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A 26-year-old female asked:

My baby 6m old is bottle feeding,is it necessary to give him dha supplement? what brand do u recommend? the dose & for howlong?

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Dr. Cindy Williamsanswered

Pediatrics 41 years experience

DHA: DHA is already found in most baby formulas. If you are not using one that contains it, switch. The amount necessary is already calculated.

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