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Giving solid food to baby
Hello doctor....My baby is 5 and half month old. Can I introduce solid food for my baby. One time In a day.
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Dr. Prem Kumar
Pediatrician
1 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Weaning (solid foods ) should be started after 6 months
Till 6 months best to give only breast milk
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Dr. Aditi Birje
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Ideally it is advised to give exclusive breastfeeding to baby till 6 months of age. However if the baby's weight remains static and baby's hunger is not met through Breast milk , you can start semisolid food like dal , mashed veggies soup, ragi sattva, rava at 5 months as well. Thank you
Dr Aditi Birje
MD PEDIATRICS KEM HOSPITAL MUMBAI
Shree Gurumaauli Pediatric Clinic Yogi Nagar Borivali West Mumbai
https://www.practo.com/mumbai/doctor/aditi-birje-pediatrician
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
Greetings you can introduce purees like carrot banana . In case of any doubt u can consult me online
"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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