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#asktheexperts When to start food for the baby? And what food shall I begin with for my 5month old baby.
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years agoA. Your baby's first foods are your choice. Whether you decide to make your own baby food or buy premade baby food, you have many options. However, keep the following in mind:
Foods should be soft or pureed to prevent choking.
Introduce one “single-ingredient" new food from any food group every 3 to 5 days. Look out for any reactions.
There is no evidence that waiting to introduce baby-safe (soft) foods, such as eggs, dairy, soy, peanut products, or fish, beyond 4 to 6 months of age prevents food allergy. However, testing for peanut allergy is recommended for babies with severe eczema and/or egg allergy. Check with your child's doctor about how and when to give peanut products.
There is no evidence that your baby will develop a dislike for vegetables if fruit is given first.
Be sure to include foods that provide iron and zinc, such as baby food made with meat or iron-fortified cereals.
If you feed your baby premade cereal, make sure it is made for babies and is iron fortified. Baby cereals are available premixed in individual containers or dry, to which you can add breast milk, formula, or water.
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