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My daughter is 4.5 months old and she is been breastfeed. Since a month she is consuming less milk (5 to 10 min) per feed. I'm worried about her milk intake quantity. I have sufficient milk. Please let me know what could be the reason?
Can I start giving her semi solid food before 6 months?
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Hi, I am dr. Sreepriya. Paediatrician
You are concerned that child is not consuming milk well for past 2 month
If your child is active, playful,not crying more and weight gain is good there is no need to worry
Added to that child should pass urine and motion normally
I feel, Probably child has become more playful and is not drinking
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Start semi solid food after completion of 6 months only
You can start with ragi first
The rice with curd, dhal, vegetables
Fruits, fruit juice also can be introduced after 6 months
Remember don't introduce every thing together
Slowly one by one food items can be added
Continue your breast milk till 2 years of age
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Ideal time to start food is after completion of 6 months. Naturally mothers milk decreases after 4 months. If needed u can start food 2 weeks before also. 10 min feeding is enough to feel babies stomach. Ensure he passes urine 5 to 6 times per day and weight gain ( both indicates enough breast milk )
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Semisolid diet should be started at 6months of age.
Interact with her during feeding.
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Dr. Soumalya Kundu
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Yes you can start 1-2 wk before 6 months as well
Start one food at a time , once or twice a day
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