As a parent,
his main duty is to keep his own child healthy and physically and mentally fit. It is the duty of a parent to take good care of the child, to see if the child is gaining weight, to see if he is suffering from diseases and to protect the child from other dangers. And now I have prepared an article based on children aged 1 to 12 months, which is very important to see as a parent. It is very important to know what food the child should be given in which month. The first food of the child starts with mother’s breast milk and gradually moves to solid food. Parents are the first and main teachers of a child.
1) Food for a baby from 1 to 4 months:
**What to feed:
A baby needs to be fed breast milk for at least 6 months. This is a natural source that is very important for a baby.
If breastfeeding is not possible, then the baby can be fed formula milk or cow’s milk with the advice of a doctor.
The main food for the baby is especially the breast milk of his mother. The baby will consume all the natural ingredients.
This is very important for a child:
*It takes a long time for a small child’s digestive system to develop, so the child cannot be fed anything else now.
*The baby’s mother’s breast milk contains proteins, fats, vitamins and antibodies. All these nutrients are available from mother’s milk.
**So feeding the child with breast milk cannot be avoided.
Caution:
No child should be given water, fruit juice, energy drinks, or anything else during this time. Parents should keep an eye on this stage.
2) Five months of solids readiness:
**Signs of baby’s readiness:
Trying to sit up by leaning on something
.*At this time, some major changes will be seen in the baby.
For example,
the baby is lifting his neck, moving his arms and legs more, trying to sit up, etc.
What to feed your baby at this time:
Breastfeeding your baby should not be stopped.
You can give your baby soft foods, such as mashed bananas in a bowl, and boiled rice water or dal water. Only soft foods should be fed at this time.
Food list for a 6-month-old baby:
*Give the baby soft food with various ingredients.
For example,
a grain of rice, grated carrot, apple puree, and grated pumpkin, etc.
*For allergies, it is necessary to prepare a new food every day.
At this time, the baby’s mother’s milk cannot be stopped.
3) Food list for 7 to 8 month old baby:
At this time, the baby will grow rapidly, will start moving his arms and legs and will crawl. His taste will also improve and now a baby can be given new foods.
Feeding schedule:
*Two to three feedings (breast milk or formula)
*Two to three bowls of solid food
*And one to two bowls of healthy food (soft fruits, rice and pulses)
Cereal grains:
rice, lentils, semolina, oats and ragi millet etc.
Vegetables:
Blend carrots, soft pumpkin, potatoes, spinach, etc. and feed them to your baby. You will get special nutrition from these foods.
Fruits and Protein:
Mango, banana, orange, watermelon juice, etc. Various fruits. Protein: Eggs, milk, lentils, moong dal.
Breakfast:
Oats and mashed banana
Semolina porridge with soft vegetable pieces
Boiled egg + soft fruit
✅ Lunch:
Vegetables + Khichdi with curd
Rice + Moong dal + Ghee
Soft roti soaked in lentils
✅ Dinner:
Mixed vegetable soup with toasted fingers
Pan cheese mash + sweet potato mash
Dhalia with steamed fruit
4) Food list for 9 to 12 month old baby:
At this time, the baby can be given all the food like a normal human. Vitamin-rich food, protein-rich food, almost all kinds of food. Babies can be given solid food. For example, khichuri, rice, pulses, vegetables, etc. Mother’s milk should be fed.
A parent becomes very tired for the proper growth of a child. It is very important to do these things as a parent’s duty. How the child gets nutrition, how much he is eating and the cup he will eat will be given in this analysis. Which a parent should know.