#asktheexpert My baby is a premature baby born 8th month last. is it oky to start solid food at 6th month from their birth or shall I wait for 2 more month to start food.

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear mum in case of the premature baby top food should be initiated after completion of 6 months this age is the corrected age it is calculated based on the estimated date of delivery birth and not the actual date of birth

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