her but what are the other alternatives available since after a point i feel like giving top feed but sometimes she vomit with top feed. i am using nan pro excella

Hi Doctor! My boy is 10 months old now and he is 8 kgs. He is a preterm baby(34weeks) 1.7 kgs birth....
Hi Doctor! My boy is 10 months old now and he is 8 kgs. He is a preterm baby(34weeks) 1.7 kgs birth weight. Is his current weight normal?

Hi, My baby is 6 month old....can i give her luke warm water daily in morning?
Hi, My baby is 6 month old....can i give her luke warm water daily in morning?

hii my son is 11 month he is not taking solid food ..he only take liquid form food am giving him ric....
hii my son is 11 month he is not taking solid food ..he only take liquid form food am giving him rice and chapathi in grind form is it. ok? please suggest me how to intruduse solid to baby

suggest me d food chart for d rainy season dor my 10th month baby
suggest me d food chart for d rainy season dor my 10th month baby

my baby is 4 month's old. now can i start nestum or cerelac
my baby is 4 month's old. now can i start nestum or cerelac

my baby is 4 month's old. now can i start nestum or cerelac
my baby is 4 month's old. now can i start nestum or cerelac

Hi... my baby is 4months old, entered 5th month.. i dont have sufficient milk to my baby so giving f....
Hi... my baby is 4months old, entered 5th month.. i dont have sufficient milk to my baby so giving fotmula feed...can i feed my baby with any other alternatives like banana, apple, papaya ??? can u suggest the food to my baby

wht can i give to my child, i,e complementary food
wht can i give to my child, i,e complementary food

hello mam. My baby is 2months +. My queation is when i feed him and he takes the burp..he vomits all....
hello mam. My baby is 2months +. My queation is when i feed him and he takes the burp..he vomits all the feed as it is...but he does this only in the morning and after noon feed...in the evening the frequency of vomit reduces...what should i do...? plz help

Hi my baby is eight months old...can I strt giving her curd??... From when I Cn give her packet milk....
Hi my baby is eight months old...can I strt giving her curd??... From when I Cn give her packet milk apart from bf

my son is 3 months old.. may i know when can i start to feed solid foods.. and also please suggest s....
my son is 3 months old.. may i know when can i start to feed solid foods.. and also please suggest some healthy solids foods...

can i introduce him evn buffalo milk after giving breast milk
can i introduce him evn buffalo milk after giving breast milk

my son is 5month 6 days old.he take breastfeeding for only 2-3 minutes. vil that be enough,i try to....
my son is 5month 6 days old.he take breastfeeding for only 2-3 minutes. vil that be enough,i try to give formula milk but he never drinks.kindly let me know solution for this

my 3 month old constantly puts his fingers in his mouth his gums r getting stronger should I use a t....
my 3 month old constantly puts his fingers in his mouth his gums r getting stronger should I use a theter to help in relieve of the pain on itching in the gums

my 8months baby is not accepting FM. As of now he is on ebf. i need to join back office in sep and....
my 8months baby is not accepting FM. As of now he is on ebf. i need to join back office in sep and also my supply is low these days.He has habit of nurse to sleep also.please suggest me any alternative for these two .

Should fruits not be given after 6pm? Sweetlime juice if sour after putting sugar does it impact her....
Should fruits not be given after 6pm? Sweetlime juice if sour after putting sugar does it impact her coughing

hi my son is 7months old. I have started with purees n khicdi. now wana introduce Ragi porridge (sa....
hi my son is 7months old. I have started with purees n khicdi. now wana introduce Ragi porridge (sattu mavu i.e sprouted ) n cereals added together. my doubt is dat Is ragi suitable in all the seasons?? as few says ragi is cold. As ill b moving to himachal , pls suggest

my baby is 7 months old. he was on bf along with fm for 2 months and thereafter only fm Nanpro as he....
my baby is 7 months old. he was on bf along with fm for 2 months and thereafter only fm Nanpro as he had tongue tie and was released. now what all should i feed him so that he gets enough nutrition Nd in what quantity?

my baby is in end of 5 month . i am giving health mix which is prepared in home with collection of 5....
my baby is in end of 5 month . i am giving health mix which is prepared in home with collection of 5 cereals(make its as sprouts and fry then ground it) . He goes motion as tight with difficult. So i stopped. can i continue ?
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