Little children can get particularly fussy during fever, but they still need their nutrition. Get help from our Fever Food Chart for Babies and Toddlers.

We all get sick, and when we do, the first thing we want is our Moms! It’s the same with our children, and along with our presence, another important thing they need is nutrition. However, that is easier said than done, considering kids don’t have the appetite to eat anything when they’re sick. Some children may also feel nauseous, which makes it even more challenging to hold food down.

That’s why it’s important to choose foods carefully during a fever. The foods we choose should be able to fight the infection by boosting immunity, and it should also provide enough energy to get through this phase. Sufficient fluid intake is also important to prevent dehydration.

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Considering all this, breast milk is one of the best foods to feed during a fever. It’s got enough calories and liquid, and it also contains antibodies that help your little one fight the fever. It also offers comfort at a time your baby needs it the most. Along with this, you can add some supplementary solids when your baby is over 6 months.

During a fever, babies can only eat a little, so it’s important to make that little count, in terms of calories and nutrients. Here are food charts for every age, covering all the meals of the day for 5 days. Hopefully by the end of this period, your little one should be up and have an appetite to eat all her favorite foods!

Fever Food Chart for Babies and Toddlers

Important Note: Please remember that these food charts are only for guidance and not a substitute for medical advice. Breast milk is the best food for babies, so breast feed whenever your baby wants. The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for babies under 6 months.

6 Months Fever Food Chart

7 Months Fever Food Chart

8 Months Fever Food Chart

9 Months Fever Food Chart

10 Months Fever Food Chart

11 Months Fever Food Chart

Fever Food Chart for Toddlers (Above One Year)

Tips for Feeding Your Child During Fever

• If your baby is too weak and tired to suck, express some breast milk and feed with a spoon
• Choose foods with more calorie content to avoid losing weight
• Keep the focus on protein, with foods like milk, dal and eggs or chicken
• Avoid oily, spicy and high fiber foods since they can be difficult to digest
• Cut down on butter, ghee and fried foods as well as soups with cream
• Offer only small quantities at a time, and offer them at more frequent and regular intervals
• Don’t force the child to eat, and stick to fluids in case of vomiting
• Maintain an upright position when feeding the child; don’t feed when lying down
• For toddlers, offer liquids like ginger tea or ajwain water throughout the day

Basically, just feed your baby whatever she likes, which may include fluids, soft solids and as much breast milk as she wants. Most children recover their appetites once the fever passes, and they often eat more to makeup for what they lost during the fever. This is the body’s natural process, so there’s no need to worry too much. However, if the child is not eating at all, get medical help.