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Mom of a 7 yr 9 m old girl6 years ago

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It is said that calcium interferes with iron absorption. can I still give jaggery with milk? Will the iron from jaggery will still get absorbed? #AskTheExpert

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician6 years ago

A. Don't worry Can give gaggery with milk No problem Give ur baby well balanced diet It will help You can give everything at this age which u make at home for family. Just avoid extreme spicy, extreme sweet, and oily food items. Give all types of food items which baby like, make it tasty and colourful which attract baby. Give all types of fruit and fruit juices including seasonal fruits also. Provide more green vegetables in diet Can add dry fruit powder in food items It will help Keep ur baby well hydrated Restrict milk to 500 ml per day Continue with breast feed till 1.5 yrs of age. Add some appetiser if possible

Pooja JainMom of a 7 yr 10 m old girl6 years ago

A. calcium is the only known substance to hinder iron absorption but please continue to give jaggery with milk as it's a natural sweetner and has many benefits for skin and bones. it also aids digestion.

meghali BorahMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy6 years ago

A. Yes that's true that's why it is better to avoid such practice. Give the milk as it is as it has its own taste. Adding something into the milk can mask the original taste and the child will never drink milk without any flavor.

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