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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old girl3 years ago

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#asktheexperts Hi Is it ok to start giving food other than breast milk before 6 months ? My baby is on exclusive breastfeeding right now. And what about water ? Can water be given at 5 month

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. start water n complementary food only after 6 month. No other foods or fluids including water are not necessary till 6 months. Exclusive breast feed your baby two hourly and on demand . Breast milk is the recommended source of nutrition for infants, especially during the first six months of life. Its better to wait till 6 months by that time baby's bowel will be mature enough to accept semi solid foods

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. Hello Siri actually it is not right to give it to the child before the age of six months as in the in the beginning of seventh month only you can start with all these things not before that even water can be given at that age only so please start with things at the right time why are you in a hurry

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