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Is Cerelac Wheat Advisable For A 6 Month Old Child?
Question: I am giving cerelac wheat to my 6 months old baby..is it gud?
Brief Answer:
It is good - I have few other suggestions on complimentary feeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi....cerelac wheat is fine if the baby is tolerating it. But cerelac rice is a better option.
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).,
It is good - I have few other suggestions on complimentary feeding
Detailed Answer:
Hi....cerelac wheat is fine if the baby is tolerating it. But cerelac rice is a better option.
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).,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is there any substitute for cerelac..lyk any home made food which would b rich in iron..
Brief Answer:
I have already suggested the home made food options
Detailed Answer:
Hi...I have already suggested the home made food options. To make it iron rich, you can add, green leafy vegetables, papaya, dried dates, watermelon, Beetroot greens, mint, parsley, turnip greens etc.
Do not add non vegetarian or egg till 12 months of age.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
I have already suggested the home made food options
Detailed Answer:
Hi...I have already suggested the home made food options. To make it iron rich, you can add, green leafy vegetables, papaya, dried dates, watermelon, Beetroot greens, mint, parsley, turnip greens etc.
Do not add non vegetarian or egg till 12 months of age.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can i give pomegrenate ? Or its juice?
Brief Answer:
You can give Pomegranate juice
Detailed Answer:
Hi... You can give Pomegranate juice and the pulp too.
If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
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Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
You can give Pomegranate juice
Detailed Answer:
Hi... You can give Pomegranate juice and the pulp too.
If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.
Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it.
Please find the link below -
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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