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My baby is 5 months nd 10 days old. Should I start solid food or should I wait for 6 months completion and with which food I should start.
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Hello! baby should b exclusively breast fed till 6 months of age. Once 6 months are completed, you can start top feeds like moong dal water, rice water, clear soups etc. Start with one food item, gradually increasing its quantity,& then introducing other foods.
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YOU can start with homemade semisolids now
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