Start your little one’s journey into solid foods the right way with our 6 months Baby Food Chart! Includes healthy and nutritious Indian recipes too!
So your baby is 6 months old – congratulations, she’s ready to start solid foods! Many Moms eagerly wait for that moment when their little ones start eating new foods. It’s so much fun to watch the expressions on those little faces change as they taste new flavors!
Things to Remember before Weaning your Baby
Be sure that your baby is ready for starting solids by checking her physical developmental milestones. Please remember that at this age, breast milk is still a major part of your baby’s diet. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months of age, and breast milk to complement solids for the next year or more.
Make sure you are well prepared with all the essentials for weaning your baby.
Your baby’s immune system is still weak and she is vulnerable to all kinds of germ attacks. So, ensure that all your baby’s feeding utensils are absolutely clean and sterilized. If you’re confused about how to do it, then this video on how to sterilize feeding utensils for babies should help.
Initially, it can be difficult to know exactly how much solid food for a 6-month-old. You don’t really need a lot of solid food for your baby at this age. About 90 ml per feed twice a day should be enough to begin with. Before starting out, you may want to check our post on how to introduce solids to Baby for some useful tips and tricks.
Here is a look at the foods you can introduce this month:
Basic Tips for Feeding your 6 Month Old Baby:
- You can make any of the purees or porridge runny by adding breast milk or formula milk
- Thicker purees will help add calories
- Follow a routine to feed baby, like tying on the bib, putting him in his chair, etc.
- Continue to breastfeed on demand
6 Months Baby Food Chart with Indian Recipes
Here is the 6 months baby food chart for indian babies.
Week 1 – 6 Months Baby Food Chart
Day 1 – The best choice for a baby’s first food is fruit. Start with 1 tablespoon of Apple puree once a day.
Day 2 – Increase to 2 tablespoons of Apple Puree twice a day.
Day 3 – Increase to 3 tablespoons of Apple Puree twice a day.
Day 4 – You can now introduce a new solid, a vegetable. You can start with carrots, by giving 1 tablespoon Carrot Puree once a day.
Day 5 – Increase to 2 tablespoons of carrot puree twice a day.
Day 6 – Increase to 3 tablespoons of carrot puree twice a day.
Day 7 – Go with apple puree in the morning and carrot puree in the evening.
Week 2 -6 Months Baby Food Chart
Now that your baby has gotten used to a texture other than that of milk, you can continue with two solid meals a day. The recommended feeding schedule for 6 month old babies is somewhere during mid morning and early afternoon ,around 3:00 PM, but you can adjust it to your baby’s liking. You can find the recipes mentioned in the chart by clicking on the links below.
| Day | Mid-Morning | Early Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Carrot Puree | Rice Cereal |
| Tuesday | Rice Cereal | Apple Puree |
| Wednesday | Barley Cereal | Rice Cereal |
| Thursday | Potato Puree | Barley Cereal |
| Friday | Banana Puree | Potato Puree |
| Saturday | Rice Cereal | Banana Puree |
| Sunday | Potato Puree | Barley Cereal |
Week 3- 6 Months Baby Food Chart
Continue with the same timings as earlier, with two solid meals per day. You can introduce some new grains, fruit and vegetables this week. Get the recipes of the dishes in the chart by clicking on the links below.
| Day | Mid-Morning | Early Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Apple Puree | Ragi Porridge |
| Tuesday | Barley Cereal | Carrot Puree |
| Wednesday | Pear Puree | Rice Cereal |
| Thursday | Barley Cereal | Pear Puree |
| Friday | Sweet Potato Puree | Apple Puree |
| Saturday | Pear Puree | Sweet Potato Puree |
| Sunday | Potato Puree | Ragi Porridge |
Week 4- 6 Months Baby Food Chart
This week, you can continue with baby’s familiar foods, and introduce some new ones. If anyone in the family has celiac disease, gluten intolerance or any kind of wheat allergy, talk to your doctor before introducing wheat. Get the recipes by clicking the links below.
