A 21-year-old female asked:
baby just turned 1. doesn't like to eat and only drinks formula milk. is it ok if i double the amount of milk consumption to compensate for food?
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Being a parent: Nope. Not in any way is this a good or wise move. Talk to your friends or sisters about what they did to teach their children to eat. You are the parent. It is your responsibility to gently teach your children how to live well.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dennis Giannini answered
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Usually in proximity: Typically, this means not to drink milk an hour before and until an hour after taking your medication.
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