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When can feed a baby for 1st time

2022-07-28 12:31:00
My baby boy is 5 and half months old. I didn't feed him anything except Dexolac milk (because of no bread milk). Can I feed him now? What can I feed him? Thank you Doctor.
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Only after child has completed 180 days and display all the solid readiness signs should you start solids. Take care!

Answered2022-07-28 13:08:43

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