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Is your baby showing signs they might be ready to start weaning? This can happen around 6 months old, when babies develop neck strength, become curious about food, and show interest in eating from a spoon. This article will guide you through the weaning process, including signs to look for, feeding tips, and a sample 6-month Indian baby food chart.

6 Months Indian Baby Food Chart with Recipe Videos

6 MONTHS INDIAN BABY FOOD CHART with Recipe Videos Indian baby

What is weaning?

Weaning is the gradual process of introducing solid foods to your baby’s diet alongside breast milk or formula milk. It’s a way to transition them from solely relying on milk to eating a wider variety of foods. This period also involves teaching your baby to eat from a spoon, swallow, and eventually chew.

Ready or Not?

As a rough guide, the weaning period typically starts around 6 months from birth. However, every child develops at their own pace, so don’t rush the process. Here are some signs your baby might be ready to begin weaning:

• Sit up & hold their head steady

• Seems interested in other foods or take it from your plate

• Pick things and put them in their mouth

• Swallow some food when you offer them

Things you should keep in mind

• Introduce one new food at a time during the early stages of weaning. This helps identify any potential allergies.

• Always give freshly prepared food

• Do not forcefully feed your child

• Start with a small quantity and gradually increase the portion

• Always feed the baby when he/she is sitting. Do not feed when the baby is lying on back

• Sterilize the bowls, spoons, vessels used to feed the baby in hot water

• No salt, sugar, or honey for the baby until 1 year

• Always feed breast milk or formula milk on demand of the baby

• Most importantly, talk to your pediatrician before starting solids

What foods can be given to 6 months old?

Breast Milk – Continue breast milk or formula milk

• Fruits – Apple, Pear, Avocado, Muskmelon, Banana

• VegetablesCarrot, Potato, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Bottle Gourd, Beetroot. Greens like Spinach & Dill in combination with other food.

• Grains & CerealsRice, Oats, Ragi, Sooji/Rava, Sago/Sabbakki, Foxnuts/Makhana

• Lentils – Moongdal, Masoor dal

• Dairy Products – Ghee, Butter, Curd

• Spices – Cinnamon, Cumin, Clove, Turmeric, Ginger

Quantity of Food to be given to a 6 months old

Servings of 5-10ml or one teaspoon are enough to start with the solid foods. Gradually increase the amount depending on the baby’s interest. Do not force-feed the baby. Be careful not to choke or hurt the little tummy with heavy foods

6 Months Baby- Indian Food Chart Sample

Below is the sample Weekly Baby Food Chart With recipes (please refer to hyperlinks to get the recipes) for 6 Months you can refer. BM/FM refers to BreastMilk or Formula Milk

Video: 6 Months Indian Baby Food Chart with Recipe Videos

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6 MONTHS INDIAN BABY FOOD CHART – WEEK 1

DaysLunchRest of the Day
MondayStewed AppleBM/FM
TuesdayPumpkin PureeBM/FM
WednesdaySprouted Ragi Milk Porridge / Ragi Paal KoozhBM/FM
ThursdayPear PureeBM/FM
FridayPumpkin PureeBM/FM
SaturdayKerala Banana Powder PorridgeBM/FM
SundayPumpkin PureeBM/FM

6 MONTHS INDIAN BABY FOOD CHART – WEEK 2

DaysLunchRest of the Day
MondayCarrot PureeBM/FM
TuesdayKerala Banana Powder PorridgeBM/FM
WednesdayPotato PureeBM/FM
ThursdayRice PorridgeBM/FM
FridayBeetroot PureeBM/FM
SaturdaySprouted Ragi Milk Porridge / Ragi Paal KoozhBM/FM
SundayBeetroot PureeBM/FM

6 MONTHS INDIAN BABY FOOD CHART – WEEK 3

DaysLunchRest of the Day
MondayRice PorridgeBM/FM
TuesdayInstant Poha Fruit PorridgeBM/FM
WednesdayBarley PorridgeBM/FM
ThursdaySpinach PureeBM/FM
FridaySprouted Ragi Milk PorridgeBM/FM
SaturdayBarley PorridgeBM/FM
SundayKerala Banana PowderBM/FM

6 MONTHS INDIAN BABY FOOD CHART –  WEEK 4

DaysLunchRest of the Day
MondaySprouted Ragi Powder PorridgeBM/FM
TuesdayOats PorridgeBM/FM
WednesdayApple Rice Baby FoodBM/FM
ThursdaySpinach PureeBM/FM
FridayBarley Apple PorridgeBM/FM
SaturdayInstant Khichdi MixBM/FM
SundayBanana Sooji HalwaBM/FM

6 MONTHS INDIAN BABY FOOD CHART

6 MONTHS INDIAN BABY FOOD CHART with Recipe Videos

Note :

• These are ideas of Foods which can be given to 6 months baby.

• You can introduce or repeat any food as per your choice and baby’s liking.

• 3 days rule doesn’t hold good anymore and hence new food every day is followed in the meal plan for 6 months baby as well.

• It’s good to introduce varieties of Flavors and Foods to babies before a year to avoid any allergic issues in the future.

• Most importantly babies need different tastes and textures daily, just like us so do not bore them with repetitions and make them hate food.

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