| Day | Mid-Morning | Early Afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Apple Puree | Boiled Dal |
| Tuesday | Oats Cereal | Banana Puree |
| Wednesday | Avocado Puree | Ragi Porridge |
| Thursday | Rice Cereal | Avocado Puree |
| Friday | Bottle Gourd Puree | Boiled Dal |
| Saturday | Oats Cereal | Bottle Gourd Puree |
| Sunday | Avocado Puree | Barley Cereal |
Please note that these meal plans aren’t written in stone! This is just a guide that gives you an idea about what to feed your baby, when to feed and how much to feed. You can customize these meal plans to your baby’s convenience and routine. If she doesn’t like a food, wait a few weeks before introducing it again. Be patient, don’t expect your baby to polish off the plate at every meal! It’ll take another two months for her to completely finish the portions, so don’t try to force-feed the remaining food on the plate.
However, do consider the risk of food allergies. You can’t be sure if your baby is allergic to any food, so always follow the 3-Day Rule before introducing any new food to your baby. This will also help you rule out any foods that are causing indigestion in your baby.
How do you know that your baby has an allergy to a particular food?
If a food doesn’t suit your baby, your baby may present with the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Rashes
- Incessant Crying (due to stomach pain)
What to do if your baby is allergic to a particular food?
If your baby is allergic to a particular food, stop it immediately and restart it after 2 months. At every point, be sure to follow the 3-day rule – whether introducing a new food or reintroducing an old one. You can start a “Baby Food Diary” to keep track of your little one’s favorite recipes and specific food allergies.
Please click this link for other 6 months Baby Food Recipes.
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Use these food charts 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.
If you wish to get a 6 months baby food chart pdf then you can sign up here
Check out 6 to 12 months baby food chart pdf here:
- 7 Months Baby Food Chart
- 8 Months Baby Food Chart
- 9 Months Baby Food Chart
- 10 Months Baby Food Chart
- 11 Months Baby Food Chart
- 1 Year Baby Food Chart
Many moms ask about food for a 6-month baby to gain weight, we have covered that also in this article, let us know if you find it useful.
Post Updated on:
- 20th March 2022
- 19th May 2021
- 11th June 2019
Post first published on: 7
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The information presented here is meant to be a guide and does not replace professional medical advice. You should always discuss your baby’s dietary requirements with your doctor.
I saw an updated post with different items in Instagram page.is that the latest one?if so kindly update here
Hi,
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Very informative article… thanks a lot
It’s definitely our pleasure Ameesha 🙂
Very very useful guide .thanks for ur help for us
Our pleasure Ananthi 🙂
Hello Dr.,
You have mentioned to follow 3 day rule for every new food, but in your 2nd week menu Barley cereal, potato purée and banana purée is only mentioned for 2 days in a row.
Please advise.
Hi Pooja,
We have given several options. You can select according to the feasibility.3 day rule is obsolete, but it’s good to be followed for sensitive tummies to check if baby has allergic reactions.
Hi doctor,my baby completed 6 months yesterday according to the chart which food chart should follow 6 month chart or seven month !!
You can start with 6 months food chart. Happy Feeding 🙂
hello doctor my son will start his 7 month im confused in respect to what solids to give doctor kindly guide
Hi Preetam,
You can follow our seven month’s food chart dear 🙂
Haii mom,
My lo s gonna start his 7th month.
Now only i have started solid can u plz guide me.im bit confused of it
Hi Gayathri,
You can start with 6 months food chart and then proceed with 7 months food chart dear.
Hi… My daughter is 6 and half month old and I have started lunch and dinner.. can I continue this.. show your chart
Yes, you can follow our food chart Anju.
Hi can you recommend some instant mix for 6 month old baby as am travelling abroad.i won’t be able to make puree wen I go out .or is it better to carry puree? I mean apple or pear puree and give after 2 hrs ?
