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What Is The Difference Between Lactogen 1 And 2?

Hi, My baby will be of 3 months on 1st March 14. I m giving her Lactogen 1 from her 15th day as breast milk is not sufficient. I wanted to know the difference between Lactogen 1 & Lactogen 2 and best time to start lactogen 2 for her. As well as tell me the best time when I can start a food for her like juice, rice paste etc. Thanks.
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks and welcome to HCM .
The composition of Lactogen 1 and 2 are different to suit the needs of the baby.
Lactogen 2 can be started after completion of 6 months.
You can start fruit juices , rice paste and cerelac after 6 months.
Hope this reply is OK for you.
Further queries invited .
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.
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What Is The Difference Between Lactogen 1 And 2?

Hi, Thanks and welcome to HCM . The composition of Lactogen 1 and 2 are different to suit the needs of the baby. Lactogen 2 can be started after completion of 6 months. You can start fruit juices , rice paste and cerelac after 6 months. Hope this reply is OK for you. Further queries invited . Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam.