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6 Months Baby Food Chart, Indian Baby Food recipes, By six months, your baby will be completely ready for solids and showing signs of readiness. This post will help you decide what foods you can introduce at six months with sample food charts. Prefer homemade foods to buying packaged or ready-made foods in the market because homemade is the safest and healthiest.
Also, remember that solids food can't replace the nutrients breastmilk or formula provides during the first year. So consider including solids in your baby's diet as complementary feeding. Please read on how to introduce solids to the baby before you plan a food chart for your six months baby.
What foods can be included in 6 months of a baby's diet?
- Fruits: Apple, Avocado, Banana, Pears, muskmelon, Peaches, Plums, Prune
- Vegetables: Carrot, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato
- Cereals & Grains: Rice, Ragi, Barley, Semolina/Suji/Rava, sabudhana/Sago/Tapioca, Ragira/Amaranth/Phool Makhana, Quinoa
- Pulses: Yellow Moong Dal
- Dairy: Ghee, Butter (in moderation)
- Non-Vegetarian: None
How much quantity per day?
For the quantity of food, always be guided with your baby's hunger as appetite varies from baby to baby, and most babies change daily. Here is an approximate amount:
- 1 tablespoon of fruit or veg puree. Gradually increased to 4 tbsp
- 2 tablespoon of cereal. Gradually increased to ¼ cup
6 Months Baby Food Recipes
Here is the collection of 6 Months Baby Food Recipes. Please customize the below sample charts with the mentioned recipes that can be included in 6 months baby’s diet based on availability, convenience, and your baby’s preference.
Sample Indian Food chart or Diet plan for 6-month-old baby:
Introduce one food at a time and follow 3 days rule, which will help determine allergic reactions to a particular food. Here are the sample food charts(weekly) for 6 month old baby. You can customize these charts with recipes for 6 months of baby food based on availability, convenience, and your baby's preference.
Week 1 -6 Months Baby Food Chart
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Week 2 -6 Months Baby Food Chart
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Week 3 -6 Months Baby Food Chart
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Week 4 -6 Months Baby Food Chart
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Last Updated: April-2018
Notes :
- Sterilize the bowls and spoons used for feeding your baby in a vessel with hot water for five minutes and keep it immersed in the same vessel until use.
- Never introduce more than one food at a time when introducing solids to your baby.
- Salt and sugar are not recommended in baby's food until 1 year of age.
- Check for allergy symptoms when introducing new food to your baby, and stop feeding you if you find any symptoms.
- Feed your baby with breastmilk or formula milk on demand other than the timings mentioned in the chart.
- Always check with your pediatrician before introducing any new food.
- Steaming is a healthy option for baby food than pressure cooking. So I prefer steaming using an Idli pot or steamer.
Also, Check out the food charts for 7 months to 3 years of Homemade Baby food recipes
- 7 months Baby food recipes
- 8 months Baby food recipes
- 9 months Baby food recipes
- 10 months Baby food recipes
- 11 months Baby food recipes
- 12-18 month baby food recipes
- 2-3 Years old food chart
dhana
its very useful...im going to follow u...
gkfooddiary
Good to know that ? glad that you found it useful!
Drew Mckenzie
As a parent we are always worried about our baby's initial diet plans. Therefore in maximum time we used to consult our expert; most probably a baby is ready for solid foods after 6 months. Therefore we used to follow different diet plans to deliver good amount of nutrition and protein to our baby; here in this chart we have found the complete diet plan list of a 6 months old baby. I am really thankful to get this chart.
Rashmi sunil Gaud
I'm really very thankful to get this chart .I'm following this chart from the 1st day to introduce solid food .its very useful. Thanks a lot 🙂
gkfooddiary
?Glad that you found this useful!
Unknown
M starting with solids for my baby dis month.guidelines r truly simple & very useful. Pls give d recipe for instant ragi cereal mix without sprouting or is it k to buy ragi powder from organic store
gkfooddiary
Thank you and am glad you found this useful! Yes you can skip sprouting part alone and make ragi powder. You can use organic ragi powder too, buy reliable ones.
ISHU AARYAN
Hai its very use fulli like it very much...
My baby is gng to complete 5 months by this month end...
I already started Nestle (rice cerelac) my daughter is having tat same as formula milk(watery form) but I have one doubt my mil saying along with rice or ragi cerealc we have to add extra ingredients also like(Badam,nuts) or rice nd ragi together...
gkfooddiary
You can add badam or nuts. But make sure to introduce everything separate to rule out allergies. But I would suggest you to introduce nuts after 8 months once the baby's tummy is adjusted with basic foods, fruits, vegetables etc
Srilatha
Hi, my baby is 4 months old .can I introduce solid foods like fruit and vegetable puree.
gkfooddiary
Exclusive breastfeed or formula feed is recommended until 6 months. After 6 months, you can start solids
Anusha
Hi,
Thamks for the food chart and recipes.. Ots really useful. My baby girl is 7 months old and she is 17 pounds now. She is not at all drinking formula milk. And she drinks BM when she wants. I am worried how much milk shud be given during 7 months. She s having 3 solids per day.. but formula she never wants
gkfooddiary
For 7 months old, 2 solids per day is enough. Breastfeeding should be the major source till 12 months. If you cut down solids, baby can take more breastmilk.
