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Mom of a 2 yr 6 m old girl2 years ago

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#asktheexpert hi doc my baby is preterm with low birth weight with 1.12 and now 4 months 15days n she is active n when is the good time to start solids

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear Mum, solid foods should be given only after completion of 6 months. until then you should exclusively breastfeed. breast milk is most nutritious and complete food for baby till 6 months.

Surbhi MalhotraMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. Wait for one month more to start the other food. First start eith liquids and then with semi solid food

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