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Hi doctor, My baby boy is now 4.5 months old. Should i give biscuits to him and which biscuit to be given?
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Exclusive breast feeding upto 6 months of age.
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never give biscuits it will least to constipation and other nutritional hazards
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start home made complimententary foods after 6 months and continue to breast feed up to minimum 2 years
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Breastfeeding is best for babies and should be continued for 2 years or more.
First 6 months exclusive breastfeeding.
Solid food after 6 months
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Vitamin D 400 units daily
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keep baby warm
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No ma..
Continue breastmilk only not evn water until 5months completion.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Give only breastfeeding till 6 months.
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Dr. Prabhu Vikash R
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Absolutely no.
Continue only breast feeding till 6 mnths . After 6 months u can start ragi/rice kanji . But biscuits definitely no .
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