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Starting solid for baby

2018-10-16 17:33:26
My daughter is going to complete 5 months on 24th oct .And Doctor is saying I should start with solid as soon as she completes 5 and enters into 6 . But i am confused as for the elder kid I waited until completion of 6 months. Please guide me. NB: Daughters growth is in accordance with the expected range.
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There are variation in opinion. But as per guideline you should wait for complementary feeding till 6 complete months.

Answered2018-10-17 04:08:55

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After completion of 6 months, start semisolid food

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