#asktheexpert Kindly help with food chart for my nine month old boy baby

A. Food Chart for Your 9-Month-Old Baby Boy At 9 months, your baby can eat a variety of semi-solid and mashed foods along with breast milk/formula. Offer 3 main meals + 2 snacks while ensuring proper hydration. ✅ Feeding Schedule (Sample Plan) ✅ Best Foods for Weight Gain & Nutrition Cereals & Grains – Rice, dalia, suji, ragi, oats, khichdi Fruits – Banana, apple, pear, chikoo, papaya Vegetables – Carrot, beetroot, pumpkin, sweet potato Protein Foods – Dal, paneer, curd, egg yolk, chicken puree Healthy Fats – Ghee, butter, coconut, almond paste 🚫 Foods to Avoid ❌ Cow’s milk (before 1 year) ❌ Salt, sugar, honey ❌ Whole nuts, grapes (choking hazard) ❌ Processed or spicy foods 👉 Tips: Introduce one new food at a time (to check for allergies). Maintain a balance of carbs, proteins, and healthy fats. Encourage self-feeding with soft finger foods like banana slices, steamed carrots.