can I add a very tiny amount of salt to my baby's diet to avoid electrolyte imbalance?

2 Answers

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. no need dear. as babies get required amount of salt from regular diet and bm. so it's good to add salt in baby food after 1 yr of age. ok

Manali K MehtaMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. hi parent you can add small quantity of spices and ghee for good taste and digestion please give easily digestible food like warm dal water moong water or rice starch please maintain hygiene properly with Babyhug multipurpose cleaner

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