As your little one breezes through 8 months, you will be presented with fresh challenges in feeding! Our 8 months baby food chart for Indian Babies will help you navigate this phase with ease.
Your baby is 8 months old and she’s doing a lot of amazing new things! At this age, your little one is starting to crawl, and this has led to renewed curiosity to explore. This also means that she loses interest in familiar foods, doesn’t want to be spoon-fed and wants to create lots of messes. All these are cues that your baby is now ready for a new baby diet chart including finger foods!
By 8 months your baby has achieved certain physical milestones which enable her to handle finger foods without trouble. Through this, baby can explore different sizes, textures and tastes in food. Before starting finger foods, make sure you have all the requisites for feeding solids.
Signs your Baby is ready for Finger Foods
1. Baby is able to sit upright.
2. Baby has lost the tongue thrust reflex, which means she does not push out food with her tongue
3. He has mastered the pincer grasp – he can pick up food with the forefinger and thumb
4. The baby has enough hand-eye coordination to pick up food and transfer it to the mouth
How to Introduce Finger Foods to Babies
1. It is best for the baby to sit on a high chair at the table while eating. Not only does this control the mess, it also builds the foundation for table manners. Check out our detailed guide on selecting the right feeding chair for your baby.
2. Experts advise giving babies whatever the family eats, but it’s important to ensure that the food is suitable for the baby’s age. Boiled vegetables cut into strips and evenly cut fruit cubes (apple, pear) make great finger foods. Other options are rice/bread sticks or spoons pre-loaded with cereal.
3. Do not cut the food into bite-size pieces, as these will be too small for the baby to hold. The size of the baby’s fist will give a good idea about the size. A slightly elongated, chip-shape will be easier for little hands to hold.
4. Rather than leaving the baby alone with a plate of food, it’s recommended that the parent sit with the baby and guide her on how to take the food into the mouth.
5. Allow the baby to try one food at a time. For instance, try apple on one day and pear the next. Combining foods will prevent the baby from being able to appreciate and distinguish between the different flavors and textures.
6. Start with 2-3 pieces of finger food in the beginning and slowly increase the quantity. If the baby rejects a food, don’t get disheartened. Leave it for now and retry after a few days. Chances are that she likes it now!
7. Avoid junk food and foods with lots of sugar. In general, avoiding processed food and going for homemade food or fresh produce is best.
8. It’s not mandatory to follow strict meal times with your baby. Instead, follow your baby’s hunger cues – this will increase your chances for success.
9. Be prepared for the mess! Place a large plastic sheet under the high chair and use washable covers wherever required. Babies are likely to throw spoons, so have extra ones on hand ready to use.
10. There is always a danger of choking, so never ever leave the baby unattended. Don’t rush the baby either, and let her take her time to explore the food and play with it.
Don’t expect your little one to polish off the finger foods at first, let them take time to slowly explore the taste and texture of the food before eating them. Here are a few foods you can introduce at this age:
- Egg yolk
- Chicken
- Fish
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Tofu
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Kiwi fruit
- Whole wheat Bread Sticks
To know more about the suitability of these foods, you can click on the link of each food. If you’re wondering why yogurt and cheese are on this list even though cow’s milk is not recommended for babies under 1 year, here’s the reason – in cheese and yogurt the lactose is broken down, making it easily digestible to babies under one.
For finger food recipes based on specific fruits and vegetables, check out our list of Vegetable Finger Foods and Fruit Finger Foods.
I have structured the charts in such a way that the baby is gradually introduced to heavier diets, so I would advise you to follow the same order. Please follow the 3-Day Rule before introducing any new food.
8 Months Baby Food Chart with Indian Recipes
Here is a sample feeding schedule you can follow:
- Early Morning – 7 A.M.
- Breakfast – 9 A.M.
- Lunch – 1 P.M.
- Dinner – 7-9 P.M.
- Before Bed – 10 P.M.
This 8 months baby food chart is just a general guideline and it is more important to follow your baby’s hunger cues than sticking to a schedule. Please continue to breastfeed your baby in between meals, as it is still the main source of energy and nutrition for your little one.
