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My 25-day-old baby shows signs of discomfort after being fed formula milk. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, From my reading, I understand that on average a newborn will feed on two ounces of milk every two hours. My 25-day-old baby seems to be demanding more. His mother will directly breastfeed him on demand but most of the time he will cry for more after every feeding session. We will top u... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not calculate the feeds and give the child. Let the child take how much he wants. Nothing is too much for the child. It is a growing child. Coming to the discomfort part, it mostly looks like reflux. You will have to keep the child in an upright position af... Read Full »
Why does my 7-week-old daughter always poop after having formula milk?
Query: Hi doctor, My little one is 7 weeks old, and the last two days, I have had difficulty feeding her to her demands. Sometimes, it happens, and I substitute with milk formula, which has happened maybe six to seven times in the past. But the last two days, I had to supplement twice a day. Since she wou... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. Feeding difficulty may arise because of two reasons: a. Improper latching. b. Improper position. 2. Usually, those baby who latches correctly do not require formula milk. The mother's breast milk is sufficient. 3. Mix feeding (breast m... Read Full »
What are the foods that I can introduce to my 5-month-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a working woman and would like to resume my job when my son turns 5 months old. What are the foods that I can introduce to my baby? Can I start with formula feed or ragi porridge? Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months. In cases where the mother is working, expressed breast milk or freshly prepared formula feeds can be given. Foods like ragi (finger millet) porridge have to be started from the seventh... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a good brand of infant formula for baby constipation?
Query: Hi doctor, My 2 months old baby is on Dexolac Premium from 1 month. The growth is good, but he is constipated. Can I switch to Nan Pro or kindly advise any other good brand. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. If child is constipated on Dexolac premium, then you can switch to Nan Pro 1, lactogen 1 or similar advance. All are equally good. Nan Pro 1 is more preferred. Read Full »
Please explain whether changing formula can cause gas in a baby.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 4 weeks old. I fed her a combination of breast milk and formula milk. I changed her formula to Enfalac from Friscolac slowly, and started solely on Enfalac yesterday afternoon. I changed the milk (upon consulting with the pediatric clinic) because she was having constipation... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Breast milk is definitely best and first choice but as it is insufficient and you need to supplement with formula feeds, all these formula milk are cow's milk. It is not clear from your query- which Enfalac formula you are giving as there are so many different types a... Read Full »
I changed my baby’s formula milk, and it led to vomiting, and diarrhoea. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I changed my 4 weeks old baby’s formula milk, and it caused him to vomit after feeds and he had diarrhea. Should I change it to thick formula milk because he has reflux? Is this a normal side effect? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reflux point of view, the first thing that is to be done is to keep the baby at an angle of 35 degrees to the ground level after feeding. This will reduce the chances of reflux more than any medication. The next thing to be done before feed thickening is to ... Read Full »
Which formula milk should I use for weight gain?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby has completed four months. Please suggest the best formula milk for weight gain and overall development. Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am assuming you are asking for formula milk for a four-month-old baby. The best thing will be to continue breastfeeding until six months of age. Give breastfeeding as a priority. For overall development, no formula feed can replace it. Every child is different. So,... Read Full »
What are the ways to know appropriate amount of feeding for the baby?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 3.5 weeks old baby who I am formula feeding. I feed her 2.5 ounces about every 3 hours. She sucks the complete bottle down and is still sucking when I pull it out of her mouth. An hour after I feed her, she is very fussy. Her arms are going everywhere and her mouth is wide op... Read Full »
Dr. Prakash Chandra Girdhar Lal Nagar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I always prefer a demand feeding as all babies are smart enough to decide for how much they want and how frequently. For the weight and age of your baby, she need about 3 ounces of milk every 3 hours, total about 23.33 - 24.17 fl oz in 24 hours. Fussiness after feeding... Read Full »
How to make raw and unpasteurized A2 milk safe before giving it to a one-year-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, Our baby girl is about 1 year and one month old. We just started giving cow milk two days back. A packet of A2 unpasteurized milk was bought, boiled and cooled down. We gave about 300 ml per day once. Her motion looks affected a little. It is not solid. At night, she suddenly started c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unpasteurized milk is not advisable to be given, as pasteurization is required to kill all the bacteria or germs in the milk. I think the baby does have some issues with cow milk and is crying due to colic (abdominal pain). Formula milk (any stage 3) is alwa... Read Full »
My 18-weeks-old baby remains irritated with crying. Can this occur due to teething?
Query: Hello doctor, My 18 weeks old baby appears to have less interest in her bottles. She is only drinking approximately 20 to 24 ounces of milk instead of the recommended 30 to 35. She has become more irritable, crying, biting her hands and tethers. When I give her a bottle, she drinks a few ounces then... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your feelings and preoccupations. I might have to ask you a few more questions but here are some attempts to give you a beginning of an answer. Well, I would be dishonest if I would send you the miracle answer. But let us try together. What was your li... Read Full »