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Mom of a 7 yr 11 m old boy7 years ago
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can I use pediasure for my baby who has 11 months old and when I have to start

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profile image of Dr. Pandurang sawantExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician7 years ago

A. No Any health drinks can be added after completing 2yrs of age. Give ur baby well balanced diet It will help You can give everything at this age which u make at home for family. Just avoid extreme spicy, extreme sweet, and oily food items. Give all types of food items which baby like, make it tasty and colourful which attract baby. Give all types of fruit and fruit juices  including seasonal fruits also. Provide more green vegetables in diet Can add dry fruit powder in food items It will help Keep ur baby well hydrated Restrict milk to 500 ml per day Continue with breast feed till 1.5 yrs of age. Add some appetiser if possible

profile image of Janani ViswanathanJanani ViswanathanMom of 2 children7 years ago

A. Such supplements can be started obly after teo years of age. Even then there is a mixed opinion among pediatrician these days. As per our pediatrician advice we didn't give any such things for our kids so far. They are six years old now and drink only plain milk. Our doctor says these supplements are prepared in such a way to alter the growth hormones and enable a faster weight gain and growth which is not natural but artificially triggered. Hence there are chances these supplements can cause obesity in children once they grow into adults. Hence including healthy fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, calcium, protein, iron and other vitamins rich foods in the kids regular diet is more than enough. As long as your kid eats properly and is healthy and active you need not worry about weight gain or their skinny looks. This is what he advices. It's better to get an opinion from ur pediatrician before starting ur kid on such supplements.

profile image of s madaans madaanMom of a 10 yr 3 m old girl7 years ago

A. you should not give your baby any kind of supplement before completing 2 years by the baby after that you can started for your baby before that it is not

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