Week 1
| Day | Breakfast | Mid Morning | Lunch | Late Afternoon | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Jowar Porridge | BM/FM | Ghee Rice | BM/FM | Green Peas Potato Puree |
| Tuesday | Strawberry Banana Puree | BM/FM | Tomato Khichdi | BM/FM | Green Gram Wheat Porridge |
| Wednesday | Egg Yolk Scramble | BM/FM | Flavored Pongal | BM/FM | Vegetable Khichdi |
| Thursday | Pineapple Carrot Puree | BM/FM | Potato Khichdi | BM/FM | Soya Rice Porridge |
| Friday | Broken Wheat Porridge | BM/FM | Masala Khichdi | BM/FM | Wheat Dalia Porridge |
| Saturday | Soya Wheat Porridge | BM/FM | Pumpkin Khichdi | BM/FM | Carrot Khichdi |
| Sunday | Oats Porridge | BM/FM | Ash Gourd Khichdi | BM/FM | Wheat Porridge |
Week 2
| Day | Breakfast | Mid Morning | Lunch | Late Afternoon | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Sprouted Sathumaavu Porridge | BM/FM | Plain Pongal | BM/FM | Indian Chicken Puree |
| Tuesday | Chickpea Pancakes | BM/FM | Potato Khichdi | BM/FM | Vegetable Moong Dal Soup |
| Wednesday | Steamed Dosa, Scrambled Tofu | BM/FM | Vegetable Khichdi | BM/FM | Carrot Oats Porridge |
| Thursday | Beetroot Pearl Millet Porridge | BM/FM | Ghee Rice | BM/FM | Masala Khichdi |
| Friday | Egg Yolk Ragi Pancakes | BM/FM | Carrot Khichdi | BM/FM | Puffed Rice Porridge |
| Saturday | Soya Rice Porridge | BM/FM | Flavored Pongal | BM/FM | Raw Kerala Banana Porridge |
| Sunday | Ragi Porridge | BM/FM | Tomato Khichdi | BM/FM | Bajra Porridge |
Week 3
| Day | Breakfast | Mid Morning | Lunch | Late Afternoon | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Groundnut Poha Porridge | BM/FM | Paneer Vegetable Puree | BM/FM | Broccoli Spinach Puree |
| Tuesday | Fruity Paneer Puree | BM/FM | Ghee Rice | BM/FM | Pan Fried Paneer Cubes |
| Wednesday | Egg Yolk with Orange Juice | BM/FM | Potato Khichdi | BM/FM | Carrot Oats Porridge |
| Thursday | Amaranth Porridge | BM/FM | Palak Khichdi | BM/FM | Indian Chicken Puree |
| Friday | Banana Makhana Porridge | BM/FM | Tomato Khichdi | BM/FM | Carrot Palak Puree |
| Saturday | Whole Wheat Apple Pancakes | BM/FM | Vegetable Khichdi | BM/FM | Beetroot Millet Porridge |
| Sunday | Steamed Dosa | BM/FM | Pumpkin Khichdi | BM/FM | Soya Wheat Porridge |
Week 4
| Day | Breakfast | Mid Morning | Lunch | Late Afternoon | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Soya Rice Porridge | BM/FM | Masala Khichdi | BM/FM | Fish Puree |
| Tuesday | Chickpea Pancakes | BM/FM | Carrot Khichdi | BM/FM | Beetroot Potato Puree |
| Wednesday | Wheat Porridge | BM/FM | Ghee Rice | BM/FM | Sprouted Sathumaavu Porridge |
| Thursday | Fruity Paneer Puree | BM/FM | Paneer Vegetable Puree | BM/FM | Apple Khichdi |
| Friday | Bajra Porridge | BM/FM | Potato Khichdi | BM/FM | Flavored Pongal |
| Saturday | Egg Yolk Ragi Pancakes | BM/FM | Spinach Khichdi | BM/FM | Vegetable Moong Dal Soup |
| Sunday | Chikoo Oats Porridge | BM/FM | Plain Pongal | BM/FM | French Beans Puree |
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Use this 8 months baby food chart pdf and plan your baby’s meals using a Printable Meal Planner. You can also keep a “Baby Food Diary” to track your little one’s favorite recipes and food allergies if any.
