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At 6 months old, your baby is ready to start solid foods along with breast milk or formula. Start with soft, easily digestible foods and introduce one food at a time, waiting 3-5 days before trying a new one to check for allergies.

✅ First Foods to Introduce (Single-Ingredient & Soft)

Fruits (Pureed or Mashed)

Banana Apple (Steamed & Mashed) Pear (Steamed & Mashed) Papaya Chikoo (Sapota)

Vegetables (Steamed & Mashed)

Carrot Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bottle Gourd (Lauki) Spinach (Palak)

Grains & Cereals (Light & Digestible)

Rice Cereal (Homemade Rice Powder + Water/Milk) Moong Dal Khichdi (Cooked soft and mashed) Oats Porridge Ragi Porridge (Best for weight gain)

Dairy & Protein (After a Few Weeks)

Plain Curd (Homemade) Dal Water (Moong Dal Strained)

Homemade Cerelac Mix

Roasted Rice + Moong Dal Powder Cooked with Water 🍽 Feeding Schedule

🔹 Start with 1 meal per day (small quantity, 2-3 tsp).
🔹 Slowly increase to 2 meals a day after 1-2 weeks.
🔹 Always follow responsive feeding (let baby decide how much to eat).
🔹 Continue breastfeeding/formula as the main nutrition source.

🚫 Foods to Avoid at 6 Months

❌ Salt & Sugar (Avoid till 1 year)
❌ Cow’s Milk (Not before 1 year)
❌ Honey (Risk of botulism)
❌ Nuts & Seeds (Choking hazard, introduce after 9-12 months)
❌ Whole Grapes, Popcorn, or Hard Foods

🔹 Tips for a Smooth Start

✔ Offer runny consistency food first, then make it thicker.
✔ Use a small spoon and feed in a calm environment.
✔ Don’t force-feed, let the baby enjoy the process.
✔ Expect messy eating – it’s part of learning!