29/01/2026
ЁЯЪ╝ Myths About Complementary Feeding тАУ LetтАЩs Bust Them!
тЭМ Myth: Food below 1 year is just for fun
тЬЕ Fact: Food below 1 year is NOT for fun.
It is essential for growth, brain development & nutrition.
тЭМ Myth: Liquid foods like rice water or dal water are enough
тЬЕ Fact: Rice water, soup, and dal water have LOW energy density.
Babies need THICK, mashed foods, not watery diets.
тЭМ Myth: Iron is not important in early feeding
тЬЕ Fact: Always start complementary feeding with iron-rich / iron-fortified foods to prevent anemia.
ЁЯег Examples:
тЬФя╕П Ragi
тЬФя╕П Thick dal
тЬФя╕П Iron-fortified cereals
тЬФя╕П Green leafy vegetables (well cooked & mashed)
тЭМ Myth: Nuts, egg, and meat are unsafe for babies
тЬЕ Fact:
тЬФя╕П Nuts can be given in mashed or powdered form
тЬФя╕П Egg and meat CAN be given in age-appropriate, well-cooked forms
тЭМ Myth: Baby needs teeth to chew food
тЬЕ Fact: Babies do NOT need teeth.
They chew effectively using their posterior gums.
ЁЯТб Remember:
тЬФя╕П Right food
тЬФя╕П Right texture
тЬФя╕П Right time
ЁЯС╢ Start complementary feeding at 6 completed months
ЁЯСитАНтЪХя╕П Dr. Deepak Jain
Child Specialist
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