For all the 8-month baby food recipes, you can visit our Recipe Index
8-month Baby Food Chart for Weight Gain
When it comes to weight gain for your baby, you want to make sure that you are providing them with the right food to support their growth. Follow this 8-month baby food chart for weight gain and you will be on your way to a healthy and nourished baby! Along with providing your baby with the right food, it is also important to keep their environment as stress-free as possible. Putting your baby in a calm and stimulating environment will help to encourage healthy growth and development.
Here are the foods that you can add for healthy weight gain
- Breastmilk
- Potato
- Eggs
- Dry Fruits Powder
- Sprouted sathumaavu powder
- Wheat
- Ghee
Check out baby food charts for other months here:
- 6 Months Baby Food Chart
- 7 Months Baby Food Chart
- 9 Months Baby Food Chart
- 10 Months Baby Food Chart
- 11 Months Baby Food Chart
- 1 Year Baby Food Chart
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Frequently asked Questions
What should babies eat at 8 months?
According to WHO, Babies can eat all foods at 8 months of age provided they do not have any history of food allergy. In this detailed article, we have given 8 months baby food chart for indian babies with complete recipes
How much solids should an 8 month old eat?
8 month old babies can have 3 meals a day and the amount totally depends on your baby's cues.
What can my 8 month old eat for breakfast?
8 month old baby can eat the following for breakfast
1. Pancakes
2. Cheela
3. Millet Porridge
4. Eggs Scramble
5. Dosa
What vegetables are good for 8 month old?
Try these vegetables for your 8 month old baby
1. Carrot
2. Beetroot
3. Potato
4. Pumpkin
5. Bottle Gourd
6. Leafy vegetables
7. Peas
8. Sweet Potatoes
9. Broccoli
What Can I Give My 8 month old for lunch?
You can give the following recipes for your 8 month old baby as lunch
1. Vegetable Khichdi
2. Porridge
3.Ghee rice
What can I make my 8 month old for dinner?
You can give the following dishes as dinner for your 8 month old baby
1. Porridge
2. Khichdi
3. Puree
4. Pancakes
Disclaimer: This 8 months baby food chart presented here is meant as a guide and does not replace professional medical advice. You should always discuss your baby’s dietary requirements with your doctor.
- Post updated on: 24 February 2023
- Post updated on: 21 September 2019
- Post first published on: 15 July 2014
Hi
Can you please share raagi and egg yolk pancake recipe
Whenevr I am clicking on that link, other recipe is popping up
Looking forward for the recipe
Thank you
Please check these links and select recipes according to the baby’s age 🙂 – https://bit.ly/3uNZZ8C,https://bit.ly/3oM9hhq
Hi mam..how much formula to feed inbetween solid for 8 month old..per day how many ch qty man
Hi Gayu,
You can feed 24 to 32 ounces of formula in a day.
Doctor Hema
Thank you so much for your baby food items. My baby loves the instant ragi and oats powder from Little Moppet.
At what age is it ideal to introduce citrus fruits such as oranges, lime, pineapple for babies? My little one is 8 months old.
Hi Mekha,
Happy to know that your baby loved our products 🙂 Thanks a lot for your love and support. All fruits (including citrus) can be introduced one by one after 6 months itself.
Hello doc,
I needed the download link of 8mth food chart .. if can be sent to my email
Sure, We will send it to your mail id 🙂
Can we replace any meal by sathumaavu health mix . I want to keep health mix every day atleast once. Is it good for baby
Hi,
Yes, sathumaavu can be given as a meal in daily basis, but please make sure to introduce the other foods as well.
Hello! On your website, I went through 8 months baby food section. It would be very helpful if you can also mention about the quantity to offer like minimum to maximum food that a baby might eat. Coz that’s the biggest worry of a mom whether her baby has eaten sufficient enough and whether her tummy is quite full. Coz 8 months baby can be a fussy eater and say no to every food that’s offered to her. Like mine. ??♀️
Hi,
Quantity per feed depends on the baby 🙂 You can stop feeding when your baby denies and feed after an hour or two.
