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When to start solid

2024-05-25 06:59:10
My baby is now 6 months old, having just completed 5 months on 22 may 2023 . Many people say that solid foods should only be started after the baby completes 6 months. Can you please advise on when to start solids? He will be completing 6 months in June 2023 .
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Kindly wait for 6 months to be complete before starting foods. Starting early will reduce breast milk supply

Answered2024-05-25 07:15:49

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Start at 6months only.

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Give 6 months.

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Give 6 months

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Hii ,you can start complimentary feeding after 6 completed months . Also if  the the baby is already on formula milk you can try a little bit early from 5 months also .. provided the .neckholding should be there

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You can consider starting complementary feeding, see to it that baby has good head control and can sit. Dont force feed in reclining position. You can start one spoon a day with homemade uggu, gradually increase to few spoons and gradually add boiled vegetables and mashed fruits.
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Can try baby led weaning by placing the child in chair and allowing the baby to try finger foods.

Answered2024-05-25 07:08:57

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