#asktheexpert what food gives to 9months old

A. For a 9-month-old baby, you can offer a variety of nutritious and easily digestible foods along with breast milk or formula. Here’s a simple meal plan: 1. Grains & Cereals (Iron-rich) ✅ Soft mashed rice with dal or veggies ✅ Oats porridge with fruit puree ✅ Ragi porridge (finger millet) ✅ Sooji (semolina) kheer/upma 2. Fruits & Vegetables ✅ Mashed banana, avocado, or chikoo ✅ Steamed and mashed apple, pear, carrot, pumpkin ✅ Boiled potato, sweet potato, or beetroot ✅ Well-cooked spinach or other green leafy vegetables 3. Protein Foods ✅ Moong dal (lentil) khichdi ✅ Boiled and mashed egg yolk ✅ Curd (unsweetened) ✅ Soft paneer or tofu pieces 4. Finger Foods (Supervised) ✅ Soft fruit slices (banana, ripe mango, papaya) ✅ Small soft chapati pieces with ghee ✅ Well-cooked pasta or soft idli pieces 5. Fluids & Hydration ✅ Lukewarm water (2-4 sips with meals) ✅ Coconut water (occasionally) ✅ Breast milk or formula (main nutrition source) Foods to Avoid ❌ Salt, sugar, honey ❌ Whole nuts, popcorn, hard foods (choking risk) ❌ Cow’s milk (before 1 year) You can give 2-3 meals + 1-2 snacks daily while continuing breastfeeding/formula. Let me know if you need a more detailed plan!