POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 7 m old boy6 months agoA. For a 5-year-old and a 6-month-old baby, nutrition should support healthy weight gain, strong teeth, and overall development. Here's a breakdown for weight gain, teeth health, and protein/calcium-rich foods, followed by sample food charts for both children.
Best Foods for Weight Gain (Also Good for Teeth & Growth) For Both Kids: Banana – energy-rich and soft for the baby Full-fat dairy – milk, cheese, curd, paneer Ghee – add a few drops to food (start slowly for baby) Sweet potatoes – nutritious and easy to digest Eggs – rich in protein (avoid egg whites until 1 year for baby) Nut powders – almond, cashew (for 5 yr old; for baby after 8 months) Avocado – healthy fats for weight gain Ragi (Finger millet) – high in calcium and iron Tofu or paneer – protein and calcium rich Meat/fish (for 5 yr old) – excellent protein Protein & Calcium-Rich Foods Milk, Cheese, Paneer, Curd Ragi (Finger Millet) Eggs Lentils and Pulses (Moong dal, Toor dal) Green Leafy Vegetables (Spinach, Methi) Almonds, Sesame Seeds Soybeans, Tofu Chicken, Fish Food Chart for 6-Month-Old Baby (Starting Solids)
Continue breast milk/formula as primary food.
Introduce one new food every 3 days to watch for
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