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Six month baby food chart for good health: After 6 months of birth, the baby's stomach is not filled only with mother's milk. That is why doctors and health experts recommend giving solid food to the child along with milk after 6 months. When the child eats solid food along with milk, it improves his mental and physical development. When it comes to feeding solid food to the child, most parents give him dal, roti and regular food, but the child does not like to eat this. In such a situation, parents are worried about what to give their child in solid food so that he is not only nourished, but also eats to his heart's content. If you are also troubled by this, then today we are going to remove your worry through this article. Lucknow's child and pediatrician Dr. Tarun Anand has shared a video on his Instagram. In this video, the doctor has given information about what and how much should be fed to the child after 6 months.
What should I feed my baby after 6 months?
Dr. Tarun Anand says that for better physical and mental development of the child after 6 months, things made from Khichdi, Millet, Ragi and Upma can be given to him in solid food. Babies between 6 and 10 months should be given mother's milk and breakfast twice a day. At the same time, after 10 to 12 months, the child should be given 3 meals and 2 breakfasts. After 12 months, the child should be given regular food and milk. According to doctors, by 12 months the child's gums are fully developed. Giving finger food to the child after 1 year strengthens the gums. Not only this, by eating finger food, the child learns to chew the food properly. By feeding milk in this way, the mental and physical development of the child happens properly.
1). Start with a puree
Dr. Tarun says that solid food should not be given directly to the child after 6 months. The baby's food should be started with puree (liquid form). Parents can initially give the child purees like apple, carrot or sweet potato. While feeding puree to a small child, keep in mind that the child should not be fed the same fruit or vegetable puree continuously. If you have given apple puree to your child in the morning, then give him sweet potato puree in the evening. By doing this, the child will experience different tastes and he will show more interest in food.
2). Give pulses and lentils
To overcome the lack of blood in the child's body, include pulses and lentils in the diet after 6 months. According to the doctor, beans contain folic acid, which helps in promoting the growth of red blood cells. Apart from this, the folic acid present in green beans is also very good for the brain development of children. Apart from beans and pulses, give fortified cereals to the child.
3). Water is also important
Many times parents give solid food to the child but not water. Doing this can cause dehydration in the child. Experts say that along with solid food, water should also be given to the child in small sips. Give 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to the child after every feeding.
4). Let yourself eat
Parents prefer to feed the child with their hands so that the child does not spill or spill the food. But Dr. Tarun Anand says that if the child is allowed to eat food with his hands. When a child eats food with his hands, he not only enjoys eating, but it also helps him in learning.
- Pay attention to allergies
When starting solids, introduce things like peanuts, eggs and dairy slowly to ensure the baby does not develop any allergies. -Never give cheese and peanuts together to the baby. Also, let your baby sit at the table with you. This is a great way to encourage healthy eating habits right from childhood.
6).Which spice should be given to baby after 1 month?
According to Dr. Tarun Anand, spices like salt, turmeric, cardamom and mint can be given to the child after 6 months. This spice helps in developing the taste buds of the child. Not only this, the nutrients present in turmeric and mint also help in strengthening the immune system of the child and protecting it from infection.