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Right time to start solid food
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My daughter is 3.5 months old now and she is completely breast fed. Please suggest from when can I actually start to give solid food to her.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
You can start complementary feeds after 6 months.
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
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14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Exclusive breast feeding is recommended till 6months of age. From then on you can start complementary foods.
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
If on breast feeding and wt gain is adequate you can give only breast feeding till 6 months...
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