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Can I start stage 2 formula immediately
My son will turn 6 months on 4th Sep. He is formula feed baby currently on inmil stage 1. Can I immediately start giving stage 2 formula from 4th September also what should I start giving him from 6 months and is there any vaccine that I have to do. Also if you can provide list of foods I can give him day wise and how many times. It would be helpful. What new medicine I have to give.what milestone he will achieve by this age . Kindly suggest.
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Yes ..you can start stage 2 formula..start complementary feed without salt and sugar
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Yes you can change to stage 2 and mix contents according to instructions on the pack. You can start with complementary feeds . Rice, dal mashed , banana, apple, pear purées. Introduce one food at a time and even let baby to adapt for 2-3 days. You can start with 2 meals a day and if they start pushing after 2 tablespoon that is fine.. At 6 month Flu vaccine shot to be given . Development milestones include rolling over from front to back and vice versa, sitting with leaning forward, taking all things to mouth, babbling monosyllables like ma, pa , ba. The milestones can have a1-2 months variation.
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Yes can shift to stage 2
At 6 months influenza and TCV vaccines are there
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Yes u can start
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Dr. Shebin C E
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10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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You can transition directly to Stage 2 formula or safely continue Stage 1 up to 12 months as long as iron-rich solids are introduced. For solids, start with smooth, single-ingredient purees like mashed banana, apple, rice cereal, or dal water once or twice a day. At 6 months, mandatory routine vaccines typically include the third dose of DTaP, Hib, Hepatitis B, and Oral Polio, alongside a seasonal influenza vaccine. No new daily medications are needed unless specifically prescribed by your pediatrician, though vitamin D or iron drops are commonly evaluated. Developmentally, your baby will likely achieve milestones such as sitting with minimal support, rolling over in both directions, and bringing objects to their mouth.
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