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Mom of a 3 yr 9 m old girl3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert can we add small pinch of salt/sugar in rice water, dal water, ragi porridge for 6 month old baby? if not what else can we add?

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. avoid adding salt n sugar in any of the baby food till 1 year of age. u may add little jeera poeder, turmeric, gher in it. all the best.

MadhumathiMom of a 3 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

A. Hello dear, My baby is 7 months 10 days old. she refuses to eat without salt, so my pediatrician suggested to add little salt in her food. so please check with your doc once. For sweet , I'm using little jaggery.

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Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi It is better to avoid adding salt and sugar upto one year Give two liquid diet followed by BM or formula milk Burp well after evey feeding by holding your baby in straight right position and wait for burping atleat ten minutes Give adequate feeding Do tummy time and cycling movement of legs regularly it also help baby to make muscle stronger and to reduce gas and constipation

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