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Hi, My baby do not drink breast milk. He drinks for 2 minute every hour. He is of 5 months. I want to start his water and daal and rice water. This month his weight is increased by only 200g. Please suggest me.
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Yes you can start introducing rice water, dal water few sips only. By the next month you can incorporate all this in his daily diet. Gradually increasing the quantity and introducing foods one by one. Later .mashed banana, potatoes, khichdi.in puree form can be given.
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