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5 th month baby can we start solids ?
My baby is 5 month old weight 6.5kg can we start solid journey plz suggest when to start how many times should be given in which form puree or mushy and how much water intake and mild intake should be should I wait till 6 th month complete or start early with liquids or pure he started rolling and sit with support only head control is there he is now formula fed some times spit up and drools too much while rolling on tummy spits up is it ok?
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Start complementary feed after 6 months or 180 days. Initially puree forms , thick consistency. Start with 1 or 2 tablespoon and increase gradually. Introduce one food at a time continue for2 to 3 days then switch . Water give around 120ml per day initially. Drooling is a developmental phenomenon actually
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wait till 6 completed months conitue breast feeding
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Wait till completion of 6 months of age..
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regarding food and water intake
consult pediatrician directly
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Wait until your baby is around 6 months old and can sit reliably before starting solids.
Begin with a smooth, thin purée once a day, keeping formula as the primary nutrition.
Offer small sips of water (about 1–2 ounces daily) from a cup during meals.
Spit-up while rolling on the tummy is normal due to abdominal pressure on the stomach.
Drooling is also highly typical at five months and is usually a sign of teething.
Always consult your pediatrician to evaluate physical readiness before starting your solid food journey.
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Usually the first 6 months is exclusive breast feeding and complementary feeds started at 6 months and mainly depends on readiness of baby attained good head control, sits with support, opens mouth for food and swallows.
Initially puréed foods can be offered with little amount of water. Initially 1-2 tablespoons to start with for a day and then gradually increase. To start with mashed rice dal with ghee, fruit purées can be offered. Spit ups are common and babies outgrow. If baby is active , feeding well, no excessive crying you need not worry. Burp the baby after feed keeping upright for 20-30 min. Do not give tummy time immediately after feeds.
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Most babies are ready to start solids between 5 and 6 months, once they can hold their head steady and show interest in food. It sounds like your baby is close to that stage, and occasional spit-up while rolling or after feeds is common and not a concern on its own.
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You can start with a single smooth puree once a day, and let your pediatrician guide the exact quantities, water intake, and how fast to move to thicker textures based on his weight gain.
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Please see your pediatrician promptly if he starts vomiting forcefully, feeding poorly, or not gaining weight as expected.
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