Hi Doctor, My baby is almost 5 and half months old and as per doctors recommendation we started giving her solids like mashed banana and dal ka pani. She is able to ingulf the food properly. Is it ok to give solids?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist2 years ago

A. hi mom the recommendations are that baby should be exclusively breastfeed till 6 months complete nothing else should be given not even water there is no advantage of early introduction of top food before 6 months

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