8 months baby ko kya khilaye

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For an 8-month-old baby, you can start offering a variety of solid foods in addition to breast milk or formula. At this stage, babies are usually ready for a wider range of textures and flavors. Here’s a guide to what you can offer:

Foods for an 8-Month-Old Baby:

Purees:

Fruits: Soft fruits like banana, apple (peeled and cooked), pear, and avocado. You can mash or puree them. Vegetables: Cooked and pureed vegetables like carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin, and peas are great options.

Finger Foods (if your baby can sit up and pick up food):

Soft fruits like banana slices, cooked apple, or pear slices. Cooked vegetables like carrot sticks or sweet potato pieces that are soft enough for your baby to pick up and chew. Soft scrambled egg or hard-boiled egg yolks (you can mash it for easier consumption). Pasta or small pieces of bread cut into baby-friendly sizes.

Cereals:

Iron-fortified cereals (like rice cereal, oatmeal, or wheat cereal) mixed with breast milk, formula, or water to create a soft texture. You can also try introducing whole grains like quinoa or barley, cooked and mashed.

Dairy (if advised by your pediatrician):

If your baby has been introduced to dairy, you can give small amounts of yogurt (plain and unsweetened). Cheese (soft cheese like mozzarella) can also be introduced in small amounts, as long as it is safe for your baby.

Protein:

Mashed lentils, beans, or tofu. You can offer small pieces of well-cooked chicken, fish (boneless and soft), or turkey.

Healthy Fats:

Avocado is a great source of healthy fats and can be mashed or sliced. You can add a little bit of olive oil to baby foods to make them richer and easier to eat. Important Notes: Always make sure the food is cut into small pieces or mashed to avoid choking hazards. Avoid honey until after the first year due to the risk of botulism. Continue offering breast milk or formula as the main source of nutrition. Introduce one food at a time and watch for any signs of allergies, such as rashes, swelling, or digestive issues. Keep offering a variety of textures to help your baby develop their chewing skills. Meal Ideas: Breakfast: Mashed banana with a little oatmeal. Lunch: Soft scrambled eggs with steamed carrot and peas. Snack: Small pieces of avocado or soft fruit like pear slices. Dinner: Soft lentils with mashed sweet potato.

Remember to continue breastfeeding or formula feeding, as solids are still complementary at this stage, not replacing milk as the primary source of nutrition.