#asktheexpert what solid food recommended for 6 month boy

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At 6 months, you can start introducing soft, easily digestible solid foods along with continued breastfeeding or formula. Start with one food at a time and wait 3-5 days before introducing a new one to check for allergies.

Best First Solid Foods for a 6-Month-Old 1. Single-Grain Cereals (Iron-Rich)

🥣 Rice Cereal / Ragi (Finger Millet) / Oats Porridge
✔ Mix with breast milk or formula for a smooth texture.

2. Fruits (Soft & Mashed)

🍌 Banana – Naturally sweet and easy to digest.
🍎 Steamed Apple Puree – Helps digestion.
🥭 Mango Pulp (in moderation) – Vitamin-rich.
🍐 Pear Puree – Gentle on the tummy.

3. Vegetables (Boiled & Mashed)

🥕 Carrot Puree – Rich in Vitamin A.
🥔 Mashed Potato or Sweet Potato – Energy-giving.
🎃 Pumpkin Puree – Easily digestible.

4. Lentils & Pulses

🥄 Moong Dal Soup – Gentle on the stomach.
🥣 Dal Khichdi (Rice + Moong Dal, blended well)

5. Dairy (Small Amounts)

🍼 Homemade Curd (Yogurt) – Good for digestion.
🚫 Avoid cow’s milk before 1 year.

6. Other Healthy Options

🥄 Homemade Suji (Semolina) Porridge
🥣 Homemade Ragi Porridge
🥑 Avocado Mash – Healthy fats for brain development.

Feeding Schedule & Tips

✔ Start with 1 meal a day, then gradually increase.
✔ Consistency: Initially, make it puree-like, then move to a thicker texture.
✔ No Salt, Sugar, or Honey before 1 year.
✔ Avoid packaged baby foods; homemade is best.