#asktheexpert is it mandatory to give iron drops to my 8 month baby if I am giving solid food three times which includes mix veg khichdi, halwa of ragi /semoline/ besan/aatta , mashed potato, banana, apple. sometimes I give soup where I boil the vegetables( spinach, carrot, beetroot,pumpkin) and give the water out of it.should I give the iron drops or these food would meet the iron requirements?