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| Welcome to the spoken tutorial on general guidelines for complementary feeding.

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| In this tutorial, we will learn about

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| The importance of starting complementary food for 6 month old babies

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| and Complementary feeding guidelines for 6 to 24 month old babies.

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| Let us begin.

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| A baby must be breastfed exclusively from the time of birth to 6 months of age.

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| 6 months of age does not mean the start of the 6th month of a baby’s life.

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| She has completed 6 months and started the 7th month of her life.

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| At this age, exclusive breastfeeding is not enough for a baby.

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| Along with breastmilk, nutritious home-cooked food must be given to the baby.

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| This food is called complementary food.

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| It must be given to a baby from 6 months to 24 months of age.

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| It plays a crucial role in making the baby tall, healthy and intelligent.

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| It is important to start complementary feeding at 6 months of age.

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| Otherwise, the baby's growth and development will be hindered.

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| There are also chances that the baby might reject solid food at a later age.

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| Remember, complementary food supports breastfeeding.

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| Therefore, breastfeeding must be continued till at least 2 years of age.

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|The type,

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| consistency

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| and amount of complementary food varies with baby’s age.

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| There are specific recommendations for each age group.

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| They are discussed in detail in another tutorial in the same series.

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| Now, let’s discuss important guidelines for complementary feeding at all ages.

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| Any new food must be first given separately to a baby.

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| It should be combined with other foods later.

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| This will help to assess if the baby is allergic to a particular food.

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| Eating a variety of foods is essential for good nutrition.

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| Every 4th day, add a new food to the baby’s diet.

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| Start with 1 tablespoon of the new food along with previously given food.

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| Gradually increase its amount every day.

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| Nutrient dense food from all 8 food groups must be added gradually.

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| The first food group is grains, roots and tubers.

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| Legumes, seeds and nuts is the second group.

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| Third group is milk products

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| Fourth group is meat, fish and chicken.

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| Egg is the fifth group.

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| Vitamin A rich fruits and vegetables is the sixth group.

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| Seventh group is other fruits and vegetables.

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| Lastly, breastfeeding is the eighth group but the most important one.

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| It must be included everyday along with other food groups.

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| Ideally, a baby’s diet must include all 8 food groups.

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| If a baby’s diet has less than 5 of these groups, it is a severe problem.

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| It must be corrected immediately.

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| Some babies do not have access to breastmilk at all.

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| Include food from the remaining 7 groups every day in their diet.

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| Also, give them 500 ml of animal milk and 2 extra servings of meals per day.

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| Always boil the animal milk before feeding it to the baby.

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| Now, let’s discuss the order of adding new food groups to a baby’s diet.

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| Along with breastmilk, start giving complementary food from the first 5 groups.

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| Baby needs a higher quantity of nutrients after 6 months of age.

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| However, the quantity of food that can be given in the initial days is small.

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| Therefore, nutrient dense food from the first 5 groups can be given.

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| These foods are rich in nutrients such as protein and good fats.

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| They are important for the development of the baby's height and muscle mass.

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| Good fats are important for baby’s brain development.

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| After these foods, start giving vegetables and fruits.

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| Vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins and minerals.

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| However, they are not as dense in protein and fat as the first 5 groups.

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| Therefore, they are started later to avoid weight stagnation or loss.

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| Also, fruits are sweet to taste.

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| It is important that babies try a variety of tastes before the sweet taste.

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| Trying different tastes helps babies to accept more foods.

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| This reduces the chances of them becoming a picky eater later.

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| Hence, fruits are added to a baby’s diet after adding all other types of food.

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| Giving fresh, seasonal, local fruits once or twice a day is recommended.

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| Fruit can be given as a dessert after a regular meal.

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| Fruit puree should not be mixed with baby’s regular meals.

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| Fruit juice is not recommended for this age group.

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| It includes both homemade and readymade fruit juice.

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| Remember, continue breastfeeding upto 2 years.

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| Avoid giving hard foods that may cause a baby to choke.

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| Whole nuts, grapes, chickpeas and raw carrot pieces are examples of such foods.

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| Freshly cooked homemade food, prepared hygienically, is the best for the baby.

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| If baby food is to be stored, please watch our tutorial on safe storage.

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| Safe preparation and serving of baby food is also discussed in the same tutorial.

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| Please visit our website for more details.

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| Along with food, boiled and cooled water can also be given to a 6-month-old baby.

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| Start with 30 to 60 ml of water, twice a day.

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| It should be increased in hot weather and as per baby’s demand.

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| Breast milk and water are the best drinks for a baby.

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| However, they must be timed correctly.

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| Do not breastfeed or give water to a baby before a meal.

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| A hungry baby is more likely to try new foods.

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| Baby can be breastfed or given water 20 to 30 minutes before or after a meal.

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| Adequate complementary feeding is necessary for a baby to grow well.

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| This brings us to the end of this tutorial.

Thank you for joining.

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