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Introducing food to my 5 months baby
My baby boy turned 5 months on 21st Dec.....I want to start food for him...is it right time for him and if yes what should I introduce him and how much...?
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Ideally rice based items should be started while weaning your baby. Some more details are required though. Like have you exclusively breastfed your baby all these months or given him formula feed as well ?
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