Hi Jasmine,
Natural nutritious instant mixes is the best option dear (this can be given after introducing the basic foods). But please make sure to introduce the new foods few days prior to travel, to check if baby is comfortable with the new addition and also be aware of the airport formalities.
Hi my mom prepares a sathumaavu with ragi and 13 other grains included in it .can it be given to 6 month old baby ?
Hi Jasmine,
Yes dear, It can be given after introducing the basic foods.
ingredients say 1/2cup water but in video it says 1 cup. which one to follow?
Hi Anu,
May I know the recipe name please?
Hi mam my son is 6 month old and I started to feed him moons dal water should I start feeding water or breast milk is good enough
Hi Sandhya,
Water is not required as you are breast feeding. But you can also feed water checking the baby cues.
My baby’s birth weight was 1.8kg and now she is 6.5 month old her weight is 5 kg. Her appetite is extremely low. She drinks 60 ml formula milk 5-6 times a day and whenever I offer her anything to eat she doesn’t want to eat.. I am very tensed.. how can I increase her appetite and weight?
Hi Sakshi,
Baby’s present weight is perfectly fine dear. It’s time to concentrate in introducing different nutritious foods to your baby. It’s okay if baby eats one or two spoons, that’s completely fine. You can stop when baby denies food and then feed after 2 hours. Gradually baby’s appetite would increase.
Hello dr.hema,
Happy with good aroma n texture of organic rice for six months+..but my baby isn’t having it.:(..he is 5 months+10 days old.so started with first food from little moppet.
Wat can I add other than apple n carrot puree to it?so that he eats without any hassle.heis having if I add apple puree..kindly help.
Hi Archana,
Thank you dear. Only breastfeeding is recommended till baby becomes 6 months old. Hope you started with the doctor’s guidance. Banana, pear, sweet potato, raisins syrup, beetroot puree can also be used to sweeten baby foods.
Ok then:)
Thnq dr.hema..raisins syrup can b prepared or readymade is available?
Hi,
You can make it at home dear. Take a cup of raisins, rinse well, add water and boil the raisins in a saucepan until it becomes thick. Boil until it becomes to sauce like consistency. That’s it 🙂
Hello mam
My 7 month baby is suffering from diarrhea from last 3 days due to this he gets dehydrated. Dr. has given him saline drips . Now he is fine but today
Due to lactose intolerance he got v bad rashes infact blisters on his anal region.He is in unbearable pain.Plz suggest me something
Hi,
Sorry dear, we won’t be able to give suggestions without physically examining the baby. Kindly check with the pediatrician immediately.
Ok thanku mam
Welcome 🙂
When can we start giving spinach puree to babies? Which spinach is best to introduce?
Hi,
Spinach can be introduced to babies around 6 to 7 months, but the oxalates and nitrates present in spinach might not be suitable for some babies. So it is recommended to introduce around 8 months of age. Any spinach, which your family eats can be given to your baby (with no salt).
Hello mam.My baby is passing green coloured stool from last 2 days twice daily. Is this the thing to worry about.
And mam when to start giving water to baby? My baby is 6 months 10 days old.
Hi,
Green stool is common in babies while getting introduced to new foods. So it’s not to be worried. You can feed the baby with water from 6 months. Water can be given in sips during feeding time and also find the baby cues and feed accordingly.
Hello mam
My baby is 6 months 10 days old
I had given him 2 inches of mashed banana yesterday at 11 am
He had nt passed stool even once yesterday otherwise he passes stool 2 -3 time a day…Does banana causes constipation?
Hi,
Bananas are fiber rich and it won’t cause constipation dear. Don’t worry if baby doesn’t poop for one or two days. It’s not to be concerned about as long as he does not cry during potty or pass blood.
Thanku Dr.
Welcome 🙂
My bady brith weight is 3.960 kg. Now is weight is 5.520 kg and he is 4 months
Hey Divya,
If you would like to know whether your baby has the correct weight according to his age then do check the below given link.
https://bit.ly/2FoT2QZ
My baby weight was 1.6 kg at birth ,now she is 4 2 kg and she is 4 mths
Hi Kavita,
Please don’t worry of weight if baby is active and healthy.
