Solid Food

2023-03-24 10:10:19
Hi Doc, My son is 5 months 4 days to be precise. He is entirely on top feed. I have started solid food like photo puree, sweet potato puree, carrot puree etc in variation from last 9 days .Soon will be starting with fruits, rice and dal powder paste. My pediatrician have asked to add salt and ghee ( in rice and dal powder) for taste in food . He  said for our environment adding salt is necessary. Is it advisable to add salt in baby's food as many are advising ( including other friends consulted pediatricians of same location) not to add salt until child is 1yrs. Same goes with diary product like milk , ghee etc. Please advise . Thanks in Advance.
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Less than 1gram of salt is given per day in Infants.   No cow's milk before 1year. No added salt or pre-prepared high salt containing foods. Ghee and butter can be added in moderation.

Answered2023-03-24 10:41:04

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