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From when we can start giving calcium to baby
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 7 m old boy7 months agoA. For a 5-month-old baby, breast milk or formula is the best and sufficient source of calcium. Babies at this age do not need any extra calcium supplements or solid foods yet.
🍼 Best Calcium Sources for a 5-Month-Old:
✔️ Breast Milk – Naturally rich in calcium and easily absorbed.
✔️ Formula Milk – If formula-fed, ensure it contains the required calcium levels.
When to Start Additional Calcium Foods?
At 6 months, when your baby starts solids, you can include:
🥛 Curd & Paneer (in small amounts)
🥜 Ragi (Finger Millet) Porridge – A great natural calcium source
🥦 Mashed Spinach & Broccoli (mildly cooked)
🥑 Almond Powder (after 8-9 months, mixed in food)
⚠️ Avoid Giving:
🚫 Cow’s milk before 1 year (hard to digest).
🚫 Calcium supplements unless prescribed by a doctor.
For now, just continue breastfeeding or formula, and once your baby is 6 months, you can slowly introduce calcium-rich foods. 😊
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