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How Long Should Baby Take Alimentum For Reaction Towards Milk?
Hi, my 5 months old baby is on Alimentum for the last 2 weeks after reaction to milk ingredient of rice cereal introduced 2 wks ago, she still has very loose green stool 2-3 X a day, but no mucous , is it ok? or we should see pediatrician again? and how long should she be on Alimentum before switching back to Good start she was on before? Thanks.
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
normally, we recommend to start give carbohydrates and proteins from 6 months of age, but in few children who have difficulty with lactose intolerance can start on normal carbohydrates diet by 5 months..
better to add rice dhal, ghee , fruits bananas apples, leafy vegetables, potatoes and carrots boiled and smashed along with one egg daily. start giving these,, which will be enough for the baby growth..
start using zinc syrup for 14 days 20mg.
better to add rice dhal, ghee , fruits bananas apples, leafy vegetables, potatoes and carrots boiled and smashed along with one egg daily. start giving these,, which will be enough for the baby growth..
start using zinc syrup for 14 days 20mg.
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