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Hello doctor.. my baby is 5 months 4days old now... Her birth weight is 3.2kgs ... Now her weight is 6.25 kgs ... Is her weight is low? Our doctor suggested to start cerlac for her due to less weight.. please suggest can I start solids now? My breast milk is also reducing now
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Baby is having adequate weight for the age. Continue exclusively breast feeding till 6 months.
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It is advisable to continue breastfeeding till 6 months of age . After that u can start more home based cereal diet. The weight of your child looks in upward trend which is normal
Be assured and consult more for complimentary diet
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Continue breastfeeding till 6 months
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Dr. Farha Hasan
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Delhi
You should wait until 6 months before stating solid food
Now her Weight is okay no need to worry about that
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Dr. Nikhitha S Thampi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
Her weight is normal for her. No need to worry
Wait for 6 months to start solid food
Continue breast feeding.
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