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My baby is 7 months 10days old, am giving food 2 times a day mrng and eve. When can I start food for 3 times.
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Weaning food can be start at 6 months with continue breastfeed. You should give breastfeed as you have given till 6 months above that you can give weaning food for at least 4-5 times.
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Consult pediatrician for how to give weaning
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6 months to 1 year is age of child to learn eating and developing tastes.
Don’t give top milk untill 1 year .
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Yes increase frequency gradually but important is quality of food rather than it's quantity.
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
Complementary foods are introduced generally at 6 months,By this time Infants should be given 2-3 meals per day plus frequent breastfeeds. If required an additional 1-2 snacks may be given. The amount of food offered should be around 2- 3 Tablespoons or half of a 250 ml cup.
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