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[|Human|] My daughter is 5 months old. She weighs about 5.48 LCD and her height is 64 Cms. she s a very active baby. But all the docs that I ve been consulting are saying that she weighs less and want me to use formula. I m breastfeeding her and wish to do so until she is 9 months old. I don t want to start formula at any stage. Am I doing the right thing? Thnks Bavya
[|AI|]  Hi... I suggest you start complimentary feeding apart from breastfeeding by 6 months of age. At this age you can start giving Carla stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each kid. Other home-made food options will be - 1. Deal and rice well cooked and made into a oatmeal along with ghee2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.3. Any made cereal oatmeal preparation with additional ghee added. Remember certain principles like -1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhea, we will know what to avoid.2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhea. Hope my answer was helpful for you.  I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Chat Doctor are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.