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Baby food start

2017-09-04 19:48:35
Please help as I live in remote areas as to how to start baby food after 6 months .what to give how quantity ? What to avoid other thn salt sugar n honey.. plz guide me in detail. Thanks in advance.
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At 6 months of age,mother's milk is not sufficient for good growth. Give 1 solid meal including dal,Dalia,mashed potatoes and Banana,porridge,etc,give water 5-6 spoons after this. You also must give 1 top feed(any infant formula,NOT open milk) and 4-5 breastfeeds.

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