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My baby is 25 months old. Taking 4 proper meals a day. He needs little milk to fall asleep. At day time and before night bed time I am giving him boiled cow milk while falling asleep but he wakes up once or twice at night and ask for milk. That time I am giving him formula dexolac stage 4.
Can I continue giving him dexolac 4 at night if he wakes up for milk as dexolac4 is for 18-24 months and he is already 25 months old. Please suggest.
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Over the next week, gradually transition from formula milk to buffalo milk.
Avoid offering milk during the night and work towards discontinuing night-time milk feeds.
Minimize bottle feeding and encourage drinking milk from a cup or glass.
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continue using Dexolac Stage 4, but transitioning away is best since he has passed the 24-month target age. At 25 months, his four solid meals provide ample nutrition, making overnight formula feeds medically unnecessary for hunger. His night waking is likely a comfort habit tied to the routine of falling asleep while drinking milk.To gently stop this, try offering a few sips of plain water from a cup when he wakes up instead of formula
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Yes, you may continue Dexolac Stage 4 for a short period even though your child is now 25 months old. There is no harm if a small amount is being given occasionally at night.
However, at this age, formula milk is not essential. If your child is eating 4 proper meals daily and growing well, plain cow’s milk can be continued.
Gradually try to reduce night-time milk feeds.
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
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You can give normal buffalo milk
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