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2021-09-02 08:12:20
I have my twins born at 30th weeks, now completed 5 months. Dr has advised solid food since last month. My query is, what should my baby's main food be- milk or solid food.
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Main food would remain milk for some time

Answered2021-09-03 12:14:20

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At first the main food will still be milk. You have to slowly start to give little thicker feeds. Like boiled potatoes and carrots in soup or mashed form, cooked rice, steamed banana..  slowly you have to increase the frequency of solid and reduce the liquids. It is a slow process.

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