iron ?

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do you know anything about iron/iron deficiency and whether it's common in babies (more exclusively breastfed)..I've been breastfeeding my baby for 13 months (she's been on solids since 6 months). I read somewhere that I should be giving formula after 6 months to compensate for lack of iron in breastmilk ? any info/links that could shed light on this? thanks.

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do you know of giving formula will give her extra iron or will solids be sufficient ?

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Yes, iron deficiency is common with breastfed babies which was what happened with mine. I made sure he’s eating his fortified baby cereals and iron rich foods. Make sure to also not give them calcium rich foods 2 hrs before and after eating iron rich foods or the body won’t be able to absorb the iron as well.

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well i  baby girl is breastfed n at her 1 yr they tested her iron came back she was a bit anemic, so have to give her iron drops once a day for 2 months. they didnt tell me why but i read its from breastfeeding. was the same with my other kid when i breasfed him too. the doc didnt say to change anything but ive been getting her to eat more solids n also high in iron. she not much of a eater but shes learning better.

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They should get enough through food. Try adding fortified oatmeal and lots of greens.

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My daughter was slightly anemic at her one year appointment.  She does not eat well so we have to supplement with a multivitamin

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