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To start solids to baby

2022-10-21 06:50:50
My baby has completed 5 months. He is now in his 6 months. So when to start solids?can i start now or after completion of 6 months? Also what to start first and in what frequency?plz guide
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WHO guidance is to start weaning foods at 6months till when baby is on exclusive breast feeds +\- extra milk feeds. Weaning foods is all together a whole discussion which is outside the scope of a basic chat, so meet your paediatrician for a step wise discussion

Answered2022-10-21 06:53:03

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