Hi mam,
Can I give water to 6 month old baby,
If so
1.How much quantity they need for a day
2.should give after meals only or can be given sip by sip through out the day.
Kindly advise.
Hi Suba,
Yes dear,you can give water while feeding. It can be 1 or 2 sips of water after every feed. You can also give water little by little by checking on baby cues. You can check for more details here.
Hi Dr.Hema my son will enter 6th month this march 13 th…i have started him on cerelac rice frm past 2 weeks twice a day aprt frm the formula feeds which he is on…can i start dal or chawal ka pani or apple n carrot puree…or shud i wait till he enters 6th mnth…
Hi Simi,
Hope you have started solids early, after getting your pediatrician’s advice. In that case you can follow the diet plan. We personally never recommend any food with preservatives or artificial sweeteners. And only exclusive breast feeding is recommended till baby becomes 6 months of age. After 6 months, all the food items mentioned by you can be given.
Hi hema! I went through the links for the 6 months food chart as my daughter will turn 6 months this month end! Nd yes, indeed the food charts n tips were really helpful! Kudos n a ton of thanks n love to u and ur team!
Love and regards
Hi Marryam,
Thanks a ton for your love and appreciation dear 🙂 . This means a lot to us.
Thanxs …..
Nw I know wat food items I have to give
to my baby really before m confuse everyone telling different things at some point all r correct but ? my situation is Kiya doooo…. Anyhow again big thnxs after2 weeks I’ll start this food chart n want some baby packed n some suggestions,?? …
Hi Urmila,
Thank You 🙂 Please find link below with complete details on nutritious mixes (age wise). Link – https://goo.gl/PekdX6
Hi my kid is 6 month plus kindly suggest weight gaining food for her
Hi Hema,
You can add avocado, peas, pear, peach, ghee, oats, ragi, coconut oil, bananas, raw kerala bananas, potatoes, sweet potato, sathumaavu etc to her diet (Please do follow 3 day rule). These are weight gaining foods and feeding with this will give better results.
Hi Dr.Hema, your website is so useful. i had 1 doubt that 6months chart means baby has to complete 6 months or entered into 6 months. Now my son completed 6 months and entered into 7th month. which month chart i have to follow? Also we started Nestum rice cereal after baby entered into 5th month. now we are feeding 2 times a day. shall we continue the same along with food chart?
Hello Harika,
The 6th Month food chart should be used when your child enters the 6 month. Currently your child is 7 months old then you should use 7 months old child food chart. The below given link contains the 7 month old food chart – https://goo.gl/YF2Exp
Thank u for this useful tips for 6month babies.your tips is very nice.
Welcome dear 🙂
Is it ok to start 2 meals a day from 6 months?
Hi Ishita,
It is completely alright to start with 2 meals in a day.
Hello doctor,
can i use hand pounded sona masuri rice to feed my 6.5 month old?
Hi Rina,
Yes dear you can use hand pounded sonamasuri rice.
Hello Doctor,
Your food charts are very useful. During 1st week 3 day rulebhas been followed and only two purees have been introduced. But from second week new foods have been introduced on daily basis and on same day without following 3 day rule and the ingredients of the same are totally different from apple and carrot purees. Is it fine to follow in the same manner without 3 day rulre.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Yamini,
Thanks for the appreciation dear. 3 day rule has to be followed for all new ingredients. We have given you a wide variety of vegetable and fruit recipes to introduce from second week. Please select from them and go ahead with 3 day rule.
Hello doctor
Please suggest me feeding position to start solid foods..My baby going to complete 6 months.. shall we feed food by putting baby n lying position
Hi Geetha,
Please avoid complete lying position. Head has to be held little high while feeding.
Hello doctor
I’m mother 6 months old baby..I’m going to start solid food..in which position we make baby to feed food? For my daughter I gave by sitting in floor put baby on my legs and I feed.. I don’t know tat position s correct or not..Pls guide me position of feeding..
