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Mom of 2 children3 years ago

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#asktheexpert my babies are premature ( 31 weeks 6 days , weight 1.7 kg). Now they are 7 months old . Can I start giving rice , water etc ?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Dear mum, yes, you can surely start giving top food to your baby. You can give foods like ragi porridge, homemade cerelac, cereal pulse, kheer, khichadi, vegetable purée, dal rice. Seasonal fruits Curd, paneer Add ghee to every meal and squeeze lemon wherever possible. You can give few sips of water in between and after meals.

UDAY KUMARFather of a 3 yr 2 m old child3 years ago

A. no

Anuradha DakhareMom of a 4 yr old boy3 years ago

A. yes you can, start with rice porridge.

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