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How to start solids for 6 months baby

2022-09-05 08:04:39
Hi Doctors, Please advise for below queries. 1.How to start solids for 6 months baby? 2.How many times in day we can give food and quantity for the same Please? 3.what kind of foods we can give? 4.birth weight is 2.6kg. At 6 months what should be the age?
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Start with soft mashed foods like banana, steamed apple Initially baby will accept one to two spoons Give as per demand of child His weight should be 5.5 kg at least by 6 months

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