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Baby first food
My baby is now 6months of age and weighs more than 8 kg. He is on Enfamil formula milk.
What should be baby's first food at 6 months of age?
What should be quantity and frequency of it with continuation of milk?
What should be transition food after 2 -3 months since first food?
Should i switch to buffalo milk? If yes, quantity at a time?
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You can start with fruit or vegetable purees, mashed potato, dalia. Make it semisolid neither too liquid nor too solid.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
You can start with mashed fruit , rice porridge
Single food at a time ..increase gradually.
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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
"Feeding Patterns and Diet for Childrens 6 Months to 8months" by Dr.Shebin C E - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/feeding-patterns-and-diet-for-childrens-6-months-to-8months-43979/post
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