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Can Cow's Milk Be Given To A 7 Month Old Child?
Question: Hi,
My son is 7 months old now. Due to less mother's milk, in addition to it we are feeding him with Nan Pro (Nan Pro 1 till 6 months, now Nan pro 2).
can I replace Nan Pro with regular cow/Buffalo milk packet (like Nestle a+ nourish or Amul Taaza or any others brands) available in the market?
If yes, what do you prefer cow or XXXXXXX milk?
Brand (Nestle/Amul/etc..) and
Packaging (tetra/regular)??
can you please suggest
Thanks,
XXXX
My son is 7 months old now. Due to less mother's milk, in addition to it we are feeding him with Nan Pro (Nan Pro 1 till 6 months, now Nan pro 2).
can I replace Nan Pro with regular cow/Buffalo milk packet (like Nestle a+ nourish or Amul Taaza or any others brands) available in the market?
If yes, what do you prefer cow or XXXXXXX milk?
Brand (Nestle/Amul/etc..) and
Packaging (tetra/regular)??
can you please suggest
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Switch over to semisolids
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Let me assure you that after 6 months you should gradually move to semi solids and solids. While you do that milk just becomes an accessory so long as the nutrients can be procured from elsewhere. Regarding which milk to give, it hardly matters, be it Amul Tetra or XXXXXXX milk.
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
A detailed diet chart can be found at:
http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/indian-baby-food-chart/
Hopefully that clears your queries.
Regards
Switch over to semisolids
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Let me assure you that after 6 months you should gradually move to semi solids and solids. While you do that milk just becomes an accessory so long as the nutrients can be procured from elsewhere. Regarding which milk to give, it hardly matters, be it Amul Tetra or XXXXXXX milk.
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
A detailed diet chart can be found at:
http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/indian-baby-food-chart/
Hopefully that clears your queries.
Regards
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