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5months old baby food
My baby is 5 months old can I start homemade cerelac and semi solid foods like cooked carrot and fruits for my baby
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
No. Complementary feeds only after 6 completed months.continue breast feeding
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Dr. Harsh Mod
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7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It is recommended to give breastfeeding exclusively till the baby completes 6 months. You can start complementary feeds gradually after that.
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