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is brown bread healthy for 16 months old baby?

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is brown bread healthy for 16 months old baby?

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Hello! Once in a while you can give bread (whole wheat or brown bread) to your child. Don't give bread or other bakery products too frequently. Instead give home made, healthy snacks like makhana, dry fruit ladoo, fresh fruits, lassi etc.

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Hello, However, the amount of fibre in brown bread may not be suitable for small babies because it can fill their bellies and reduce their appetite, which means lesser room for other foods and nutrients. Also, more amounts of fibre in the diet may hamper with the zinc and iron absorption by the body

#AskTheExpert is brown bread healthy for 16 months old baby?