Mera baby 6 month complete hone wala h usko milk ke alawa or kya dena suru kru

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Introducing solid foods to a 6-month-old baby is an exciting milestone. Here are some recommendations for what to introduce:

### Initial Foods:
1. **Single-Grain Cereals**:
   - **Iron-Fortified Baby Cereals**: Rice, oatmeal, or barley cereal mixed with breast milk, formula, or water.

2. **Vegetables**:
   - **Pureed Vegetables**: Start with mild-tasting vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, and squash.

3. **Fruits**:
   - **Pureed Fruits**: Apples, pears, bananas, and peaches are good choices.

4. **Protein**:
   - **Pureed Meats**: Chicken, turkey, or beef.
   - **Beans and Lentils**: Well-cooked and pureed lentils or beans.

5. **Dairy**:
   - **Full-Fat Yogurt**: Plain yogurt without added sugars.

### Tips for Introducing Solids:
1. **Start Slowly**: Introduce one new food at a time and wait 3-5 days before introducing another to monitor for allergies or sensitivities.
2. **Texture**: Begin with very smooth purees and gradually introduce thicker textures as your baby gets used to eating solids.
3. **Amount**: Start with small amounts (1-2 teaspoons) and gradually increase based on your baby’s appetite.
4. **Safety**: Avoid honey, cow’s milk, and foods that can be choking hazards like whole grapes, nuts, and hard candies.

### Sample Feeding Schedule:
- **Breast Milk or Formula**: Continue to be the primary source of nutrition.
- **Solids**: Offer solids once or twice a day after breastfeeding or formula feeding.

### Common First Foods:
- **Avocado**: Mashed or pureed.
- **Sweet Potato**: Cooked and pureed.
- **Peas**: Steamed and pureed.
- **Banana**: Mashed.

### Hydration:
- **Water**: Small sips of water can be introduced with meals.

### Sources:
- **American Academy of Pediatrics**: Recommends starting solids around 6 months of age and emphasizes the importance of iron-rich foods  .
- **World Health Organization**: Supports introducing solid foods at 6 months while continuing breastfeeding .

For more detailed guidelines, it's always good to consult with your pediatrician to tailor advice to your baby’s specific needs and health.