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My baby is 1 month old. Is it ok to start weaning after 40 days? If no wat are the harmful effects of introducing solids early? Wats the best time for weaning a baby?
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Earliest would be at 5 month. Yes it is harmful if started before that. Babies can not tolerate solid food these early. Regards.
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Right time to start weaning is 5 months of age, Before it breast milk is sufficient to take care of babies nutritional requrements.
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No not at all. A new born baby should exclusively on breast feeds till 5 to 6 months of age. Or only milk feeds till 6 months.
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