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Semi solids n water to my baby
How many spoons of semi solids should I give to my 8 n half months old baby??and how many times a day ?? Pls tell the same for water too .And should I continue with boiled n cooler water or should I give him normal water too now ??
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Your baby needs around 100ml of semisolid feed 4-5 times a day and about 150-200ml milk in a day.Diversity of food should be maintained and iron supplements can be given after consulting pediatrician.normal water can be given in sips and atleast 20-30 min gap should be maintained between water and feeds.
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don't overfeed in one meal.give small meals 4-& times a day.
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Food and water is given by the need of child. Patents do not decide amount. One can only offer. Amount, speed, thickness of food has to be learned with time.
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Dr. Anil Sharma
Pediatric Hematologic-Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
Feed- is given by the need of child
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Amount of feed- 125 ml each feed.
till 1 year-125 ml each 3 times a day if breastfeeding or 5 times a day if not breastfeeding.
Water- use normal water. Encourage Frequent sips of water . Intake of large amount of water can affect appetite of child.
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New diet- Start with 2-4 spoon of new diet then progress to 8 spoon then Target Amount of 125 ml every feed.
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Start with Half a katori and gradually increase the quantity as per child's intake capacity. It's not fixed and could vary as per the baby's likes and requirements.
You can give 2-3 liquid or semi solid meals per day. Rest should be milk (either breastmilk or formula)
Water should be 80-100 ml per day. If you have RO purifier there's no need to boil the water. If you have UV purifier or tap water, it should be boiled
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