Name: Chel

I have read almost all the post by Hetal reagarding the diet for 6 - 9 month old but still I have certain doubts. Could you please clear it for me.

I am giving solids for my 6 months old for the past 2 weeks now. My Ped advised to start new food after every 4 days. Till now he has been having Rice cereal, Prunes, Moong dal water and Peas.

B' fast - Cereal (2 tbsp) with prunes
Lunch - Cereal (1 1/2 tbsp) with peas and moong water
Dinner - Cereal (2 1/2 tbsp) alone

Between the feeds are Breast milk.

My questions are :
1. Is three feeding too much now. If so how much should I be giving?
2. How many tablespoons should he eating?
3. He is highly constipated? What do I do? Though he is taking prunes. I also give him dried grapes soaked in water (Indian) the first thing in the morning. It' s sad to see him cry when he tries to poop.
4. What food to avoid for constipation for time being? Like I read apple, carrot might create constipation?
5. What vegie/fruit can I introduce next keeping in mind the issue of constipation?

Thanks to all mother. You are all doing a wonderful job.

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