#asktheexpert Madam Pranam.. my baby is 7 months old .. kindly suggest me her weekly fooding diet..Thanking you

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Thick mucus can make coughing uncomfortable for your daughter. Since you're already giving Hoof Proof, you can try a few additional home remedies and care tips to help loosen the mucus:

✅ Remedies for Thick Mucus & Cough Steam Therapy – Give her steam inhalation (before sleep and in the morning). This helps loosen mucus and makes it easier to cough out. Saline Drops – If her nose is blocked, use saline drops to clear it. Fluids & Warm Liquids – Give warm water, homemade soups, or lukewarm honey water (if she is above 1 year old). Gentle Chest & Back Patting – Lightly tap her back to help break the mucus. Elevated Sleeping Position – Keep her head slightly raised while sleeping to reduce nighttime coughing. 🚨 When to See a Doctor?

✔ If the cough lasts more than 5 days or worsens.
✔ If she has fever, difficulty breathing, or wheezing.
✔ If mucus turns greenish or yellow (sign of infection).

Let me know how she feels today, and I can suggest more!

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For a 7-month-old baby, it's important to introduce a variety of nutrient-rich foods while continuing breastfeeding or formula feeding. Here’s a weekly meal plan to ensure balanced nutrition:

✅ Feeding Guidelines for a 7-Month-Old Baby

✔ 2-3 meals/day along with breastmilk or formula.
✔ Start with mashed or pureed foods, gradually introducing thicker textures.
✔ Introduce one new food every 3-4 days to check for allergies.
✔ No salt, sugar, honey, or cow’s milk before 1 year.

📝 Sample Weekly Food Chart for a 7-Month-Old

📅 Monday
🍲 Breakfast: Ragi porridge
🍌 Mid-morning: Mashed banana
🥣 Lunch: Moong dal khichdi
🥛 Evening: Breastmilk/formula
🍠 Dinner: Mashed sweet potato

📅 Tuesday
🍲 Breakfast: Oats porridge
🍎 Mid-morning: Apple puree
🥣 Lunch: Rice + dal + ghee
🥛 Evening: Breastmilk/formula
🥕 Dinner: Carrot puree

📅 Wednesday
🍲 Breakfast: Suji (semolina) porridge
🍐 Mid-morning: Pear puree
🥣 Lunch: Mashed potato + green peas
🥛 Evening: Breastmilk/formula
🥑 Dinner: Avocado mash

📅 Thursday
🍲 Breakfast: Multigrain porridge
🍌 Mid-morning: Mashed chikoo
🥣 Lunch: Dalia (broken wheat) khichdi
🥛 Evening: Breastmilk/formula
🥦 Dinner: Mashed pumpkin + spinach

📅 Friday
🍲 Breakfast: Ragi + banana porridge
🍏 Mid-morning: Steamed apple slices
🥣 Lunch: Mashed paneer + dal
🥛 Evening: Breastmilk/formula
🥔 Dinner: Soft boiled potato + ghee

📅 Saturday
🍲 Breakfast: Rice + dal porridge
🍊 Mid-morning: Orange juice (few spoons)
🥣 Lunch: Mashed lauki (bottle gourd) + dal
🥛 Evening: Breastmilk/formula
🥕 Dinner: Carrot + beetroot puree

📅 Sunday
🍲 Breakfast: Oats + fruit puree
🍎 Mid-morning: Apple + pear mash
🥣 Lunch: Moong dal khichdi with ghee
🥛 Evening: Breastmilk/formula
🍠 Dinner: Mashed sweet potato

💡 Tips for Healthy Feeding

✔ Offer small portions (2-3 tbsp initially) and increase gradually.
✔ Ensure smooth consistency for easy digestion.
✔ Use a baby spoon and encourage self-feeding.
✔ Always watch for allergies when introducing new foods.

Let me know if you want any changes based on your baby's preferences!