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My son is 6 months old. I have started giving him mashed banana. Now should i give him some water too? When to start water for baby and how much?
Dr. Maryam Rafique - Pediatrician
MBBS, MD (Paeds), MCPS Family Medicine | Karachi
yes start water.
giving with food items prevents constipation. start with few sips.
don't use bottle
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yes but start weaning with one item per week. if you have started banana just give banana and slowly increase the amount.
after one week, add one more thing to it.
start giving sips of water now as well.
for detailed information on weaning you may book an appointment as well
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wheat containing items should be introduced at 8 months so avoid those right now.
3 years ago
u can start but start one item per week just like first one thing in breakfast then after 1 week add 2nd item in lunch and so on because banana u can give it snack not in meal .start with daliya ,sago Dana a then to kichri if tolerated.
yes you xan start water
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