Food for 6-12 months Baby

Babies’ eating habits change during the period of six to twelve months of age. Breast milk is still the main source of energy and nutrients, but babies need other foods to develop and grow properly.

What to feed

• Breast milk or formula Milk

• Pureed or strained fruits (banana, pears, applesauce, peaches)

• Pureed or strained vegetables (avocado, well-cooked carrots, squash, and sweet potato)
• Small amounts of protein (eggs,pureed meats, poultry, and boneless fish

• Pureed tofu
• Boiled rice water and Dal water

• Small amounts of unsweetened yogurt (but no cows' milk until age 1)

• Pureed legumes (black beans, chickpeas, edamame, fava beans, black-eyed peas, lentils, and kidney beans)
• Iron-fortified cereals (barley, wheat, oats, mixed cereals)

6-8 Months of age:
Breastfeed every 3-4 hours or Formula 24-37 ounces

9-12 Months of age:
Breastfeed every 4-5 hours or Formula 24-31 ounces

Remember :-Allow baby to take the lead when eating. Wait for baby’s mouth to open when you offer food.