How should we start complementary feeding for an infant? proper manner of starting it or adding it in daily routine?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. advisable to go for starting complementary feeding after 6 months of age In COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING start with two rules Rule number 1 is that you have to give the food in the form which the child can swallow Rule number 2 is that always give a new food for for 5 to 6 days to see whether the child is able to digest that food or not as well as it will help in creating the taste in the child. you can gradually start all types of food made from cereals pulses vegetable milk and fruits. You have to start initially with less amount and gradually you can increase the amount

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl4 years ago

A. See Your child is only four months old as of now the complementary feeding that you are talking about for the child can only start after the age of six months not before that so it’s recommended that for initial six months you should only be breastfeeding the child strictly breastfeeding

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