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I'm on arv's. i stopped exclusive breastfeeding in two months and changed to exclusive bottle feeding but the baby was tested hiv- during birth. can i give him gripe water ?
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Yes: The contents of gripe water are not worrisome. I find them of little benefit but their use is not a problem.
Answered 8/24/2020
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