Hlo sir, My daughter is 5 and a half months old now. So please suggest if I can start her meals now or after 6 months only? When should we start giving her water and in what quantity? And also please tell what should I give her in meals, in what quantity, how many times in a day?

A. Hello mom.babies you can introduce weaning foods from age of 5 months initially start liquid consistency foods , such as dal , rice water , fresh fruit juice ,vegetable soup etc water can also be introduced , you can then gradually progress to semi solid and mashed foods such as steamed vegetables , fruit pulp, porridge with ragi , suji, home made cerelac mix , kichidi, curds , ghee etc start in small quantities and gradually increase the quantity , variety and number of meals