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#asktheexpert what diet is healthy for 6 months baby
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy7 months agoA. At 6 months, your baby is ready for solid foods along with breastmilk or formula, which should remain the main source of nutrition. Introduce one new food at a time, following the 3-day rule to check for allergies.
1. Ideal 6-Month Baby Diet A. First Foods (Single-Ingredient, Easily Digestible)
✅ Fruits: Mashed banana, apple puree, pear puree
✅ Vegetables: Steamed & mashed carrot, pumpkin, sweet potato
✅ Grains: Rice cereal, suji kheer, ragi porridge, oats
✅ Lentils: Moong dal water, thin dal soup
✅ Other: Mashed avocado, homemade cerelac
2. Feeding Schedule (Sample)
⏰ Morning (8 AM): Breastmilk/Formula
⏰ Mid-Morning (10 AM): Mashed banana / Steamed apple puree
⏰ Lunch (1 PM): Moong dal khichdi / Ragi porridge
⏰ Afternoon (4 PM): Breastmilk/Formula
⏰ Dinner (7 PM): Mashed sweet potato / Suji kheer
⏰ Night (Before Bedtime): Breastmilk/Formula
➡ Start with 1-2 tablespoons per meal and gradually increase.
3. Tips for Introducing Solids
✔ Begin with thin, smooth consistency, then gradually thicken.
✔ Offer solids once a day, then increase to 2-3 times.
✔ Use a soft spoon and sit baby upright while feeding.
✔ Avoid salt, sugar, honey, and cow’s milk before 1 year.
✔ Continue breastfeeding/formula on demand.
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