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Guardian of a 4 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

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my baby is of 5 month.. should i give him solid food. he is on formula milk from birth

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear parent, you should not give solid food to your baby at the age of 5 months even if your baby is formula fed. You should continue with formula till 6 months. Introduce solids after completion of 6 months.

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