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From when we can start giving calcium to baby
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 9 yr old boy1 Year 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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