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Why does my 5 month old baby not want to finish his bottles? he cries and falls asleep while feeding.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Continue feeds: Continue to feed as usual, solids may be started after checking with your pediatrician. Rice cereal fortified with iron is one suggestion. The baby may be teething and a teething ring may help. Please see your pediatrician.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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