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Are Fruit Puree And Solid Foods Safe To Give A 6-month-old Baby?
Question: Hello, My baby is in her 6th month(6th month started on 15th feb) and have been only on breastfeed till now. Is it advisable to give her anything else (fruit puree)/solid food/glucose biscuit dipped in milk or water etc. Please advice. Regards Aquil
Brief Answer:
Start with liquids
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Weaning should be done after 6 months of age. You can start with thick liquids like dal water or fruit juices, gradually move over to semi-solids or mashed foods, and subsequently start with pounded food.
Consider your ABCs - applesauce, bananas, and cereal (rice, biscuits dipped in milk, or roti softened with milk/water).
Boiled rice and dal with vegetables and give in mashed form. Gradually increase the amount and frequency. Introduce one new food item per week and stick to it at least for the week.
I would insist you to go through the following chart about what foods to give at what age:
http://www.superbabyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Baby-Food-Chart-4-to-12-months-baby-SuperBaby.jpg
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
Start with liquids
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Weaning should be done after 6 months of age. You can start with thick liquids like dal water or fruit juices, gradually move over to semi-solids or mashed foods, and subsequently start with pounded food.
Consider your ABCs - applesauce, bananas, and cereal (rice, biscuits dipped in milk, or roti softened with milk/water).
Boiled rice and dal with vegetables and give in mashed form. Gradually increase the amount and frequency. Introduce one new food item per week and stick to it at least for the week.
I would insist you to go through the following chart about what foods to give at what age:
http://www.superbabyonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Baby-Food-Chart-4-to-12-months-baby-SuperBaby.jpg
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician
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