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Intro to food (5th month baby)
Can we introduce mashed rice, ragi , boiled veg/ fruit when baby is in 5th month ?
Planning to do Annaprashasan so not sure on what should I start with
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Start from 6 th month
Start with rice cereal and slowly introduce other foods
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No..u start slowly one item at time then add other
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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
After completing 6 months of age . You can start with single food . gradually increase in amount
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Start with single item ..increase the same item slowly..then introduce another item after some days
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Dr. Shambu S Angadi
Pediatrician
1 yrs exp
Hubli
It is adviced to give exclusive breast feeding till 6 months.. later to introduce complementary feeding.. if u r getting sufficient breast milk continue till 6 months
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Dr. Deepshikha
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Shahdol
You should start complimentary feeding after 6 months .
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