Introducing grapes to 5.5 month old baby

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Hello doctors, My baby is 5.5 months old. Can i introduce solids? Can I give grapes juice to the baby?

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Dr. Ramya Srinath Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ramya Srinath

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Wait for completion of 6 months(180 days) or the corrected age of 6 months (in case of prematurity) WITH the readiness signs Solid readiness signs are - 1) Sits up alone / with support but straight / in the tripod position 2) Good head and neck control 3) Starts biting and chewing movements 4) No tongue thrust Grapes are to be given sliced in fours so that no choking occurs.

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Watch out for gagging / choking

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