#AskTheExpert can I give powdered Dalia mixed with formula milk to my six and half month old daughter? also tell me when can I introduce powdered dry fruits to her?

A. You can give dalia with formula milk in smaller quantity to the baby. Alongwith it, feed lentil puree, mashed banana, apple and pear puree, mixed vegetable soup, khichdi, ragi and sooji porridge, home made cerelac, etc. for better nutrition. You should start with selected dry fruits and nuts from 8th month onwards either in powdered form or by soaking overnight like dates, raisins and almonds.