Hi Geetha,
Your feeding position is right dear, you can also try few more methods, Sit with crossed legs, keep the baby on your lap with head a little high and feed or stretch your legs, keep pillow (across) and make the baby lye on your leg facing you, pillow would help in keeping the head tilted and it will be comfortable to feed, or you can even make the baby sit with back support and feed. Follow whatever works the best for you 🙂
Hi Dr.Hema. Your chart is wonderful.my baby is going to complete 6th month in a week. I have a doubt regarding homemade cerlac which is not included in the chart. While giving purees when homemade cerlac is to be given? And what all the ingredients to be added in homemade cerlac
Hi Sneha,
Thank you 🙂 Introduce sathumaavu in little amount first, check for digestive pattern and then continue. You can give as breakfast, mid meal or as evening snack. Please find below the link with sathumaavu recipe – https://goo.gl/1VTPAx
Hello mam… Can I add palm sugar for my 6months baby’s food ??? He doesn’t take a food even apple puree included without sweet taste … Vat can I do ??? Please reply me.. thanks in advance
Hi Jenifer,
You can use sugar or jaggery after 1. Add Fruit purees like banana, apple, pear, or any fruit to sweeten porridge kind of foods, You can also add dates powder as a natural sweetener. Ghee can be added as a taste enhancer.
Hi Hema,
I am wondering about the quantity of solid for my 6.5 months old. How much exactly should I give in case I am feeding him saathumaavu or ragi that I bought from your store. Also, in sooji kheer the recipe on your website calls for 1 cup sooji. Isn’t it a lot for for the baby? Your recipes are great but I am confused about the quantity being given, even for veg and fruit puree. Can you help me on this?
Sure dear, Quantity completely depends on you and your baby. You can trust your mother instinct while feeding. Please stop feeding when the baby shows signals of denial. If you feel that the quantity fed is less, you can feed again in 2 hours. We have to make sure that the tiny tummy is full 🙂 You can prepare by reducing the quantity of sooji as per your need.
Hello mam,
Am having twin babies and they r 170 days old. Am managing Brest milk along with Formula for both.
I have started semi solids since last week.
First I have started with rice kanji followed by apple puree on alternate days.
As of now am giving one meal per day either kanji or puree. When can I start to give two meals and what else I can give them.
Kindly advise. I wish to reduce formula feed.
Regards,
Uthara.
Hi Uthra,
This blog has the complete details of balanced, nutritious diet for 6 months baby. It has the recipes of the same. Hope this helps you to start with.
Hello mam… Your site is very useful for me.. I hav one doubt.. From which month we can start fruits like apple, pear etc juices or purees without steaming? . My baby is 9 months now.. Pls reply
Hi Shafna,
Thank you dear, you can steam the fruits ( one ingredient ), mash and give for your baby from 6 months itself. Juices can be given for your baby. But introduce little , follow 3 day rule and then gradually increase the quantity ( limit 4 to 6 ounces per day ).
Hello Dr,
My son is completing his 6 month. i have started some solids for him along with BM. But now i m really worried that my milk supply is very low that i m unable to feed him properly
I am confused that if it is ok if i brestfeed him only twice or thrice a day. And also he spits up milk a lot.
Please advice.
Hi Shankari, you can have foods that help boost your milk supply- https://goo.gl/bv87aA, you can also try our lactobooster product that helps improve your supply, https://goo.gl/SBsS3R
Hi Doctor
My baby is 6 months and I started with banana puree and carrot puree (both in a day) for a week. Then i gave apple puree, peas puree and cerelac in evening and now giving pear puree and loki puree and cerelac. all this i did for three days each. Is it ok? He is taking it well. i will now start with avocado/pumpkin etc. when do i start dal ka pani and rice water?.
Thanks. waiting for your advice.
Hi Harleen, you can start with dal ka paani and chawal ka paani now. It is one of the first foods that can be introduced with purees.
