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Hi doctor my son is 1 year and 5 month old. Suddenly yesterday night onwards he stopped breastfeeding. I I don't know why. When I try to feed him he refuses. What should I do. What can I give him as a substitute to breast milk. Please reply me doctor.
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Yes you can give him a substitute of milk for sure.
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Your son can now be started on weaning foods which are all homemade foods and not on artificial feeds. As he is more than one yar old, he may not need breast milk or you need to examine if your breast has indrawn nipples etc which does not give enough milk when he sucks on the breast.
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