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When to start solid food for infants

2024-02-01 13:21:24
Hello docs , my girl baby is 3 months old and is completely on formula milk. By when can she start solid food and also what are the things apart from milk that can be introduced to her.
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You can start solid food at 6 months. Introduce one item at a time, continue same for 3 to 5 days before intro another. Gruel form - 2 tbsp/feed to start with.

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After 6 months of age.

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After 6 month completed then

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Greetings untill 6 months only Breastfeeding/formula after that u can start complimentary feeding

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