Hello Dr, My son is 6 months old now n I started his solid with carrot puree n sip of water. can you please advise the quantity? How much puree/porridge/soup/yoghurt I can give him? also how much water will be enough for a day? Thank you.

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. Hello mom.anything new you introduce start with a few tsp and as the baby gets used to it you can increase the quantity a small katorie is ideal , but capacity varies from baby to baby , so you may avood to force feed

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