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Mom of a 2 yr 8 m old boy2 years ago

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Hi Dr My baby is 7 months 14 days nowadays he is rejecting solid food since 15-20 days previously he use to have food happily but now he forcefully takes 3/4 bites and cries alot i give him different food still he is not ready to open his mouth ..what could be the reason plz suggest what can be done so that he takes solid

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician2 years ago

A. don't force for food Always better to give home made freshly prepared food items only Exclusive breast feed ur baby till 6months of age After 6months of age u can start with dal rice water, Moong dal puree Rice kanji Spinach and dal mash Tomato soup mashed fruit Apple puree Bloiled mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes Add 1item every 3rd day Give 2-3 serve in a day time Continue breast feed as a main source of food till 9 months of age.

Author of questionMom of a 2 yr 8 m old boy2 years ago

A. i have already started giving all these but nowadays he just rejects

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