It’s every mother’s concern, what kind of food can be introduced to baby starting to eat supplementary food. What is good for my growing baby and what can benefit his long term health. It’s true that nutrition in first year has long term consequences affecting health throughout life. An adequately nourished infant is more likely to achieve normal mental and physical development.
The nutritional requirements in terms of body weight are highest during the first year of life because of the rapid growth and development.During 6-12 months the energy requirement is 98kcal/kg body weight. An average infants double his birth weight by the age of one year and triples by the end of first year. Satisfactory weight gain is one of the simple indication of successful feeding of baby.
Dt. Farzana Chauhan of All About Diet says, "There is increased trend of bottle feeding due to convenience which results in increased sickness and childhood obesity. Infants are ready to take supplementary feed by the age of 4 to 6 months. Before that exclusive breast feeding is advisable."
Why exclusive breast feeding till six months is recommended?
The breast milk is nutritionally adequate.
It contains substances that can protect infant against infections and provide immunity.
It’s safe and hygienic.
Its helps in developing bond between mother and child
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Dietary guidelines for 4-6 months baby
After six months along with breast milk gradually supplementary feeding can be started. Supplementary foods are the foods introduced to supplement breast milk. The foods should be pureed and strained properly before giving it to child. To start with rice kanji and dal water is preferable. Other options include, vegetables and fruit puree, non-wheat cereal and unsweetened curd. The quantity, consistency, flavour and potential allergen needs to be considered. The aim is to accustom the infant take food from spoon. Increasing the quantity of solid foods and frequency depends upon the infant’s willingness to take the solid. Food should be bland and smooth. The common food allergen includes, cow’s milk, egg, nuts, citrus fruits, meat and fish.
Some suggestions:
Mashed/ strained fruits: apple, banana, pear, peaches etc.
Pureed/ blanched and mashed vegetables: potato, spinach, carrot, green peas
Thin dals and soft rice khichdi
Rice kheer
Germinated cereal porridge
Start with small portion say 2-3 tsp at a time, then gradually increase it to ½ cup (i.e. 7-9 tbsp.) two to three times a day.
Recipe suggestion:
Dal water
Ingredient
Moong dal 3tbsp.
Method:
Pressure cook moong dal in cooker by adding 1 cups of water. Cook for five minutes on low flame and give to child using spoon.
Dietary guidelines for 6-9 months baby
During this period baby develop the grasping ability and tries to pick objects from thumb and forefinger, can transfer the things from one hand to another, put whatever in front of them into his mouth and try to chew it by moving his jaws.
At 8 months or more there is increase in baby’s appetite. Baby should be introduced to three big meals and three small meal pattern. Consistency should change from soft lumps to a mashed texture. Small amount of slat in cooked food items should be added. Avoid adding too much of sugar to foods.Finger foods like small banana, boiled eggs, potato sticks, small piece of cheese, paneer can be given. Protein rich food like properly cooked and mashed meat, chicken and fish can also be given.
How much to be given per day?
Half cup cereal
One fourth cup dairy product
Half cup vegetables and fruits
One fourth cup lentils and beans, mashed.
And 2 tbsp. of non-veg food items can be given per day.
Recipe suggestion:
Mix flour porridge
Ingredients
Ragi 1tsp
Wheat flour 1 tsp
Milk half cup
Sugar 1tsp
Method:
Combine all the ingredients and cook it for one minute after boil.
Dietary guidelines for 9-12 months baby
After 9 months a pattern of three meals a day should be followed. Food form should progress from mashed to mince to a finely chopped texture. More of finger food should be given at this age so that he can pick and eat by himself. By this time infant strengthen their ability to swallow food easily and have developed more teeth. They can now eat food using spoon, and notice what others are eating, and wants to eat same.
By this age they can eat cut fruits and vegetables, can bite soft vegetables like peas cucumber. Can eat soft cheese, curd, macaroni, eggs, paneer etc.
How much to be given per day?
¾ cup cereal
½ cup dairy product
½ cup fruit
½ cup vegetable
¼ cup non veg items
½ cup pulse
Recipe suggestion:
Muthia
Ingredients
Bean 2tbsp
Methi 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method:
Make a dough out of above mentioned ingredients. Using hands make a cylindrical shape of it and steam. This muthia can a nutritious finger food for your child.
Tips:
Start with introducing single food at a time. Carefully notice if baby is able to tolerate it or not. Watch out for any food allergies baby is experiencing.