Need a 8 th month foodchart in pdf format to my email [email protected]
Hi Simi,
Sorry dear, we have no such PDF food charts. You can get the printable meal planner from the above article itself.
Hello mam
I want to know when to start giving wheat roti to babies
Thanks
Hi,
Roti can be soaked in dal, cut into very small pieces and given to your baby as a finger food from 8 months itself.
Mam food charts are not nt properly seen as they are written one upon the other…can i get a clear version of 8 months and following months foodchart to download
Hi Simi,
If you are using mobile, please tilt it for clear view dear. You can also subscribe our newsletter and youtube channel for more and more recipes.
Hemaji can we give curd to 8month old baby
Hi,
Yes dear. You can give. It’s better if home made fresh curd.
Hi…
Your blog is very useful. Thanks a lot.
I would like to know how many times do i need breastfeed my 8 month old son? Same as before starts solid or the number milk intake will be reduce?
Thanks in advance
Hi,
Welcome dear, from 8 months to 1 year,Your baby should have 3 meals 2 snacks and approximately 720 ml of breast milk in a day. Frequency of feeding might be according to the demand.
Hi Hema,
Thank you for creating this beautiful blog, its very useful.
Is it ok to give cow’s milk diluted once or twice a day for 9month old? I would continue to breastfeed morning and night plus give him 3 meals and snack.
Regards,
Surabhi
I would recommend cow’s milk once the baby turns 1 dear.
Hi Dr
Very good meal planner i have found for my 7mnths 3weeks old baby.
My baby does not breastfeed,he is on formula milk along with solid food…my concern is if I give him breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch within small intervals, when will he drink milk.
Hi Esha, for seventh month old you can give in small quantities and follow 7th month foodchart till baby completes 8 months
Hi doc
first of all thanks a ton for this amazing website for all new moms..it is so helpful that it gives to tip to toe info // i follow your diet charts and love to read your recipies and follow them..these days docs say no to salt and sugar to baby food..but is dat ok if i add jaggery instead of sugar and fast salt or rock salt instead of normal salt to my babys diet..Also i am a big fan of your oraganic powders..hv tried banana oats,brown rice (would like to mention i am unable to cook it in pressure cooker} hope ok..it wont act hard on babys tummy if cooked on gas..Somehow your instant sprouted ragi porridge didnt come out nice since it causes lot of lumps..:( cn raw banana powder be given during lunches? Pls suggest me some instant ready foods for my baby to carry when i am travelling with him..thanks a lot ..your website is a blessing..
Thank you for a warm and lovely review of our recipes and products.
The idea is for Ragi to ensure it is piping hot water and you are stirring it continuously to avoid lumps.
Here are some travel packs, that will be handy during your travel https://shop.mylittlemoppet.com/shop/travel-basket-for-babies/
Yes you can give raw banana powder as lunch, provided you are also giving other variants of food to the baby. Since an overall nutrition is must and you must keep giving other varieties too.
Hi Dr.Hema..can you please specify as to 1 cup equals how much ml. This is because all households will have a different measure of a cup. Also my baby who is 8 months 3 weeks old loves the sprouted sathu maavu mix:)…
Dear Suvedha,
One cup approximately equals 240ml, happy to know your son loves the sathumaavu mix
Cheers
Hema
Why do you have mid morning snack and afternoon snack in 8 months schedule? Can we not serve just breakfast lunch and dinner; and formula/bf in between the three main meals?
Hi Hema,
I am a new member here and what to understand if i want to follow your food chart for my 8 months old baby than at the same time how can i follow the 3 day rule for each recipe.
