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Good morning. Foods that can give to 9 months baby

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Good morning. Foods that can give to 9 months baby

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At 9 months, your baby can start exploring a wider variety of solid foods along with breast milk or formula. Here are some nutritious and baby-friendly food options:

1. Fruits:

Banana (mashed or sliced into small pieces)

Apple (steamed or pureed)

Pears (steamed or pureed)

Avocado (mashed or sliced into small pieces)

Papaya (mashed or in small pieces)

Peach or plum (peeled, mashed, or sliced)

Mango (peeled, mashed, or in small pieces)

2. Vegetables:

Sweet potatoes (mashed or in small pieces)

Carrots (steamed or boiled, mashed, or in small pieces)

Pumpkin (steamed or pureed)

Spinach (well-cooked and pureed or chopped into small pieces)

Peas (steamed and mashed)

Zucchini (steamed or boiled, mashed)

3. Grains:

Rice (well-cooked and mashed or in small pieces)

Oats (cooked and mashed with milk or water)

Roti or chapati (cut into small pieces or dipped in water)

Suji (semolina) porridge (cooked with milk or water)

Pasta (small, soft pieces)

4. Dairy:

Yogurt (plain, unsweetened)

Cheese (small cubes or shredded soft cheese)

5. Proteins:

Lentils (well-cooked and pureed or mashed)

Chicken (shredded and cooked well)

Eggs (scrambled or hard-boiled)

Tofu (cut into small cubes or mashed)

Fish (boneless and well-cooked)

6. Finger Foods:

Toast (cut into small pieces, lightly toasted)

Crackers (unsweetened, soft)

Rice cakes (unsweetened and small pieces)

7. Healthy Snacks:

Homemade baby cookies or biscuits

Baby-friendly puffs or snacks

Foods to Avoid:

Honey (risk of botulism before 1 year)

Whole nuts or seeds (choking hazard)

Choking hazards (such as whole grapes, popcorn, raw carrots, etc.)

Salt and sugar (avoid added salt or sugar in foods)

Unpasteurized dairy products

General Tips:

Texture: Offer foods in small, manageable pieces, or mash/finely chop foods to ensure they are easy for your baby to eat.

Variety: Introduce a variety of flavors and textures to your baby to help develop their palate.

Allergies: Introduce one new food at a time and watch for any signs of food allergies (rash, swelling, upset stomach, etc.).

Always supervise your baby while eating and ensure the food is cooked soft to prevent choking. Keep breastfeeding or formula feeding as the primary source of nutrition until your baby turns 1.

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