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Dr. told said to supplement with formula because my 6 month old is underweight but she hates formula what can i give her to get her weight up?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Table food: At this age, you should be introducing table foods to her diet.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 1/6/2014

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