good morning Dr. please diet after 6 month baby ?

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy9 months ago

A. When your baby turns 6 months old, you can begin introducing solid foods alongside breast milk or formula. The diet should focus on providing essential nutrients for growth and development. Here's a guide: --- 6–8 Months Baby Diet Plan Start with single-ingredient purees and gradually introduce a variety of foods, one at a time, to check for allergies. Breast Milk/Formula Continue as the primary source of nutrition (about 500–700 ml per day). Foods to Introduce 1. Cereals Rice cereal or homemade rice porridge. Ragi (finger millet) porridge. Oats cooked in water or breast milk. 2. Fruits (Mashed or Pureed) Banana. Steamed apple or pear. Papaya. Avocado. 3. Vegetables (Mashed or Pureed) Carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin. Spinach or peas (well-cooked and blended). 4. Protein-Rich Foods Moong dal (lentil) water or dal puree. Mashed tofu or paneer. 5. Other Foods Idli (soft and mashed). Suji (semolina) kheer with no sugar. --- Sample Diet Plan (6–7 Months) --- 8–12 Months Baby Diet You can gradually introduce more textures and variety: Finger foods like boiled carrot sticks or cucumber slices. Protein options: Egg yolk (scrambled), cooked fish, or chicken puree. Grains: Khichdi (rice and lentil mix), soft roti soaked in dal. Fruits and Vegetables: Small pieces instead of purees to encourage chewing. --- Tips for Feeding 1. Introduce one new food every 3–5 days to monitor allergies. 2. Avoid salt, sugar, honey, and cow's milk until 1 year. 3. Ensure foods are soft and easy to swallow. 4. Maintain a routine but allow flexibility based on the baby's hunger cues. --- If you'd like a detailed meal plan or recipe ideas, let me know!