Thanks,
Meenakshi
Dear meenakshi,
It is not necessary, if you have already tried dal, rice and a few veggies then you can directly start with khichdi, the same for other foods as well
hi Dr. Hema
my baby is currently 10mon old. she often vomits particularly at the end of the day or during nite meal. when she vomits, she also vomits that she ate in the afternoon. I m worried that she will not get the required nutrition. I feel this is because of some improper digestion.
please suggest how can I overcome this.
tia
regards,
Swarupa
hi hema,i had a doubt.my son is 8month old can i give sooji gheer to him.whether i want to give white rava or wheat rava?
hi Dr. Hema.,
my baby is currently 7 mon and 3 weeks old. I m. nor sure whether to follow 7 mon diet plan or 8 mon diet plan. also in 8 mon diet plan., it is specified to introduce egg after 8 mon, but in the chart I see egg related items. so I m. bit confused. please help me.
thank you.,
regards,
Swarupa
Dear Swarupa,
You should follow the 7 month chart
Cheers
Hema
thank u.. but how abt egg and curd.. when these should be given
Dear Swarupa,
You cna give egg and curd after 8 months, you cna read more about giving eggs to baby here
Can we give dates and raisin. ? If yes how can we give
Dear Vani,
Yes you can give dates as dates ball or dates syrup
Hi, how to do ragi sheer mam
Hi Agila,
You can check this recipe Ragi Sheera for Babies
Hi Hema ji,
My baby girl just turned 8, i followed diet plans for 6 and 7 month as you have advised on your site. I am extreme happy to discover your website. Thank you so much.
Today is first day of 8th month and 1st week of 8 month diet plan. My baby hasn’t got teeth yet. Can my baby easily have steamed dosa, idli, pancakes etc?
Hi Shikha,
Make them soft enough for the baby, I cut them into longitudinal thick strips so that my daughter could hold in her hand, she just picks it up and gnaws on it, she also didnt have teeth then, she got teeth only after 1 year. he won’t finish it completely in the first try, even if he eats 1 or 2 strips by himself, that itself is a great acheivement
Thanks Dr Hema. I will try out this. I am a working women. Till now I was working half days, but now I have to work for full day, so around 8.5 hours i will be away from my baby. I needed your help to plan out Formula milk timings. Like in your scehdule: Breakfast – 9 am
Mid Morning Snack – 11 am
Lunch – 1 pm
Afternoon Snack – 4 pm
Dinner – 7 to 9 pm
Where should I include formula milk timings? and how much shall i give. I have just 2-3 days more to start my full day job. Please help me out.
Hi shikha,
usually if it is breastfeed, we advice breastfeed on demand, it entirely depends on your baby cues, ask your caretaker to give formula once in morning (between breakfast and snack or snack and lunch) and once in evening around 6 oz each feed, if in between he doesnt take his solids well, he can be given formula, and when you return you can breastfeed him
Hi Hema, what should be the serving size of khichdi, porridge or kheer for a 8 month old and by how much to increase it every month?
You can give half to 1 cup, you can increase as per the need of the baby
Hi Hema. My daughter is 8 mths old and hv started your diet chart. She loves your recipes. Thanks a lot . Just wanted to kno d recipes for fried cauliflower and plain pancakes and and does bread ff means bread sticks dat v get in d market??
Hi Rashmi, Thank you , for pancakes you can check put plain wheat pancakes on the blog, for the fried cauliflower, boil cauliflower in water, and just toss it in oil with a little jeera powder or any spices of your choice and give it as finger food. For the bread finger food, cut fresh whole wheat bread into sticks and toss them in ghee for a minute and give as finger food
Hi Hema ji, when you say cheese, you mean paneer or cheese slices? All types of cheeses (except paneer) have pre-added salt in it. Is it OK to give cheese that has salt in it to 8 month old baby?
Also, can i introduce gram flour to my 8 month old baby? Can I give boiled chana as well?
Thanks!
It is paneer Parul, will change it accordingly, Yes you can introduce gram flour to your baby, boil the chana, remove the skin and mash a little and give the chana
Hi hema m my dear son 8month s old.i tried broccoli wth cheese ,but he don’t want to gulp.pls introduce some interesting recipes with broccoli. & Thanks for yummy recipes .
Cut broccoli into small florets, dip in a mixture of besan and rice flour, either bake it or deep fry it, will get you more recipes soon