#asktheexpert: please someone suggest diet chart for 6 month baby. Some say 2 meals some says 3.. please suggest a detailed meal plan including milk time(baby is on formula milk, so olease suggest the ml too)..

A. At six months old, a baby's diet usually starts to include solid foods alongside breast milk or formula. Here's a sample Indian diet chart for a six-month-old baby: 1. **Morning:** - Breast milk or formula (as usual) - Mashed banana or steamed and mashed apple 2. **Mid-morning:** - Rice cereal or ragi porridge (kanji) made with breast milk or formula 3. **Lunch:** - Mashed or pureed vegetables like potato, carrot, pumpkin, or sweet potato 4. **Mid-afternoon:** - Breast milk or formula 5. **Evening:** - Mashed fruits like pear, papaya, or chikoo 6. **Dinner:** - Rice cereal or ragi porridge (kanji) made with breast milk or formula - Mashed or pureed dal (lentils) or moong dal khichdi Remember to introduce one new food at a time and watch for any allergic reactions. Also, ensure the food is mashed or pureed to a smooth consistency suitable for your baby's age.