Hi Hema,
My baby boy is turning 6 months on the 21st of this month. I have ordered 3 packs of your sathumaavu health mix. However, when I look at your chart it does not mention your health mix anywhere. When am supposed to give my baby this health mix? Also, shall I order less quantities as your health mix does not have preservatives, hence less shelf life.
Look forward to your reply.
Regards
Hi Ayesha, You can give your baby Sathumaavu after he is used to having simple purees and porridges. He should be used to having porridges like rice, ragi and wheat before starting sathumaavu. You can order according to your requirement, it has a shelf life of upto 4 months when kept outside and upto 6 months when refrigerated.
Hi Dr. My son is 6.5 months old formula fed baby. I am starting solids for him. Can I follow this and the other Month wise charts for him.? I want to stop formula as Early as possible, as he is having digestion issues with formula.
Yes certainly you must follow this and other food charts. Eventually intake of formula will reduce when the little one starts enjoy other foods.
HI Dr. Hema. My son is 6.5 months old formula fed baby. I am starting solids for him. Can I follow this and the other Month wise charts for him.? I want to stop formula as Early as possible, as he is having digestion issues with formula.
Hi…my baby is 6&half month old , I am giving him solid twice a day morning 10:30am fruit puree and afternoon 1:30pm cereals . My question is how much milk should I Feed him? He is formula feeded baby . As of now he drink 700ml formula milk in 24hrs….is it OK or should I try giving more milk?
Dear, this much milk is decent as the baby grows you can ensure that you give best options from food chart.
i need 6 month boy baby food chart
this link has that chart dear. You can also search the site for many more recipes for 50 first foods.
Hi Hema, You havn’t followed 3 day rule for new foods from second week, is it ok to skip 3 day rule from second week.
Please advise.
If most of the ingredients are individually already tasted by the kid, it will be fine to skip the 3 day rule.
Hi Dr Hema,
My son is turning 8 months soon. I am giving him a lot of home made purees and sathumavu kanji,starting from 6 months. Unfortunately he wont take the food if its bland. He needs it to be sweet. Though i don’t give him sugar/salt, i have to include palm jaggery in his sathumavu kanji and other purees. Are there any ways to wean him off the palm jaggery too?
thanks Arthi
Dear , it is just a habit and hence you can give alternatives to baby so that he doesnt take much of palm jaggery.
Hi Hema,
My baby is about to complete 6 months.
Your blog is very helful . I have started giving mashed watery dal .
Want to give apple juice. Can you pls suggest recipe. Apple puree will cause constipation as suggested. So pls advice
Dear please search for apple puree on the site, and you will love the variety of options we have.
I have started apple puree n pomegranate juice for my baby. He has completed 6months on 7th july2017. After that he is doing potylittle amount tight n little amount watery. Is it ok?
It is perfectly fine, as we introduce new food, you will observed such changes.
Hello doctor,
My baby is 6 month old ,can I know what fruits to give her when she has cold and cough and are there any home remedies for cold and cough.And is it ok to give ragi when she has cold.
As your baby completes 6 months, there are various options you can try like banana etc. Also here are some home remedies for cold https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/top-20-home-remedies-for-cough-and-cold-for-children/
Ragi you can give in small portions to start with. Ensure that you follow a 3 day rule as suggested in the article also.
Hi
just loved ur website ,it has all the req info
my baby has completed 6 months currently m feeding him foods 3 times a day morning fruit purees lunch time either rice or suji evng vegetable puree
hope dats fine..aftr this what should I start ? are oats recommended..he is in his 1st week of 6 th month..hw abt ragi kheer? should I add jiggery and give
waiting for ur revert thanks
Pankita, I hope the baby is doing well and jaggery we avoid until one year. Here are some great options for 7 month baby – https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/diet-chart-for-7-month-babies/
Hi
Your website is of great help.
My 6 month daughter is too eager to eat everything and asks for more quantities than mentioned and digests them also. I breast feed on demand but she demands bf even after having a proper solid meal. Should i continue giving both at the same time or should i increase the solids quantity for the two meals..
