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Should Cerelac Be Given With Water Or Milk To 9 Months Old?

Sir, My daughter is 9 months old and she weights 7.50 Kgs I am going planning to start giving cerelac in couple of days. My question is should cerelac be given with water or should i try it with milk in it instead of water? Your answer to my query would be appreciated :)
Tue, 14 Jul 2015
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Hi...you can give with either water or milk. It all depends on the palatability of the kid - that means you can try both and continue with what the kid likes - for example if she likes it with milk - then continue with milk or otherwise - water.

Other home-made food options will be -
1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee
2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.
3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.
Remember certain principles like -
1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid.
2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.
3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Should Cerelac Be Given With Water Or Milk To 9 Months Old?

Hi...you can give with either water or milk. It all depends on the palatability of the kid - that means you can try both and continue with what the kid likes - for example if she likes it with milk - then continue with milk or otherwise - water. Other home-made food options will be - 1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee 2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste. 3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added. Remember certain principles like - 1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid. 2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation. 3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea. Regards - Dr. Sumanth