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Contradictory replies for salt for baby
I'm planning to start my 6 month old baby on solids. I get contradictory suggestions on the addition of salt to baby food. Which is right?
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Hello, little bit salt can be added to complementary feed.
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No salt till 1 year. Baby will happily eat food even without salt. Salt is harmful for baby's immature kidneys.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
There is not contradictory. You can start slowly. Give vegetables and fruits
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Dr. Deepshikha
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Shahdol
a little bit salt is okay to be added .
Definitely avoid packaged salt containing foods .
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
No need to add salt
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