Babies are unique in the ways they grow and adapt to food. I am glad she is reciprocating well to food diets, keep feeding as per demand and a little more than prescribed is okay if her tummy doesn’t feel filled.
Here is 7th month food chart https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/diet-chart-for-7-month-babies/
Hey..
Hope you are doing good..
Just to make sure..
My pediatrician said a big no to citrus fruits..
But you have included it..
Then please follow your pediatrician, each doctor has different views
thank u mom..
my son is 5 months old,he is starting his 6th month i started solid food apple puree,1st day 15ml, 2nd day 15ml morning 15 ml eve,3rd day 3 times 15ml,then i started carrot followed same,when i am starting 7 th day carrot puree and apple puree how much i should feed for each feed?? then 8th day if i start rice cereal how much i should go with again 15ml only for that whole day?please explain me
Dear Archana,
You can give 15-20 ml of apple in morning, 15 ml of carrot in evening , if your baby demands more then you can give on demand on the 7th day, you can start same way with rice again
Hi mam
My baby is 6 1/2 mnth i have been following your receipes n chart for my baby since starting. My baby is fussy eater i have tried porridge, purees and juices she only eats carrot receipes, lentil soup and sweet potatoes she doesnt like rice cereal, moong dal khichdi, apple puree and other vegetable purees she is very choosy while eating what should i do now.
Also my doctor suggest me to start with formula milk since one month i’m trying but she is not taking it.
And i want to know that can i try date syrup to some porridges if yes then in which quatity and is it safe for my baby??
Dear Snehal,
Keep giving different varieties, I know it is easy said than done, but keep trying. Yes you can give dates syrup after 7-8 months
Hi mam
My baby is 6 1/2 mnth i have been following your receipes n chart for my baby since starting.my baby is fussy eater i have tried porridge purees and juices she only eats carrots receipes lentil soup and
Dear Snehal,
Great to know the recipes were helpful, do try beetroot and some fruits, she has just started weaning so you don’t have to worry about her fussiness, she will be interested in new varieties do try something new for her
Hello Dr. Hema
Too good your site.It was already enough int for now. If I have any problem in future I’ll come to you
Thanks a lot for such a nice information.
Sadhana
Great to know it was helpful
Can I give bonnisan to my 6 month baby? Once a day.
I don’t recommend giving it regularly
Hi hema,
My son 6month old.i don’t have enough milk to feed him sinister started nanpro formula milk.but he is not taking formula milk and cerelac also.after eating cerelac he started going stool tightly.he is becoming lean .I ordered sathumavu from our site.is it enough for him.please give some suggestions and tips to increase his weight.
Dear Prasanna,
Sorry for the delayed reply, do let me know if you need help
Hi Hema,
While searching food recipes for my 7 month old daughter came across your site. Loved your site, it has so many recipes, the instruction are so clear and pictures make it more apt.
I have question regarding the storage of food. As I am a working mom so don’t get time to prepare the dishes on daily basis, is it fine if I make the purees and put in ice tray, freeze them and when needed thaw it and use for a week.
Thanks,
Priyanka
Hi Priyanka,
Thank you for your appreciation 🙂
Yes you can freeze food and use later, but be sure that you don’t refreeze the thawed food.
Hema
Hello Dr Hema,
Guy evening.
I recently subscribed to your website.
Lately I was searching for good home made recipes for infants. Very happy with the exhaustive list mentioned here.
I have 6 month old baby. I started solids at 5 months. Once ragi and one carrot puree. Rest all times breastfeeding.
My son is 8kg now. From 3 days he has cold. Blocked nose. Can you please suggest me any home remedies to overcome cold.
Can I continue to give carrot puree during cold. Or should I avoid any food at this time.
Your reply would be very helpful.
