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Father of a 3 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

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My baby is 5 months old, Doctor advised to start with rice solid food(khichdi) . what else can be given additional

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. hi, it's good to start after 6 month. Start with liquid diet like Daal Pani, Rick kanji than introduce fruit or vegetable puree, as it’s easy to digest. tc..

Author of questionFather of 2 children2 years ago

A. thanks

Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 6 m old boy2 years ago

A. Hello dear parent! Try giving homemade cerelac, mashed bananas, apple purée, ragi and so on. Start giving sips of water too. Give one new food at a time. Continue with breastfeeding. Keep Babyhug tummy roll on handy. Good luck and take care

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