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2017-08-29 18:10:42
My baby is 6 months old. I have started feeding him with semi solid foods. I give him rice and masoor dal khichdi at lunch but he refuses to eat unless i add sugar in it. Is giving him a little sugar safe at this age??? Also pls suggest how much water should i give him at this stage.
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Dear Parent,  you should start first with liquids 6 to 7 months semi solids and at the age of 1 year full diet what you prepare for yourself... Water you can give as per requirement. U can add sugar but  try to avoid at this stage Go for liquids like daal water and all...

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