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Mom of a 3 yr 3 m old boy2 years ago
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#asktheexperts my baby is 6 months now... i started food for him..i have boiled moong dal, mashed in blunder but the baby refused to eat.. n when I gave the water ubove dal he drinks that

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago
A. dear mum, it will take some time for baby to get used to top food. it takes time for baby to get used to top foods in addition to breast milk. it will require your patient and consistent efforts. keep trying frequently 3 to 4 times a day, in beginning baby my accept only few teaspoon but gradually not force feeding but singing rhymes or song try to increase amount consistency of food like that of the ghee is appropriate to provide correct nutrition, baby will get used to it introduce new food in day time when baby is likely to be more hungry. keep food ready and try at a time when baby maybe hungriest for example after he waking up do Not breastfeed before trying top food , keep some gap try one new food for 3 to 4 days for baby to accept before moving on to another food. Sometimes it may even take longer you may have to try one food for as many as 15 times for baby to get the flavour.
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