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Mosambi juice to 6 month baby
My baby is 6.5 month old . Can i give him mosambi juice ? If yes , then how much water should be added? 1:1 dilution ?
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As your baby is just 6.5 months old and it has just started with weaning foods, breast milk should still remain the main source of nutrition. Introducing fresh juices like mosambi juice is not recommended at this stage.
Below are some reasons why it's not recommended:
- Mosambi is a citrus fruits and it can irritate your baby's delicate stomach and may cause rashes, loose motions or acidity.
- Juices generally provide very little fiber so begin with smooth purees such as mashed banana, stewed apple, rice cereal, vegetable purees or moong dal water. Gradually you can move to thicker texture as your baby grows.
- Citrus fruits can be introduced after 9-10 months.
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For a safe weaning plan, consult us for a personalized baby diet chart suited for your child's growth and digestion.
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It is better to avoid fruit juices for a 6 month old. Give purees of fruits or cooked vegetables instead.
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No, you should not give mosambi juice to a 6-month-old baby . pureed whole fruits are a better option. At 6 months, a baby's primary source of nutrition should be breast milk or formula, and introducing juices can increase the risk of digestive issues
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start with whole fruit in pureed form like banana and apple
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For a 6.5-month-old baby, it is better to avoid giving mosambi or any citrus juice right now. At this stage, the babyâs stomach and intestines are still delicate, and citrus fruits like mosambi can cause acidity or rashes. The ideal fluids remain breast milk or formula, along with soft, semi-solid foods such as mashed banana, rice, dal, and vegetable puree.
If you still wish to introduce juice after 7 months, use only fresh mosambi juice that is well-strained and diluted with an equal amount of boiled and cooled water, in a 1:1 ratio. Give just 2 to 3 teaspoons to start and watch for loose motions or skin rash. Avoid bottled or packaged juices completely. Continue breastfeeding as the main source of nutrition. For a safe weaning schedule and weekly food plan, book a consult with me (Dr. Pankaj Kumar) on Practo.
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Good evening,
After 8 month only, fruit juices allowed for the children.
Kindly contact personally for paediatric diet plan
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Hi
You can give mosambi juice
Beginning of u r giving 50 mL 10 mL should be the juice and 40 mL water as the baby gets used to it add it after 10 to 15 later can have more concern juice.
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At 6.5 months, it’s best to focus on breast milk/formula and start with pureed fruits or vegetables. Fruit juices, including mosambi, are not recommended as they may cause acidity or diarrhea. If you still wish to offer, give only occasionally, well-diluted (1:2 juice to water), and not more than 30–40 ml.
Continue exclusive breastfeeding/formula as the main source of nutrition. Introduce single-ingredient purees gradually.
Avoid adding sugar or salt. Always offer fresh juice, never packaged ones. Discontinue if the baby shows any discomfort or loose stools.
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
Clinical Nutritionist
22 yrs exp
Kolkata
Has to be diluted in 1:3 tbspn ration that is 1 tbspn raw juice with 3 tbspn potable water
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Ms. Isha Rani
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Prefer fruit pulp instead of juice.
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Ms. Prajakta Gaikwad
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Thane
Any fruit juice to 6 month old is not advisable. Its best to give fruit in mashed/ puree form, that too one fruit at a time. Do not mix two or more fruit as 6 month old is period of taste development.
so slowly introduce fruits, vegetables separately (and one by one) in cooked-puree form. After baby adapts to the taste you can try combination of two things (vegetable or fruit- don't mix both) in small quantity.
Remember,
1) be patient as its slow process in some infants.
2) single-ingredient purees first to help your baby get used to new flavors and to monitor for any allergic reactions. Wait for 3 days minimum before introducing another new food.
3) do not add more sugar and salt in early practice.
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Ms. Swarn Shikha Sharma
Dietitian/Nutritionist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Adding juices at this age will not be a good idea. Rather you can opt the option of mashed banana
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please connect over consultation to help you better with understanding with all food options
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Ms. Shivani Pathania
Dietitian/Nutritionist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello ,
Greetings of the Day!!!
• Avoid giving mosambi juice at 6.5 months as it may be too acidic for the baby’s stomach.
• Offer only a few spoonfuls, well diluted in a 1:1 ratio with boiled and cooled water.
• Add water in mosambi juice to dilute it before giving.
• Prefer healthier and safer options like:
• Mashed banana
• Papaya puree
• Steamed apple
• Pear puree
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Can take consultation of Dietitian for more clear picture.
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These fruits are gentle on digestion and provide better nutrition at this stage.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening u can start giving fruit juices after 7-8months onward.
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Ms. Neema Yadav
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Kolhapur
Juice is not necessary at this age - breast milk or formula should be the main nutrition source
If you want introduce vit C fresh fruit purée like mashed papaya , apple and banana is much better than juice it retains fiber and nutrients
Dilution: yes 1:1 ration ( 1 part freshly extracted juice + 1 part boiled and cooled water
Quantity: start with 1-2 teaspoons only to check for any reaction or tummy upset
Gradually increases Up to 2o ml once or twice a week
Always freshly prepared juice - not stored
Give after feeding not empty stomach, to avoid acidity
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