#asktheexperts does we need to add artificial sugar to ragi while starting solid for 6 month baby

A. Hello! Avoid adding sugar and salt in your babies diet until 12 months old. Is six months. Old kidney are not mature enough to process the added salt and sugar. Introducing sugar early can lead to lifelong preference for only sweet foods and may contribute to tooth decay later on. At this stage, the goal is to let the baby experience the natural taste of whole foods like ragi.