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Does Lactogen Formula Cause Infant Obesity?

Should lactogen formula gain weight for babies. My baby is on lactogen since birth. He is now 7 months old, weight is 6.7kg and 70cm. He is not a big eater but will have small portions to eat. He drinks about 4 to 5 botels but only 150ml. Should i be concerned
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.You should be worried but not too much.Infant formula is as good as breast milk,but it not give protection for infectious diseases. Your baby has normal weight. When children begin to run they will lost their weight, they will not gain too much, do exercises and massage for baby every day, ,he will not overweight. Kindly introduce solids in his menu: vegetables,olive oil,porridges,1/4part of yolk and etc.
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Does Lactogen Formula Cause Infant Obesity?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.You should be worried but not too much.Infant formula is as good as breast milk,but it not give protection for infectious diseases. Your baby has normal weight. When children begin to run they will lost their weight, they will not gain too much, do exercises and massage for baby every day, ,he will not overweight. Kindly introduce solids in his menu: vegetables,olive oil,porridges,1/4part of yolk and etc. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing your baby and you good health.