6 month baby food charts

A. Here's a general food chart for a 6-month-old baby, incorporating a variety of first foods. Always introduce new foods one at a time and watch for any allergic reactions. **Week 1:** - **Breakfast**: Rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula. - **Lunch**: Pureed apples. - **Dinner**: Pureed carrots. **Week 2:** - **Breakfast**: Oatmeal cereal mixed with breast milk or formula. - **Lunch**: Pureed pears. - **Dinner**: Pureed sweet potatoes. **Week 3:** - **Breakfast**: Barley cereal mixed with breast milk or formula. - **Lunch**: Pureed bananas. - **Dinner**: Pureed peas. **Week 4:** - **Breakfast**: Mixed grain cereal (rice and oatmeal) with breast milk or formula. - **Lunch**: Pureed peaches. - **Dinner**: Pureed squash. **Additional Tips:** - **Introduce new vegetables and fruits**: Try pureed green beans, zucchini, and avocados. - **Add protein**: Gradually introduce pureed meats like chicken or turkey. - **Yogurt**: You can introduce plain, unsweetened yogurt if advised by your pediatrician. Ensure all foods are well-cooked, soft, and blended to a smooth consistency to avoid choking hazards.