my son is 3 months old ..when ideally to start solid 5th or 6th month ..which is the best food to start with I mean packaged or home made ...?? how to start with

2 Answers

ExpertRamya RamachandranNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear ma’am, start solids after six months completion. Avoid packaged foods. You can prepare home made cerelac like rice or ragi. Avoid salt, sugar and cow milk till one year.

Rithika KiniMom of a 4 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

A. You can give Ragi, wheat flour, dryfruit powder etc, only after 6 months it's like homemade cerelac

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