A 35-year-old female asked:
my 9 month old baby doesn't drink adequate amount of milk and is too fussy upon eating too . i breast feed him?
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Dr. Manaf Ahmad answered
31 years experience Pediatrics
expand his diet: Avoid certain foods like eggs and sea food, and stay away from foods that are hard to chew and can cause choking. I was not sure if he is being breast fed or also takes formula, breast feeding is best, of course.
Answered on Oct 13, 2013
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