please give me diet chart for 6 month baby with recepi

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Introducing solids to your 6-month-old baby is an exciting milestone. It's important to start slowly, offering single-ingredient, easily digestible foods, one at a time, to monitor for any allergies. Below is a sample diet chart along with simple recipes:

Diet Chart for a 6-Month-Old Baby

Recipes for 6-Month-Old Baby

1. Banana Puree

Ingredients:

1 small ripe banana

Recipe:

1. Peel the banana and mash it with a fork until smooth.

2. Add a little breast milk, formula, or water to make it a smooth consistency if needed.

Benefits: Banana is rich in potassium and easy for babies to digest.

2. Apple Puree

Ingredients:

1 small apple

Recipe:

1. Peel, core, and chop the apple into small pieces.

2. Steam or boil the apple until soft (about 10 minutes).

3. Mash or blend the apple into a smooth puree.

4. Add water, breast milk, or formula to adjust the consistency.

Benefits: Apple is rich in fiber and vitamins, good for digestion.

3. Rice Porridge

Ingredients:

1 tbsp rice

Water (as needed)
Recipe:
1. Wash the rice thoroughly.
2. Boil the rice in water until it becomes very soft and mushy.
3. Blend or mash the rice to a smooth consistency.
4. Add a little water, breast milk, or formula to thin it.
Benefits: Rice is gluten-free, easy to digest, and provides energy.

4. Dal Water (Lentil Soup)

Ingredients:

1 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)

Water (as needed)
Recipe:
1. Wash the moong dal thoroughly.
2. Boil the dal in water until soft and fully cooked.
3. Strain the water (soup) and feed it to your baby.
Benefits: Dal is rich in proteins and is gentle on the baby’s digestive system.
5. Vegetable Puree (Carrot, Sweet Potato, or Pumpkin)
Ingredients:
1 small carrot/sweet potato/pumpkin
Water (as needed)
Recipe:
1. Peel and chop the vegetable into small pieces.
2. Steam or boil until soft.
3. Mash or blend into a smooth puree.
4. Add water to adjust the consistency.
Benefits: Vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
6. Ragi (Finger Millet) Porridge
Ingredients:
1 tbsp ragi flour
Water (as needed)
Recipe:
1. Mix ragi flour with water to make a lump-free mixture.
2. Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
3. Let it cool and then add breast milk or formula to adjust consistency.
Benefits: Ragi is high in calcium and iron, great for bone development.
Important Tips
Always introduce one new food at a time and wait for 3-4 days before introducing another to watch for any allergic reactions.
Ensure all purees and porridges are of smooth consistency for easy swallowing.
Breast milk or formula should still be the primary source of nutrition until the baby turns 1 year old.
Sterilize utensils and ensure cleanliness when preparing food.
You can mix and match different options each day to provide variety.