Indian food chart for 7-month-old baby: Nutritional guidance

Your baby is the love and light of your life and so you will always want the best for her. A major part of her wellness is her nutrition and by the time she turns 7 months, she is ready to explore a lot of foods which will help her to become stronger and healthier. Take a look at this article to learn more about the 7-month baby food requirements and how you can make a chart with Indian dishes.

Your baby’s nutrition at 7 months

Most babies in India are introduced to solid food by the age of 6 months, even though breast milk or formula remains their primary source of food. If your little one has had a taste of the purees and juices, you may try upgrading her meals and introducing her to not only newer dishes but also newer textures by transforming from purees to semi-solid foods. Here are some options to try:

Porridge

Make a porridge with cereals such as oats, suji or rice. Use only one cereal at a time, as a combination of many may be too heavy for your baby’s tummy.

Superfood

A superfood is any type of food that supplies the body with a high dose of nutrients. While all plant food sources offer nutrition, the superfoods offer a higher level of nutrition,

Fruits

You can introduce fruits like papaya, boiled apples, mashed bananas and mangos to your baby’s diet after she turns 7 months.

Khidchiri

Khidchiri, made by boiling rice and lentils together, can be a great source of nutrition for your baby. Boil it a lot, make it almost like a soup and keep it watery. You can gradually start adding vegetables such as carrots and peas, once your baby begins to develop a taste for the dish.

Lentils

Lentils are an important part of Indian food, so your baby also should be introduced to them. Make a very thin soup of any one lentil like moong, and serve it to your baby.

A wider range of vegetables

You must have already introduced your baby to veggies like sweet potato and carrot. Now, you can give her a wider variety of veggies including peas and pumpkin.

Chicken

If you are non-vegetarian, you can safely start giving your baby small amounts of boiled chicken by the time she turns 7 months old. You can also offer chicken soup, which is extremely healthy. But remember to start with very small quantities as she may need some time to get adjusted to chicken.

Strictly no dairy products

Doctors and healthcare professionals around the world warn about the harmful effects animal milk can have on a baby. You should never give any kind of animal milk or milk products till your baby completes 12 months. This is an extremely important dietary rule to follow when making your 7-month-old baby's diet chart.

Conclusion

Keep all the points mentioned above in mind and you will be able to draw up the best and the most nutritious 7-month baby food chart for your little darling. Ensure she gets a wide variety of foods, but keep the quantities small as her stomach is still very tiny and developing.