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2020-12-31 02:07:45
Hi, My daughter is 3.5 months old now and she is completely breast fed. Please suggest from when can I actually start to give solid food to her.
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From 6 months. Breastfeeding is recommended for 2 years or more.
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Hi, You can start complementary feeds after 6 months.

Answered2020-12-31 07:34:33

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Hi! Exclusive breast feeding is recommended till 6months of age. From then on you can start complementary foods.

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If on breast feeding and wt gain is adequate you can give only breast  feeding till 6 months...

Answered2020-12-31 02:09:39

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