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Mom of a 4 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

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What food or fruit should be given to a baby for the very first time??

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom you can start with steamed and mashed vegetables such as potatoes or sweet potatoes or carrots.. for fruits you need to take seasonal and locally available fruits such as banana or papaya or chikku , apple and pear needs to be steamed and then made a puree

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