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My son is 4 month old and weighs 8.3kg. he drinks about 1000ml per day (half formula), is this too much milk for him?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Too much milk: He should be drinking in the vicinity of 750 ml per day.

Answered 5/29/2013

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A member asked:

My son is 4 month old and weighs 8.3kg. he drinks about 1000ml per day (half formula), is this too much milk for him?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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