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Starting of solids
Hello doc…..…
My baby is in 5th month….
Can I start solids to her …. If so , what shud I start firstly …?
Pls do suggest me
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Complimentary feeding starts at six months
Start with soups,khichadi,halwa gradually
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Dr. Anuja Bharti
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Pune
Hello. It is best if you give exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months of age. Thereafter, you can start solids starting with rice based foods from 6month onwards. You can also add soups, mashed potato, banana.
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Dr. Brindha. V
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Erode
Please give exclusive breast feeds only till 6 months of age
Give iron and vit d supplements
Complementary feeds can be started after 6 months
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