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My son is 5 weeks old and completely on formula doesn't take breastfeed. I am concerned if he could be led a healthy life.
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Stop giving formula. If he does not feed directly you can give expressed breast milk.Atleast for first 6 months don't give any formula.
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If possible you have to give beast milk. Or else make sure he gets good health and avoid feeding from bottle and instead feed from a cup with spoon.
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Yes, he will have healthy life provided you personally take care of child for first few years till he is independent.
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