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When my baby was slightly older than 5 months old, I was so eager to introduce solids to her but was not quite sure on how to make one or what to introduce. To satisfy my curiosity, I bought a jar of fruit purée from local supermarket which label says suitable for 4-6 months old baby. I must say that my baby could take her first solid food very well and from then on, I started giving her mashed banana and pear purée every once in a while.
Next, on Naomi's last month's appointment with the clinic, her nurse briefed me on what food I should introduce to Naomi when she hits 6 months old and how to prepare them. Also, she advised me to avoid feeding Naomi with instant baby food or instant infant cereal available in the market because…
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