my 1.5 year baby likes to white rice only without curry. Is it safe to give it.plz suggest

5 Answers

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician7 years ago

A. Hello..yes you can give white rice.. By the time children turn one, their body can digest almost everything adults eat. Don’t give liquids like milk or juices before meal time. Limit the milk intake to maximum 32 ounces ( Try to give with cup)so that baby has enough room for solids. give all family food in soft and little mashed form..don't give puree form.Porridges should not be watery. It should be thick enough not to fall off the spoon. By 1 year, baby should be taking 3 meals + 1 or 2 snacks. Babies need good fats like ghee, unsalted butter, coconut, etc. Normal cooking oil whichever the family uses can also be used. Now you can give egg white, butter, Hing, very little salt and sugar, cheese.

ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician7 years ago

A. Yes, you can give. After one year of age, there is no particular diet plan to be followed you should give a nutritious and balanced diet comprising of all food groups to the child. Like chapati, cereals, oats, lentils, peas, beans, milk and milk products, seasonal fruits and green leafy vegetables, add Desi ghee or butter in meals.

s madaanMom of a 9 yr 9 m old girl7 years ago

A. It is safe for the baby but not nutritious try to give everything whatever you cook as a part of your family for it will be good that you use at least vegetables so properly grind it to

Nihita mittalMom of a 7 yr 11 m old boy7 years ago

A. Hello and good morning white rice is a healthy option for children because it contains starch which provides required in visit to all day to day activities but vegetable is also important for the baby

SanthoshiMom of a 8 yr 4 m old girl7 years ago

A. You can give everything that you normally have. Let it be less oily and also let it less spicy. Include a veggie and fruit everyday to avoid constipation. Also include few nuts everyday.