Hi my baby is 6 months old started solids ,no any other prblm but - Health and Fitness

Hi my baby is 6 months old started solids ,no any other prblm but after taking solid in noon ,taking bath and den vl sleep for 20 mins when he awakes he cries and want bf because he is satisfied vd bm only my doubt is that I had given him solid food just before half an hour and he wants bm ,he vl b able to digest previous food?? I mean he isn't taking gap of 2-3 hrs after solid even thy taking in good quantity he just want bm or else I shld change time or initially i shld hv bm and then let him tke nap after when he awakes I shld gve solid food like khichdi, cerelac,fruit juice etc m confused pls suggest

poonam tanwani

11 Mar 2022

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Answer

Dr Pooja

After the age of 6 months, breastfeeding alone is no longer enough for optimal growth and development of the child. Hence, it is necessary to start complementary feeding (CF) along with breast milk. As the child grows, increase the number of times that the child is fed: 2–3 meals per day for infants 6–8 months of age and 3–4 meals per day for infants 9–23 months of age, with 1–2 additional snacks as required; use fortified complementary foods or vitamin-mineral supplements as needed and gradually increase food consistency and variety. Over and above the nutritional benefits, complementary feeding can strengthen the bond between children and their parents. Avoid foods such as whole nuts, seeds, corn chips, hard lollies, raw carrot, and chunks of apple. There is no need to add sugar or salt to foods. They can cause tooth decay and can make extra work for your baby's small kidneys. Cow's milk should not be given as a drink until 12 months of age.

22 Mar 2022