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Asking for Self, Female, 30 years old, Gujranwala

My baby is 5 and half month old. I hve started giving him solids. My question is ... Is it ok to put sugar in food like rice' apple puree' or some vegetable? Is sugar harmful for babies? Secondly, Presently he is on formula milk now i am giving him 1 bottle of cow milk daily ( due to family pressure). Should i add sugar in this milk also? He takes milk without sugar without hesitation but my mother in law is of view that sugar helps in digestion of food and milk. Please guide me.

Pediatrician in Lahore - Dr. Rabia Haq

Dr. Rabia Haq - Pediatrician

MBBS, FCPS (Paediatrics) | Lahore

white sugar is nothing healthy .The recommendation is to avoid sugar at this age.Babies have more liking for sugar ,once started its difficult to with draw.There is no health benefit of sugar.
inspite of fruit puree, vegetable purees are preferred in the beginning.

Pediatrician in Lahore - Dr. Rabia Haq

Dr. Rabia Haq - Pediatrician

MBBS, FCPS (Paediatrics) | Lahore

Better restrict to mother feed . Nothing can substitute mother feed.There is no need of cow milk ,what to talk about adding sugar.These thoughts should be discouraged.

Pediatrician in Rawalpindi - Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Almas Hashmi

Sugar should be avoided. It makes diet energy dense and can cause diarrhea.

Pediatrician in Rawalpindi - Dr. Rahila Malik

Dr. Rahila Malik - Pediatrician

MBBS, FCPS, MCPS | Rawalpindi

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3 Positive Reviews

No sugar until 2yrs

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