Solids for baby

2023-04-05 10:36:42
My baby is 5 months old and on exclusive breastfeed. 1. When to start solids? 2.Can we introduce salt and sugar in food to baby? 3.What food items to be given? Please answer all 3 questions. Thanks in advance.
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U can start after 6 m , no salt nd sugars , u can give purées like apple banana carrots beet root etc

Answered2023-04-05 11:06:28

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1) Now today your baby is 5 months old. You can start complementary feeding at end of this month.. firstly start only liquid food. You can start cow milk,curd, khichri , messed potato. you can give 1 spoon atleast 3 times per day after 6 months of age and gradually increase complementary feeding while need to continue breastmilk till 2 years of age. After 9 months you can start semi solid food 2 -3 spoon 4-5 times per day .. then gradually you can give solid food. 2) yes ma'am you can give salt and sugar to the baby after age of 6 months in complementary food. 3) curd , cow milk , buttermilk , boiled potato, banana , apple , Raab , khichri , boiled rice , dal etc..
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Patients should increase amount of complementary feed ...by that time need to continue breastfeeding.
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Do not give spicy food to child, do not introduce very hot food ..

Answered2023-04-05 10:47:02

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Hi Solids from 6 month onwards For better assessment and management kindly do teleconsultation with Paediatrician

Answered2023-04-05 10:38:50

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