mera beta 8 month ka ho gaya he usko khane me kaya Dena chaheye..

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Here's a sample food chart for an 8-month-old baby, incorporating a variety of foods to ensure balanced nutrition:

### Monday
- **Breakfast:** Mashed banana or avocado
- **Mid-morning snack:** Steamed and pureed carrots
- **Lunch:** Rice cereal mixed with breast milk or formula
- **Afternoon snack:** Plain yogurt
- **Dinner:** Mashed sweet potatoes

### Tuesday
- **Breakfast:** Oatmeal with mashed blueberries
- **Mid-morning snack:** Steamed and pureed peas
- **Lunch:** Lentil soup (pureed)
- **Afternoon snack:** Slices of soft pear
- **Dinner:** Mashed potatoes with a small amount of unsalted butter

### Wednesday
- **Breakfast:** Mashed apple or applesauce
- **Mid-morning snack:** Steamed and pureed green beans
- **Lunch:** Mixed vegetable puree (carrots, peas, sweet potatoes)
- **Afternoon snack:** Cottage cheese
- **Dinner:** Quinoa with mashed butternut squash

### Thursday
- **Breakfast:** Whole grain baby cereal with mashed banana
- **Mid-morning snack:** Steamed and pureed broccoli
- **Lunch:** Chicken puree mixed with vegetables
- **Afternoon snack:** Small pieces of soft tofu
- **Dinner:** Mashed cauliflower with a bit of unsalted butter

### Friday
- **Breakfast:** Mashed papaya
- **Mid-morning snack:** Steamed and pureed zucchini
- **Lunch:** Rice mixed with mashed spinach
- **Afternoon snack:** Soft peach slices
- **Dinner:** Lentil and vegetable puree

### Saturday
- **Breakfast:** Whole grain baby cereal with mashed pear
- **Mid-morning snack:** Steamed and pureed pumpkin
- **Lunch:** Mashed chickpeas (hummus) mixed with vegetables
- **Afternoon snack:** Slices of ripe mango
- **Dinner:** Mashed avocado with a little lemon juice

### Sunday
- **Breakfast:** Oatmeal with mashed strawberries
- **Mid-morning snack:** Steamed and pureed asparagus
- **Lunch:** Mashed pasta (small pieces) with tomato sauce
- **Afternoon snack:** Plain yogurt
- **Dinner:** Soft-cooked scrambled egg yolk (introduce egg whites cautiously due to potential allergies)

### Additional Tips:
- **Breast milk or formula** should still be the main source of nutrition, with solids complementing it.
- **Water:** Offer small amounts of water in a sippy cup with meals.
- **Variety:** Introduce a wide variety of foods to ensure balanced nutrition and help the baby develop a taste for different foods.
- **Allergies:** Introduce new foods one at a time, waiting 3-5 days between new foods to monitor for any allergic reactions.
- **Textures:** Start with smooth purees and gradually introduce more textured foods as your baby gets used to eating solids.

Always consult with your pediatrician before introducing new foods to your baby’s diet.