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Guardian of a 2 yr 3 m old boy1 Year ago
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy1 Year ago
A. Hello parents At 6;months old, babies typically start to show signs of readiness for solid foods. It's crucial to introduce simple, single-ingredient, and easily digestible foods. Here are some Indian food options you can consider for a 5-month-old baby: 1. **Rice Cereal:** Cook rice until it's very soft, then blend or mash it with a little water to create a smooth rice cereal. 2. **Khichdi Water:** The water from well-cooked khichdi (a mixture of rice and lentils) can be offered. Ensure it's strained to remove any solid particles. 3. **Mashed Banana:** Ripe bananas are easy to mash and provide natural sweetness. 4. **Moong Dal Soup:** Prepare a mild soup by boiling moong dal (yellow lentils) with water. Strain the soup and offer the liquid. 5. **Apple Puree:** Cook apples until they are soft, then puree or mash them to create a smooth apple puree. 6. **Ragi (Finger Millet) Porridge:** Ragi is a nutritious grain. Cook ragi flour with water to create a thin porridge. 7. **Carrot Puree:** Cook carrots until they are tender, then blend or mash them to make a smooth carrot puree. 8. **Pumpkin Puree:** Steam or boil pumpkin until it's soft, then puree or mash it for a simple vegetable option. 9. **Ghee:** A small amount of ghee (clarified butter) can be introduced for added healthy fats. Start with a tiny quantity. 10. **Breast Milk or Formula:** Breast milk or formula remains the primary source of nutrition for a 5-month-old. Solid foods should be introduced alongside milk feeds. Always introduce one new food at a time, waiting a few days before introducing another, to monitor for any potential allergies. Start with small portions and gradually increase as your baby gets accustomed to solids. Additionally, consult with your pediatrician before introducing solid foods to ensure it aligns with your baby's developmental readiness.
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