Introducing grapes to 5.5 month old baby

2022-03-22 11:53:04
Hello doctors, My baby is 5.5 months old. Can i introduce solids? Can I give grapes juice to the baby?
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Wait for completion of 6 months(180 days) or the corrected age of 6 months (in case of prematurity) WITH the readiness signs Solid readiness signs are - 1) Sits up alone / with support but straight / in the tripod position 2) Good head and neck control 3) Starts biting and chewing movements 4) No tongue thrust Grapes are to be given sliced in fours so that no choking occurs.
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Watch out for gagging / choking

Answered2022-03-22 13:37:51

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