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Solids for baby
My baby will be 5 month old in a few days.when can I start solids for her. What should and should not be given to her like salt, sugar.
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After 15 days You can make any of the purees or porridge runny by adding breast milk or formula milk Thicker purees will help add calories Follow a routine to feed baby, like tying on the bib, putting him in his chair, etc. Continue to breastfeed on demand Cereal Porridge: Porridge can also be made from a variety of single grain cereals like wheat, millet, barley, oats, etc. These cereals can be dried and powdered together or separately, to make gruel. Vegetable Soup: A variety of vegetables can be boiled in water, and the stock can be given as soup.Fruits Puree: Fruits should be steamed, and mashed or pureed while introducing for the first time. Fruits like apples, bananas, pear, avocado, chikoo and peaches can be given. Vegetable Puree: Vegetables such sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, sweet pumpkin, french beans, etc. can be steamed and given either as finger foods or as a puree. Pulses Soup: A variety of pulses, especially dals, can be boiled with water and the soup can be given to babies. Rice Porridge: Rice is a good source of carbohydrates and vitamins for babies. Broken rice, made with breast milk or formula milk can be given as porridge
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