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Can we give woodwards gripe water of baby of 5 n half months. What should be her ideal weight. What can be done for her weight gain.
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gripe water are not recommended for babies. At 5 month baby weigh "two times ' of his birth weight....After 6 months u can start oral feeds and continue giving breast milk till 2 yr age... this will help is gaining weight.
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Nothing except exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age. Approximate wt at this age should be 7 kg. Maintain wt appropriate for the age by mother's milk now and later by balanced nutritious diet.
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