Susan wrote: concern about <6mo infant with Hgb of 9.3. I agree, no supplement for now. first because the accuracy of the measurement may be off by .3! What I would make sure of is that the mom is taking a vitamin with iron (30mg is enough) and retest the baby at 7-8 months if the physician is concerned or knows something about the history of this pair that I don't. Michelle Scott,MA,RD,IBCLC in NH
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