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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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which is best b/w..... EXCLUSIVE breastfeeding after 6months or giving solid food also

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Uma RamMom of a 7 yr 1 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hello good evening !! After 6 months introducing solids is compulsory except in few cases which are strictly suggested by Paeditricians. You can introduce semi solids once a day From 6 month onwards gradually twice a day and rest of the day milk either breastfeed or formula feed. Fruit and vegetables puriees, mashes, cerelac, sooji porridge, idly, fluids. Check suitability before introducing new food item avoid sugar, salt, oil in baby foods until one year.

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