#asktheexpert hello Doctor, my daughter is 5months 5 days old and is on mix feed. once or twice Formula feed of 100 ml is given rest bf. I wanted to know when should I start giving semi solids to her like fruits, cerelac, Dal water etc.

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear parent, semi solid foods should be given only after completion of 6 months. Until then you should exclusively breastfeed. Baby’s digestive system is not mature till the completion of 6 months.

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