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Prepare baby's first foods at home.
"How do I start feeding my baby?"
"How do I start feeding my baby?"
- Babies should be breast-fed every three hours (more if needed) or given a bottle of formula as often as directed by your doctor.
- Babies are ready for other foods between 4 and 6 months.
- Until babies are 12 months, their main source of nutrition is breast-milk or formula.
- Never leave a baby by herself with food.
- Good first foods (mix with water, breast milk or formula only): iron-fortified cereal, oatmeal, banana, avocado, sweet potato
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Mash half a banana for baby's breakfast and eat the other half yourself.
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