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Cow milk good for 7 months old baby
My baby is 7 months old I have given her cow milk. She has not shown any symptoms like throw up, diarrhea or indigestion. Is it safe if I continue
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Better to wait till she comlletes 1 year.till then continue to breastfeed along with solids
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Yes… firstly continue breastfeed then cow milk
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Greetings U can start from 1 yr till then breast feeding or formula
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Its not recommended to give cow milk before 12m of age - increased risk if anemia, infection, intolerance.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Use pasturised milk
Undiluted
Without bottle
Via bowl and spoon
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is advised to give cow milk only after 1 year
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
You can start after 1 year
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