Quantity of Formula milk

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Asked for Female, 33 Years

Hi, My baby is 5 weeks only. I am using Nestle Lactogen 1 milk for him. Quantity is 50ml par two hours. Is it sufficient or I can increase the quantity. I am also giving him breastfeeding but it is not satisfying his stomach. Please advise the quantity according to two hour as he is waking up within two hours after sleeping. Thanks,

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, Take a healthy diet with vegetables and fruits. Drink plenty of liquids/ water . You can take Lactare tablets to increase milk production. Reduce and stop formula feeds

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Feed the baby on demand and 2-3 hrly if sleeping

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C. Sridevi Pediatrician 47 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

C. Sridevi

Pediatrician 47 yrs exp Chennai

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You can increase the breast milk frequency. Breast feeding is the best.