my son is 5 month old. can i start solid now and which fruits we can give

2 Answers

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Dear parent, solids including fruits should be started only after another month, once your baby completes 6 months. Until then you should continue to exclusively breastfeed your baby. Breast milk is nature’s complete food for baby till 6 months.

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. Generally Any liquids or semisolids or Solids are advisable only after six months. Until then exclusive breastfeeding or formula alone is good for baby (not even water) as their digestive system will be still sensitive and immature. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding until six months. After 6 months, You can Start with Dal or chawal ka pani, after few days start with Fruit purees like apples, pear, avacado, papaya, mashed banana, vegetable puree like carrots, pumpkin, peas, mashed sweet potato or potatoes, pulses, porridge like ragi or oats, veg rice, dal rice, veg kichdi, RASAM rice, steamed idli, home made cereals. Start with easily digestible foods first during day time and then move on to the heavy ones. Always follow this two day gap rule between introducing new foods. Also avoid using sugar and salt until the baby is one year old.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Mom of a 4 m old girl

Q. #asktheexpert I have started solids for my almost 5 month old .. in which I give fruits only.. how can I upgrade solid?