#AskTheExpert My baby is 4 month old and whenever anyone at home eats anything she make gestures like she also wants to eat Can I start some Daal ka pani or mashed fruits for her

A. Hi, No avoid for now.Exclusive Brestfeeding should be done till 6 months of age. All the nutritional requirements of the baby are met by the breastmilk.Once your baby is 6 months old you may start giving semi-solids to the baby like fruit Puree, vegetable Puree, vegetable and dal soups, cerelac, rice porridge etc.Start with a few spoons and gradually increase the amount everyday. Intially replace one feed with solids, then slowly after some days replace other feeds with solids. After 1-2 month baby can have 3 meals a day. Give a few spoon of water after every meal.