Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
First food for baby
My baby girl is 5.5months old. Currently on breastfeeding only.Her birth weight was 3.25. Current weight is more than 7 kg. Elders at home are forcing to start solids. What can be first food for baby. It's heavily raining now and climate is bit cold. They are suggesting to feed ragi and wheat mix. I am bit concerned to give ragi for cold reason and I preferred rice. Please suggest what can be first food
Answers (5)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Solids after completing 6mnths. Rice/ragi can be given. Well cooked and mashed
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+200
Dr. BV Subba Reddy
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
baby weight is good so wait for 15days. if u want to start immediately then go for rice bases foods with vegetables or fruit juices
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Prashanth Kumar T
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Start solid foods after completion of 6 mnths is better
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Curd rice, khichdi, Dalia, fruits, dal rice
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Start after 6 months
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.