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Salt for babies
Our baby turned 1. How much salt do we need to offer per day. Also, pls share a specific salt type and the brand name. Thanks
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A pinch of salt preferably iodised salt to be given
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If salt to be given, Only iodinated salt required
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Most brands will have iodinated salt
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Avoid rock salt or non-iodinated salt
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No extra added salt required.
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No extra salt needed
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Less than 2gm is recommended at this age. Use a little salt in cooking. Don't add extra salt. You can use himalayan rock salt of any brand
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
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No extra salt is needed
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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Less than 2gm and you can use any iodinised salt Like TATA Salt
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