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My daughter is now 5 months 12 days old. Whether we can start giving food. If yes what type of food We can give. If u have any food chart please share me. It will be better if u share any food chart to follow. Thanks in advance
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Generally supplementary feeding is started at 6 months of age. It is a good idea to introduce one item at a time so that allergy if any can be noticed . I presume that you are already giving orange juice since two months of age , if not start that . After that start with suji kheer followed by dal , Khichadi , meshed potatoes, meshed banana . Introduce in such a manner that by 9 months of age child can take all items in semisolid form from your plate . Giving a diet chart is unnecessary chikdren also have mood & demand variations .as a general rule what I told you is fine
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If possible Start complementary feed after completed 6 months..start with dal ka pani,rice ka pani etc, liquid diet only after 1.5 to 2months of it give semisolid food....
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diet plan depend on cultural value and local food...
you can follow your state mamata card diet plan...
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Yes you can start early if baby is very keen on trying new food or if you are about to start your job . Otherwise wait for full 6 months
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Start with dal , curd or mashed banana . Only one thing to try every week .Why this is done , I’ll explain when you consult me.
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Amounts should be 1-2 tsp which have to be slowly increased. Diet chart and other important advise and precautions on private consult .All the best!
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Complementary foods is to be introduced by 6 months of age , beginning with pureed /mashed foods. Infants /baby should be offered 2-3 meals per day plus frequent breastfeeds. If required an additional 1-2 snacks may be given. The amount of food offered should be around 2-3 Tablespoons or half of a 250 ml cup.
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