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Starting solid food
My son is 5months old now and exclusively breast feed.can you please suggest me from when should i start give solids ?from first day of 6th month or after completing 6months ?
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Start now. Right time Always start with small quantity and increase. Always start one item at a time and continue , start second item next week continuing the first. You can give banana, egg, fresh lime juice , cereals dal rice. Raggi soups, green veg and so many fresh fruits.
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Dr. Brindha. V
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Erode
After complete 6 months of exclusive breast feeding, you can start complementary feeds like juices, Raju kanji etc
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Dr. Yugesh Kumar Agrawal
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8 yrs exp
Raipur
Criteria for starting solids
1. Baby can sit with support and holds the head
2. Has lost tongue thirst, doesn't push out food.
WHO and most of the government authorities recommends to start complimentary food after completion of 6 months.
First 1 year breast milk is main source of energy.
Start with one meal per day, gradually increase to 2-3 meals by 9 months.
Next Steps
continue breast feeding till 2 years
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello , it’s starting of 6 th month.
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Continue breast feeding till 2 yrs of age
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