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Mom of a 4 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago
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My baby is 5 months old now..he is on breastfeeding and one time formula milk..what else can I give him as food..? can I give him water to drin

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profile image of Dr. Swapnil SaxenaExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. nothing much now, wait If your breast feeding your baby then continue to breastfeed at regular intervals and there is no need to give anything else apart from mother milk or formula milk to baby till he complete 6months of age as it is complete food that takes care of hydration as well as nutrition. After 6 month you can gradually start weaning with homemade easy to digest food items like rice porridge ragi porridge mashed fruits apple Puree, mashed banana chiku etc. But whatever you are introducing should be introduced gradually with a small amount

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

A. thank you ma'am

profile image of Sonam PrasadSonam PrasadMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. hi dear 6 months to 1 year However, you shouldn't add cow's milk (or any other alternative milk) to your baby's menu just yet. Until he turns 1, the only type of milk he should drink is breast milk or formula because his digestive system is still sensitive, and he needs all the nutrients (like vitamin E and zinc) he can get

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