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Starting of solids

2021-12-08 04:40:34
Hello doc…..… My baby is in 5th month…. Can I start solids to her …. If so , what shud I start firstly …? Pls do suggest me
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Hello. It is best if you give exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months of age. Thereafter, you can start solids starting with rice based foods from 6month onwards. You can also add soups, mashed potato, banana.

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Complimentary feeding starts at six months Start with soups,khichadi,halwa gradually

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Please give exclusive breast feeds only till 6 months of age Give iron and vit d supplements Complementary feeds can be started after 6 months

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