Baby Food Chart: What to give to a seven month old baby, know here

A child’s diet depends on his age. When a baby is born, he is given only mother’s milk. It is believed that breastfeeding is complete nutrition for the baby. There is no need to give even water to the child till six months. All his needs are fulfilled by mother’s milk only. But when the child is seven months old, along with mother’s milk, some solid food is also included in his diet. By this age, the child’s stomach is no longer filled only with mother’s milk. This is necessary for both the physical and mental development of the child. Generally, during this period the mother is very confused about what she should give to her baby and what not. So today in this article we are telling you what you can give your seven month old baby to eat-

give breastmilk

It is considered best to give breast milk to the child in the morning around 6:30-7:00 am.

breakfast should be like this

Now give breakfast to the child at around 8:00-8:30. During this time, you can give him well-mashed fruits like banana, apple, or pear. Apart from this, well-cooked and mashed vegetables like carrots or sweet potatoes can also be given.

midmorning

It is considered good to give food to the baby at a gap of every two-three hours. You can give breastmilk to the baby around 10:30-11:00 am. If you want, you can also give unsweetened curd to your baby instead.

Lunch

Now give lunch to the child around 12:30-1:00 pm. During this period, well boiled and mashed dal or moong dal khichdi can be given. Make sure that the dal or khichdi is thin as your baby has just started taking solid food.

afternoon snack

Small children feel hungry every now and then and eat only a little at a time. Therefore you should take care of their every mile. During this period, mashed banana or avocado can be given to the child. Apart from this, the baby will definitely like porridge or semolina kheer.

Evening Snack

Evening snack can be given to the child at around 5:30-6:00 pm. During this period you should breastfeed the child.

Dinner

You can have baby have dinner around 7:30-8:00 pm. For dinner, cook lentils and rice and mash them well. Apart from this, soft roti mixed with dal can also be mashed well and given to eat.

– Mithali Jain

Disclaimer: The suggestions in this article are for general information. Do not take these tips and information as advice from a doctor or medical professional. In case of symptoms of any disease, definitely consult a doctor.