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Start Weaning The Baby Before The 4 Months Vaccination?

My daughter will be 5 months on the 26th of this month. She is getting her 4 months shots on the 20th , i was wondering if I should feed her baby cereal before the 4 months shot? Also was looking to give her Nestle Nestum, wondering if i should start with that? She was a week early weighing in at 9.2 , she weighs about 22 to 23lbs right now she is formula fed. Thank You
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Hello....
Why Complementary Feeding?
1.     To give extra nutrient to the baby because the breast milk become inadequate, according to
his nutrient demand
2.     To teach him to swallow solids. Start with dilute semisolid, and gradually increase the thickness
every week, and slowly go on solid.
When to start weaning:
1.     After 6 month, breast milk is definitely inadequate.
2.     After 6 month intestinal amylase levels are adequate .and gut mucosal integrity is satisfactory.
General Principal:
1.     Since the child moves the tongue as though for sucking, it is but natural that some of the
semisolid given will be coming of the mouth. It is not spitting or rejection of food.
2.     Since the baby is used to the taste of milk alone, it is better accepted if the weaning food is
mixed with milk.
3.     He should encourage to feed, but should never be forced, as this creates an aversion to
feeding.
4.     Give small quantity of food, gradually increased as per demand.
5.     If he rejects any food item, it should be stopped, and may be reintroduce a week or two later.
6.     It is preferable to introduce only one new food a week, so that intolerance can be spotted.

Preparation and Storage of weaning food:
1.     Careful hygienic preparation and storage of weaning food to prevent contamination.
2.     Before preparation and weaning hand should be washed with soap.
3.     Cooking place and utensils must be clean.
4.     The food preferably fresh, cooked or boiled well and if feasible, prepared immediately before
the are to be eaten.

MY OPINION IS:
If mother having adequate breast milk, which satisfactory to your child,
Child have gaining weight as expected age.
Then you can wait for 2 month more for weaning.

Still you have to start weaning :
Continue Breast milk,
introduce vegetable soup,
fruit juice,
dal water
Single cereal (Ragi, Rice, Suji etc),Coconut milk,


Thanks
Regards Dr. Sagar Mhatre


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Start Weaning The Baby Before The 4 Months Vaccination?

Hello.... Why Complementary Feeding? 1. To give extra nutrient to the baby because the breast milk become inadequate, according to his nutrient demand 2. To teach him to swallow solids. Start with dilute semisolid, and gradually increase the thickness every week, and slowly go on solid. When to start weaning: 1. After 6 month, breast milk is definitely inadequate. 2. After 6 month intestinal amylase levels are adequate .and gut mucosal integrity is satisfactory. General Principal: 1. Since the child moves the tongue as though for sucking, it is but natural that some of the semisolid given will be coming of the mouth. It is not spitting or rejection of food. 2. Since the baby is used to the taste of milk alone, it is better accepted if the weaning food is mixed with milk. 3. He should encourage to feed, but should never be forced, as this creates an aversion to feeding. 4. Give small quantity of food, gradually increased as per demand. 5. If he rejects any food item, it should be stopped, and may be reintroduce a week or two later. 6. It is preferable to introduce only one new food a week, so that intolerance can be spotted. Preparation and Storage of weaning food: 1. Careful hygienic preparation and storage of weaning food to prevent contamination. 2. Before preparation and weaning hand should be washed with soap. 3. Cooking place and utensils must be clean. 4. The food preferably fresh, cooked or boiled well and if feasible, prepared immediately before the are to be eaten. MY OPINION IS: If mother having adequate breast milk, which satisfactory to your child, Child have gaining weight as expected age. Then you can wait for 2 month more for weaning. Still you have to start weaning : Continue Breast milk, introduce vegetable soup, fruit juice, dal water Single cereal (Ragi, Rice, Suji etc),Coconut milk, Thanks Regards Dr. Sagar Mhatre