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Salt _ introduce to babies

2022-10-10 06:22:45
Hello Doctor, When to introduce salt to babies and what's the quantity? Please suggest. Thank you.
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Only after 1year but only around 2gm per day till 3years of age
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No salt sugar honey till 1year of age

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Not recommended before 1 year of age

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