Hi !

My daughter is 4 mnths old. I want to know when is a good time to start solids ? And what to begin with ? Our doctor says start solids at 6 mnths but i am breastfeeding my baby and my milk flow has reduced and my baby doesn't take bottle. So, it's getting difficult with her. Any suggestions ??? Thanks !! mayura replied. dear vani,
it is better to start solid food after 6 mths...so that the baby is better to cope with swollowing etc...my experience was bad bystarting early...as my baby developed rashes...it was terryifying...it was the same problem for me that my milk supply was reducing...so the doctor and other friends thru net suggested that i saute 7 to 10 garlics in til oil and have it daily it increases milk supply...and ofcourse drink plenty of fluids along with milk...also the baby has to suck as frequently as possible...it is basically a demand and supply formula...so allow the baby to suck frequently...and then see the result..all the best and love to your little one...

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mayura Priya replied. HI Vani,

You can start with solids after 5 months, if u start after 6 months its even better. The food pipe is not accustomed to swallow food and the later u start the better will the system accept it. I had started when my child by around 6 months. You can give cooked dal and rice water, its very nutritious, water of carrot and fr beans cooked, raagi powder cooked with milk is also very light on the stomach.

Bye vasundhara replied. Hi Vani,
It is best to start feeding solids once the baby is 4-6 months. My son is 4 1/2 i started feeding him solids since three days as per my doctors advice. Rice cereal is best to start with and then later on u can use oatmeal and then barley.
Good luck.