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Baby turning 6 months old
Baby is turning 6 months old in a week. what changes to incorporate in diet. was exclusively breastfed till 5 and half months. now because mother joined work, formula fed in the day and breastfed at night. pls suggest if Cerelac should be given and what other fruits are safe
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Complementary feeds should be started, inclusive of cereals like Dalia/khichdi/kheer etc at least 3 times a day and mashed fruits 1-2 times a day along with milk. Better to give home based food rather than commercial ones
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
You can start complementary feed . Fruits , dal , rice , ragi , curd , khichdi
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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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