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Solid start for 5 month baby girl
Baby is 5 month old with 6.2 kg weight and 65 cm height. She is exclusive breastfeed. Can i start solid now ? Is there any issue in starting early.
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Yes u can , start semi solids slowly and carefully. For some babies breast feeding may not enough at 5 months. .In Europian countries they start early .Give 1-2 meals ; Plus breatfeeding upto 2 yrs and above .
Complete gut enzymes will developed at 6 months.
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Exclusive breastfeeding till 6m completion is recommended. But if you have any compelling reasons, you can start complementary feeding.
If you are a working mother, you can express breast milk and store in fridge and use for feeding when you are not available.
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s better to start complimentary feeding after completion of 6months of age.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can start now provided if the baby have achieved complete Neck holding and Baby is having so much of saliva drooling from mouth then it's time for solid food
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Dr. Sushmitha Trivedi
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gulbarga
Yes u can start complementary feeds at 5m. Just give 1-2 meals in thin puree form
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