What is the perfect diet plan beside milk

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For a balanced diet for your baby, you can include a variety of foods alongside milk. Here’s a general guide for different age ranges:

### For 6-9 Months
- **Fruits**: Mashed or pureed bananas, apples, pears, and avocados.
- **Vegetables**: Cooked and pureed carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, and squash.
- **Grains**: Rice cereal, oatmeal, and pureed whole grains.
- **Proteins**: Pureed or finely minced chicken, turkey, or lentils.
- **Dairy**: Plain yogurt can be introduced (if recommended by your pediatrician).

### For 9-12 Months
- **Fruits**: Soft, chopped fruits like berries, peaches, and melons.
- **Vegetables**: Steamed and diced vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, and zucchini.
- **Grains**: Small pieces of soft bread, whole grain pasta, and cooked cereals.
- **Proteins**: Soft, small pieces of scrambled egg, tofu, or finely shredded meats.
- **Dairy**: Continue with yogurt and small amounts of cheese if appropriate.

### For 12 Months and Older
- **Fruits**: A variety of fresh fruits and fruit slices.
- **Vegetables**: More complex textures like finely chopped or shredded vegetables.
- **Grains**: Whole grain options such as brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat products.
- **Proteins**: Larger pieces of meat, fish, beans, and legumes.
- **Dairy**: Whole milk can be introduced if recommended by your pediatrician.

Always introduce new foods one at a time and watch for any signs of allergies. It's also important to ensure foods are age-appropriate in texture to avoid choking hazards.