mam after annaprasana what food we have to prefer plz suggest us when to start weaning..baby is on formula milk too so plz advise

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Hi , it is best to give exclusive breastfeeding to baby for complete 6 months. Mother's milk has all required nutrients for baby's growth and health.
once baby completes 6 months , you can start with rice water, dal water, porridge, homemade cerelac, fruit puree, smashed banana, vegetable puree, boiled and smashed potato, etc along with breastfeeding.
slowly introduce any new food and check if baby shows any allergic reaction, discomfort or intolerance.
gradually increase and quantity of food as per baby's appetite.
feed on regular intervals after 2 hours, maintain good hygiene
avoid force feeding and overfeeding.

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After six months Try to start slowly with watery foods. initially you  can start with simple purees and waters. These are easy digesting foods for baby tummy..like carrot, potato, banana and waters like rice or dal water. Then second week you can continue with other purees or combination of two fruits veggies, the third week you can give instant homemade rice cereal. Slowly you can add a veggie or fruit to the rice cereal this would give a different taste. Ensure to give a fruit and vegetable everyday. That will not lead to constipation.