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Solid food for 4 month old or not

2021-06-15 15:44:16
My son is 4 month old and is on Formula feed due to no breast milk production. Can i start feeding him solids in form of puree? If yes what all can I feed him. Or shall I wait for him to turn 6 months old.
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Wait at least till 5 months of age .can start fruit purees after that . start with one fruit at a time .look for acceptance /tolerance.After 6;months introduce sooji kheer ,khichdi .

Answered2021-06-16 13:25:21

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Dear sir It’s better to wait till your son completes 5 months of age before starting him on solid foods
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Exclusive breast feeding Regular vaccinations

Answered2021-06-15 16:04:24

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Wait for him to turn 6 months

Answered2021-06-15 15:56:24

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Hi. Start solid foods at 6 months

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