What are the disadvantages of starting solid food for infants before 6 months of age?

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May cause indigestion as well as constipation or loose motion or abdominal pain
outside food / weaning / complementary is started after 6 months of ahe of the child. 
in complementary feeding start with two rules

rule number 1 is that you have to give the food in the form which the child can swallow

rule number 2 is that always give a new food for for 5 to 6 days to see whether the child is able to digest that food or not as well as it will help in creating the taste in the child.

you can gradually start all types of food made from cereals pulses vegetable milk and fruits. you have to start initially with less amount and gradually you can increase the amount .
advisable to go for homemade food compared to outside food.

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hi
it may lead to digestion issue
it can create low appetite,food aversion etc
so please avoid to introduce it before 6 months
you may start giving semisolid only if your child is 4 kg or above at age of 5 months
otherwise it is advisable to wait