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Breast Advice
Can I continue breastfeeing after he turns 1?
Q My baby, whom I’ve breastfed since birth, will turn 1 soon. If I continue breastfeeding him (instead of giving him formula milk), will I be depriving him of any nutrients that are essential to his growth?
Ong Poh Swee, Bedok North Avenue 2
A It is fine to continue breastfeeding him if he eats a balanced diet of grains, meat, fish, fruits, vegetables and other dairy products. However, if you continue to breastfeed, you should increase your calcium and vitamin D intake.
Your question is answered by Dr Low Kah Tzay, a consultant paediatrician and child development specialist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
If you have any comments or practical suggestions, write to us at editor@family.sg
- Mother & Baby
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