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Can Cerelac Be Given To A 5 Month Old Infant?
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i have my baby boy now 5 month will complete on 9th january, can i start cerelac rice and mixed fruit can with nutition from outside and also can start smashed bananas? he had diarhea recently a bit motions still.. but now ok so i worry if should start all above now.. as milk is not enough for him now.. please advise.
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Lubna
i have my baby boy now 5 month will complete on 9th january, can i start cerelac rice and mixed fruit can with nutition from outside and also can start smashed bananas? he had diarhea recently a bit motions still.. but now ok so i worry if should start all above now.. as milk is not enough for him now.. please advise.
Thank s
Lubna
Fri, 15 May 2015
HI...you can start with rice based preparations.
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.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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In my opinion breast milk is the best food for any infant till 6 months of age. In case you feel that the amount is not sufficient, try Lactogen 1 or Nan Pro1 till he turns 6 months old.
In the mean while you may give small amounts of finely smashed fruits from outside but take utmost care regarding hygiene. 1-2 small cups of complementary feeds are fine if the kid is tolerating.
Avoid any cow milk, or complex proteins such as non vegetarian diet or eggs till 1 year of age.
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In my opinion breast milk is the best food for any infant till 6 months of age. In case you feel that the amount is not sufficient, try Lactogen 1 or Nan Pro1 till he turns 6 months old.
In the mean while you may give small amounts of finely smashed fruits from outside but take utmost care regarding hygiene. 1-2 small cups of complementary feeds are fine if the kid is tolerating.
Avoid any cow milk, or complex proteins such as non vegetarian diet or eggs till 1 year of age.
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