From which age can you give salt to a baby? Can salt harm kidney? My baby is 5 m 17 d old.

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. dear mum, salt can be added to your baby's food only after completion of 1 year. salt can harm your baby's kidneys if introduced earlier than that. introduce top food only after completion of 6 months.

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