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Are Sweet Potatoes Advisable For A 6 Month Old Child?
Question: Hi,
my son completed 6+ months. we are feeding him cerelac with addition to milk. I heard from some people that sweet potato is good for kids. could you please clarify on the same. if Good, wear is the best way to feed 6+ months baby?
Thanks,
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my son completed 6+ months. we are feeding him cerelac with addition to milk. I heard from some people that sweet potato is good for kids. could you please clarify on the same. if Good, wear is the best way to feed 6+ months baby?
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Sweet potato is good for a 6 month old baby
Detailed Answer:
Hi....you can give sweet potato for a 6 month old baby.
The best way to do it will be to boil it, mash it and feed it like a paste.
Do not add too much sugar for taste as it might cause diarrhoea.
I will also tell you some tips on complimentary feeding.
At this age you can start giving Cerelac stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each kid.
Other home-made food options will be -
1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee
2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.
3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.
Remember certain principles like -
1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid.
2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.
3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Sweet potato is good for a 6 month old baby
Detailed Answer:
Hi....you can give sweet potato for a 6 month old baby.
The best way to do it will be to boil it, mash it and feed it like a paste.
Do not add too much sugar for taste as it might cause diarrhoea.
I will also tell you some tips on complimentary feeding.
At this age you can start giving Cerelac stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each kid.
Other home-made food options will be -
1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee
2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.
3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.
Remember certain principles like -
1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid.
2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.
3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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