Infant fussy and cranky even after breast feeding and lactogen feed
Patient: hi, my baby is 5 months old now i am following lactogen along with breast feeding. i am giving 2scoops with 60 ml of water for each feeding in a interval of 4 hours(5 times a day). but she is fussy and cranky after consuming also. why is it so. does she feels hungry? should i increase the amount or no. of feeding? can i introduce any other food like cerelac or raggi mix. Doctor: Mother's milk is the best possible feed for a baby and there can be no alternatives for the same. It is produced in response to the baby's demands.  Most formula milks are cow milk based and hence difficult to digest. Do not give the formula that the child cannot tolerate. 60 ml is unlikely to be adequate for a child of this age. You may also try increasing the amount of feeds and see if that satisfies the child. It is best to give the child feeding on demand and as much as the child demands. Often the child ingests air along with feed. This air can distend the stomach giving rise to discomfort and the child this could be the cause of your child crying. Proper burping and giving Colimex drops can provide relief.Although weaning to semi solids is suggested from 6 months of age, you can start them at 5 months if the demands of the child is not met properly. So you can introduce other foods like cerelac or raggi mix.