The nutritional requirements in terms of body weight are highest during the first year of life because of the rapid growth and development.During 6-12 months the energy requirement is 98kcal/kg body weight. An average infants double his birth weight by the age of one year and triples by the end of first year. Satisfactory weight gain is one of the simple indication of successful feeding of baby.
Dt. Farzana Chauhan of All About Diet says, "There is increased trend of bottle feeding due to convenience which results in increased sickness and childhood obesity. Infants are ready to take supplementary feed by the age of 4 to 6 months. Before that exclusive breast feeding is advisable."
Why exclusive breast feeding till six months is recommended?
The breast milk is nutritionally adequate.
It contains substances that can protect infant against infections and provide immunity.
It’s safe and hygienic.
Its helps in developing bond between mother and child
Diet for 12-18 Month Old Baby
Diet for 18-24 Month Old Baby
7 Milk Recipes for Toddlers
5 Yummy Snack Recipes for Toddlers
Know more about Introducing Solid Food to Babies.
No Salt and Sugar For Babies Till One Year !
Tips to increase appetite in babies and kids
Dietary guidelines for 4-6 months baby
After six months along with breast milk gradually supplementary feeding can be started. Supplementary foods are the foods introduced to supplement breast milk. The foods should be pureed and strained properly before giving it to child. To start with rice kanji and dal water is preferable. Other options include, vegetables and fruit puree, non-wheat cereal and unsweetened curd. The quantity, consistency, flavour and potential allergen needs to be considered. The aim is to accustom the infant take food from spoon. Increasing the quantity of solid foods and frequency depends upon the infant’s willingness to take the solid. Food should be bland and smooth. The common food allergen includes, cow’s milk, egg, nuts, citrus fruits, meat and fish.
Some suggestions:
Mashed/ strained fruits: apple, banana, pear, peaches etc.
Pureed/ blanched and mashed vegetables: potato, spinach, carrot, green peas
Thin dals and soft rice khichdi
Rice kheer
Germinated cereal porridge
Start with small portion say 2-3 tsp at a time, then gradually increase it to ½ cup (i.e. 7-9 tbsp.) two to three times a day.
Recipe suggestion:
Dal water
Ingredient
Moong dal 3tbsp.
Method:
Pressure cook moong dal in cooker by adding 1 cups of water. Cook for five minutes on low flame and give to child using spoon.
Dietary guidelines for 6-9 months baby
During this period baby develop the grasping ability and tries to pick objects from thumb and forefinger, can transfer the things from one hand to another, put whatever in front of them into his mouth and try to chew it by moving his jaws.
At 8 months or more there is increase in baby’s appetite. Baby should be introduced to three big meals and three small meal pattern. Consistency should change from soft lumps to a mashed texture. Small amount of slat in cooked food items should be added. Avoid adding too much of sugar to foods.Finger foods like small banana, boiled eggs, potato sticks, small piece of cheese, paneer can be given. Protein rich food like properly cooked and mashed meat, chicken and fish can also be given.
How much to be given per day?
Half cup cereal
One fourth cup dairy product
Half cup vegetables and fruits
One fourth cup lentils and beans, mashed.
And 2 tbsp. of non-veg food items can be given per day.
Recipe suggestion:
Mix flour porridge
Ingredients
Ragi 1tsp
Wheat flour 1 tsp
Milk half cup
Sugar 1tsp
Method:
Combine all the ingredients and cook it for one minute after boil.
Dietary guidelines for 9-12 months baby
After 9 months a pattern of three meals a day should be followed. Food form should progress from mashed to mince to a finely chopped texture. More of finger food should be given at this age so that he can pick and eat by himself. By this time infant strengthen their ability to swallow food easily and have developed more teeth. They can now eat food using spoon, and notice what others are eating, and wants to eat same.
By this age they can eat cut fruits and vegetables, can bite soft vegetables like peas cucumber. Can eat soft cheese, curd, macaroni, eggs, paneer etc.
How much to be given per day?
¾ cup cereal
½ cup dairy product
½ cup fruit
½ cup vegetable
¼ cup non veg items
½ cup pulse
Recipe suggestion:
Muthia
Ingredients
Bean 2tbsp
Methi 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method:
Make a dough out of above mentioned ingredients. Using hands make a cylindrical shape of it and steam. This muthia can a nutritious finger food for your child.
Tips:
Start with introducing single food at a time. Carefully notice if baby is able to tolerate it or not. Watch out for any food allergies baby is experiencing.
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