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Baby not satisfied with feed

Asked for Female, 6 years

My 4 month old is never satisfied with her feed. She is on mother feed since birth. I now feed her 40-50 mins every 2 hrs still it is very hard to do house chores. She wants me all the time. She doesn't sleep in day if I'll keep her in my arms and keep feeding her than she is ok and will sleep. She likes to sleep at night for 7-8 hrs as I sleep with her and whenever she cries I feed her. Can any pediatric guide me should I start cerelac as she never gets satisfied.

Responses (1)
Dr. Beenish Ehsan
Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

I'm sorry to hear that. No, you can't start on her food before six mths. But four mths is a good age to start a little water intake.
If you feel she's hungry on your feed there's no harm in giving a little formula milk as well to keep the child full for longer.

As for her habit of clinging to you then it will be you who will need to break it. Persistence and patience are key.

For further consultation, you can choose from our list of best Pediatricians in Lahore and seek in-person advice.

Dr.Shahid Aslam
Pediatrician, Neonatologist
Lahore
Maj (R) Dr.Suneel Rajput
Pediatrician
Lahore

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