A full-term baby, exclusively breast fed, at the end of 1 week was passing golden yellow stools and was found to have adequate hydration with the normal systemic examination. The weight of the baby was just the same as it was at birth. The paediatrician should now advise –

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Give oral solution with breast feeding

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Start tap feeding

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Investigate for lactic acidosis

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Reassure the mother that nothing is abnormal

A full-term baby, exclusively breast fed, at the end of 1 week was passing golden yellow stools and was found to have adequate hydration with the normal systemic examination. The weight of the baby was just the same as it was at birth. The paediatrician should now advise –

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