Solid Food

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Solid Food

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Hi Doc, My son is 5 months 4 days to be precise. He is entirely on top feed. I have started solid food like photo puree, sweet potato puree, carrot puree etc in variation from last 9 days .Soon will be starting with fruits, rice and dal powder paste. My pediatrician have asked to add salt and ghee ( in rice and dal powder) for taste in food . He said for our environment adding salt is necessary. Is it advisable to add salt in baby's food as many are advising ( including other friends consulted pediatricians of same location) not to add salt until child is 1yrs. Same goes with diary product like milk , ghee etc. Please advise . Thanks in Advance.

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Dr. Jinia Saha Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jinia Saha

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Less than 1gram of salt is given per day in Infants. No cow's milk before 1year. No added salt or pre-prepared high salt containing foods. Ghee and butter can be added in moderation.

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