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2.5 Month Baby. What Type Of Diet Should Be Taken To Increase Weight? When To Take Her Outside?

As u knw my baby health (Hi my baby is 2 and half month,she will be 3months by end of this month,she was born 1.6 kg due to which she was kept in nicu for11days,she is on powder milk and not taken my milk. I want to know a good diet chart to increase her weight,for how long can she be only on milk,when can I start other things,when can I take her out,her weight is now 3.7kg,length is56cm,kidly help I'm very worried)
I wnt to know when should I start takng her out, my doctor says not to take till 6months,whn cn I tl her for little while to gardens,malls,restaurants
Fri, 3 May 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

A baby should be exclusively breast fed till 6 months of age. Breast feeding is important as this contains the right things required for the baby in right proportions at the right time. It is ideal for brain growth. Breast milk prevents various infections like loose motions, respiratory infections, etc.

So give exclusive breast feeding for your baby till 6 months and continue to breast feed your baby till 2 years of age.

Take her out after that age as advised by your doctor because there is no real advantage of doing that other than catching a infection.

Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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2.5 Month Baby. What Type Of Diet Should Be Taken To Increase Weight? When To Take Her Outside?

Hi, Thanks for writing to health care magic. A baby should be exclusively breast fed till 6 months of age. Breast feeding is important as this contains the right things required for the baby in right proportions at the right time. It is ideal for brain growth. Breast milk prevents various infections like loose motions, respiratory infections, etc. So give exclusive breast feeding for your baby till 6 months and continue to breast feed your baby till 2 years of age. Take her out after that age as advised by your doctor because there is no real advantage of doing that other than catching a infection. Continue to ask further queries as required. Hope this helps. Take care.