Live Chat - How and when to introduce solids to your infant

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Puja Sharma Vasisht, Nutrition Expert

Jan 29, 2016 | 11 : 30 AM to 1 : 00 PM

Thinking of introducing solids to your baby? But the big question can be which foods to introduce and when. Get all the answers you need around introducing babies to a new world of tastes and textures of the right foods to help them get a good start at mealtimes. Register for a live chat with nutrition expert on Parentune.

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My baby will turn 6months on 19 Feb..what to introduce her first and when and what quantity

Puja Vasisht

Hi Khushboo, you need to gradually start introducing weaning/complementary foods one by one. 2016-01-29 11:31:06

Puja Vasisht

The foods introduced should be of liquid consistency first, so that the baby can easily gulp it down. 2016-01-29 11:32:07

Puja Vasisht

Start with a spoon or two initially. If the accepts that amount easily, only then offer more. 2016-01-29 11:33:13

Puja Vasisht

The food offered should be warm neither too cold nor hot. 2016-01-29 11:36:37

Puja Vasisht

You can start with vegetable soup. It can be made with green leafy vegetables and milk. 2016-01-29 11:38:01

Puja Vasisht

It should be well sieved and without fiber. 2016-01-29 11:38:47

Puja Vasisht

You can also give some fresh fruit juice of apple or pomegranate. 2016-01-29 11:39:54

Puja Vasisht

Avoid citrus fruits at this age, as it may give allergy. 2016-01-29 11:40:34

Puja Vasisht

you can even start with porridge of ragi, rice flakes, sago. 2016-01-29 11:43:47

Puja Vasisht

Phirni made with rice powder can also be given. Stat with a spoon or two and gradually increase the amount. 2016-01-29 11:45:09

Puja Vasisht

Other options are mashed banana, curd. 2016-01-29 11:45:28

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My son turned 6 months on 26th Jan , 2016. I have started his solid with suji Kheer , dalia , dal wa....

My son turned 6 months on 26th Jan , 2016. I have started his solid with suji Kheer , dalia , dal water . What else I can give to him And how many times a day shall I give him meal ? Also pls suggest the quantity and when to increase .. Can I give him water ???

Puja Vasisht

Hi Parneet, apart from these you may give phirni, sago/ragi porridge. 2016-01-29 12:07:55

Puja Vasisht

Vegetables soup, preferably green leafy vegetables can be given in milk. 2016-01-29 12:08:45

Puja Vasisht

You can also start with fresh fruit juice of apple/pomegranate. Both soup and juice should be well strained. 2016-01-29 12:09:58

Puja Vasisht

Starting with a spoon or two you may gradually increase the amounts according to the acceptance of the child. 2016-01-29 12:10:55

Puja Vasisht

You may give maximum three complementary/weaning feeds in a day. 2016-01-29 12:11:26

Puja Vasisht

These can be given alternatively with milk feeds. 2016-01-29 12:11:51

Puja Vasisht

Water can be started now. It should be boiled for 20 minutes atleast, cooled and then given lukewarm. 2016-01-29 12:13:15

Puja Vasisht

You may give around 4-8 ounces of water in a day. 2016-01-29 12:13:44

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My baby will turn 6months on 19 Feb..what to introduce her first and when and what quantity

My baby will turn 6months on 19 Feb..what to introduce her first and when and what quantity

My son turned 6 months on 26th Jan , 2016. I have started his solid with suji Kheer , dalia , dal wa....

My son turned 6 months on 26th Jan , 2016. I have started his solid with suji Kheer , dalia , dal water . What else I can give to him And how many times a day shall I give him meal ? Also pls suggest the quantity and when to increase .. Can I give him water ???

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