POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy5 months agoA. How to Start Solids for a Baby After 6 Months?
Once your baby turns 6 months old, you can begin introducing solid foods along with breastmilk or formula. Start with one meal a day and gradually increase.
Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Solids
✅ Start with single-ingredient foods – Mashed rice, dal water, ragi porridge, fruit puree (banana, apple, pear), vegetable puree (carrot, pumpkin, sweet potato).
✅ Introduce one food at a time – Wait 3-5 days before introducing a new food to check for allergies.
✅ Gradually increase texture – Start with purees, then move to mashed and soft finger foods.
✅ Offer small portions – Begin with 2-3 teaspoons per meal and increase based on baby’s hunger.
✅ Continue breastmilk/formula – Solids should be only complementary; milk remains the main source of nutrition.
Feeding Schedule Example
🕘 Morning: Breastmilk/Formula
🕙 Mid-morning: Mashed fruit (banana, apple puree)
🕒 Lunch: Soft mashed dal-rice or ragi porridge
🕕 Evening: Breastmilk/Formula
🕘 Dinner: Vegetable puree or oats porridge
How Much Water to Give a Baby After 6 Months?
After 6 months, you can start giving a little water.
✅ Start with 2-3 teaspoons per meal (around 60-120 ml per day).
✅ Use boiled and cooled water.
✅ Do not replace milk with water.
✅ Offer water in a small sippy cup to encourage drinking skills.
Once the baby is eating three meals a day, increase water intake gradually. Too much water can fill the stomach and reduce milk intake, so keep it limited.
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