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My son is 6month old (168 days). Shall we start giving solid food to him.please suggest me when to start
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You can start now with pureed, mashed food
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Yes you can start now
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Yes u can start on complementary feeding..
Initially with soft food..like fruit purees..mashed rice..veg purees..
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Yes, you can start now. Start with semisolid food like Porridge, daliya, upma, etc.
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Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If completed 6 mnths means u can start
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Yes you can start.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Yes u can start from 6months
U can start Raagi, apple purees carrot avacado purees
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"Feeding Patterns and Diet for Childrens 6 Months to 8months" by Dr.Shebin C E - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/feeding-patterns-and-diet-for-childrens-6-months-to-8months-43979/post
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