Thanks,
Sushma
Hello sushma,
Thank you for your appreciation, it means a lot 🙂
You can try saline drops to overcome the blocked nose or try this Nasobuddy aspirator, it works well
Yes you can continue with carrot puree
Take care
Hema
Hi mam
Nice website
I need to know the food that you have mentioned for six month old baby..whether the food has to be given raw or it has to be cooked??? Like apple puree, potato puree etc…..plz reply
Hi Preethi,
Please check the recipes by clicking the link, apple and potato has to be steamed
Hello Hema,
In the above chart, the frequency of food for 6 months baby is twice i.e at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Can I increase the frequency? Can i add one more meal in the evening?
I give her juices at 11 am and purees at 3 pm. Please suggest meals for evenings so that baby feels full for longer time.
Thanks.
Hi Kunal,
Yes you cna give three meals if your baby is ok with it, do breastfeed on demand as till 1 year of age, breastmilk should be the major nutritional source for teh baby. you cna move the 11 am schedule little prior to 9 am, then 1 pm and then 4 pm
Hi
Thanks for your revert.
I do breastfeed on demand.
Can you suggest some meal option for 4:00 pm
Thanks!
Any puree or porridge would be good
Thank you so much for your revert !!! 🙂
Hi,
My baby is 6 months old n have started with fruit juices and purees. But now she is suffering from too much gases. Should I add water to the juices? Till now i am giving extracted juices directly (without water). Please suggest.
My paed has asked to start cow’s milk. But read on your website regarding the cons. So i am Confused!
P.S. : Your recipes are superb and properly explained.
Hi Kunal,
I don’t think so juices may be the reason for gases, though I would advice you to give more of fruit purees than juices, as purees are nutritionally superior.
My advice would be since your doctor has approved cow;s milk, you can add milk for porridges but never replace cow’s milk for breast milk
Cheers
Hema
Hi doctor,
My boy is about to start his 5 months . So shall i give him ragi porridge, and apple puree
Hi Dharani,
It is always advisable to start solids after 6 months, if your paediatrician advices to start early, you cna go ahead, also check this link ” How to know whether my baby is ready for solids?”
Hello dr.
I am a working women and my baby stay in day care for hole day. So is it ok if i cook puree in the morning and feed her at 11am and 3 pm in a day.
Hi Varsha,
The viability of the puree depends on type of vegetable or fruit, for example apple puree has to be consumed immediatley as the hours go by all the nutrients are totally lost, I can guide through this, you can book a appointment through this link Consult Dr Hema
Hi Dr. Hema
My son is 7 months old…I give him pumped bm and have started him on solids when he had completed 6 months.
How many time in a day shud I gv him solids n how much bm he needs?
He is about 9 KGS.
Hi Neeta, Give solids twice a day and the rest of the feeds are breastmilk on demand
Thanks for your reply Dr Hema…when do we increase the number of solid feeds was my question…
Hi neeta, when you start you can start with once a day then slowly increase it to twice by end of 6 month and 3 meals by end of 7 month
Thanks Dr. Hemapriya!
You are welcome Neeta 🙂
My son is six months old. I just yesterday bought Heinz, oats and apple flavour porridge. It contains Gluten. can I give him the product?
Is gluten ok for babies over 5 months?
I have sent you an email
Hello Hema This is NIsha here My Daughter is 5yrs old . She is very choosy for eating . Will you please suggest me some healthy Diet for my Daughter .Its really very helpful for me.
You can check this chart https://www.mylittlemoppet.com/indian-toddler-food-chart-with-recipes-1/ or if you need a customized chart just for your daughter, email me at [email protected]
Hi Hema
Hope u r fine. This chart is to be given from the beginning of six months or after completion of six months. My son rakshith was born on September 30 2014 and I am breastfeeding him. So as per the above chart when should I start solids. Is it from March 1 week or April 1 week 2015. Please advise.
Also regarding pressure cuker can we use the anodised model in prestige( the black one in prestige cookers) for babies
Hi Helen,
This chart is to be followed after the completion of 6 months, if your paed has given green signal for solids, you can follow the 5 th month diet chart for your baby, stainless steel cooker is advisable