Tharanyakarthick
Hi... My baby s 6 Month old. I m giving morng ragi n evening fruit.. S tat enough for baby r should I want to give aftrnoon for baby.. A
gkfooddiary
It's enough. One meal per day should be sufficient and breastmilk or formula should be major at this stage
Steffi Diniz
Hi.ur food charts r so helpful im very grateful.... im following it.ur recipes wt pics nice.keep ip d good work. N i do recommend ur chart
gkfooddiary
thank you so much:)
Gowsalyapriya. V
Hi. I have seen tis chart it's very simple nd useful. I ve 6 & 1/2 month old baby I'm giving breakfast, lunch nd any purees in between I guess my breastmilk S not enough for her tats Wat I giving lik tis is it OK. Wat should I do to improve my Breatmilk. TIA
gkfooddiary
only one meal and a optional snack (rest is bm) should be sufficient for a baby at this stage.. the more you feed the more your supply will be...you can also include garlic, oats and fenugreek to improve your supply
Libna
Very useful receipe.Thank you
My daughter is six months old. I tried giving apple and banana puree she loved to eat but caught cold. My in law suggested it to give apple and banana during cold as it increases the cold.
Could you please suggest me fruits and veggies that can be given when baby has cold?
Kalyani
You can give steamed apple puree, carrot puree, pomegranate juice, sweet potato, etc. You can check more options here: https://gkfooddiary.com/foods-to-offer-during-cold-cough-in-baby-toddler-and-kids/
Neelima
Hi my son is 6mnths 22 days old and i am gonna join work back from 8th of November he was always on breast milk...... Can i pump in breast milk and freeze it so that my kid can have that twice instead of formula milk? I m gonna introduce him formula milk from tomorrow. Also could you please tell me the easy way and less time consumption to express breast milk?
Kalyani
You can buy a high-quality electric breast pump available in the market. If you can pump enough milk for a day, then you don't need to opt for formula at all. It depends on your supply. You can store the pumped breastmilk in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours, can be frozen for a couple of months. Also to get the hang of it, practice pumping for a few weeks before you start going to work.
Shipra
Hi when did you update this chart for 6 months solid introduction last.
Kalyani
last updated April 2018 to include downloadable baby food charts and more information
Bhavya balakrishna
Very nice site nice and Gud thing ur doing congrats and keep it up
Kalyani
Thank you so much for your positive feedback 🙂
Rumya
Thank you ! It's very useful. As a first time money, am always worried to start anythimg new. This is quite nice
Kalyani
Thank you, am glad you found this useful!
Chandini
Hi am glad to go through this chart i just want to know how much quantity of puree's n dal pani could be given
Kalyani
The quantity depends on the baby's appetite. start with 2-3 tbsp
Chandini
Hi my baby has completed 4 months n 5th month started i have started your diet chart of 6th month...due to low milk supply...day by day it is decreasing..what can i do to improve milk suppy
Kalyani
include fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, oats, milk, milk products, bread and bottle gourd in your food
Janaki
It's very useful;. I am confused should we start this when she enters 6 months or after completion of 6 months,
Kalyani
after 180 days. 6 months completion
DONA FRANCIS
Cant we give oats porridge at 6 months? What abt fruits like mango..
Kalyani
You can give oats porridge if no gluten allergy. mango can be introduced from 8 months
Ramya
Can u pls suggest a good steamer or suitable utensil to steam rather to pressure cook?
Kalyani
I used Philips Avent steamer blender for steaming: https://amzn.to/31v2OdA
you can also use idli steamer or any other traditional steamer.
Madhuri
Hi my baby is 5months now .. i have introduced fruit puree .. week 1 i have given once ,week two i m giving twice morning n nyt before sleep so that he doesnt wake up more for bm .. is dat okay .... Now he wakes twice in the nyt
Kalyani
only one meal a day should be enough
Shweta
Mam a big thanks to u,you are doin a good work.These food charts are really very helpfull.
Mam can u post some quinoa receipes nd from which month ,i can give quinoa.
I have a doubt mam as well.you said we can start curd from 8 th month but curd is also made from cow milk ,so is it ok to start before 1 year .
Kalyani
Quinoa can be given to babies from 8 months. check out this link for more details: https://gkfooddiary.com/quinoa-porridge-recipe-babies-toddlers-kids/
curd or other dairy products are digestible compared to cows milk. so only cows milk should be avoided until one year.
Shweta
Thx a lot.
Ramya Satya
It's very nice and informative. As a new mom, am confused on initial start. So, following your diet chart blindly. Thanks a lot. God bless you dear..
Sumathy
As I am having 6 month twin babies, can I give solid foods twice (afternoon & night) as BM is not enough for both. Both are not interested in FM.As I have to go for work in Feb, how to manage my twin babies during that time.
Kalyani
Yes, you can add a snack. Start expressing breastmilk, store, and feed. in that way you don't miss feeding BM even if you go to work
ankita malpani
hello my baby has completed 5months is completely on formula milk & gets cramcky soon or demands for milk every hour.. & vomits if given extra shud i start with banana puree..
Kalyani
It always recommended starting solid food after six months. if you feel your baby is not doing good with formula milk, consult with baby's doctor and choose the options
Aiza
Can I give oats to 6 month old baby
Kalyani
yes if no gluten allergy
Revathi.S
Hi Kalyani Mam,
Hope yr fine , actually u told me to start solids after 6 months for my baby as we have spoken on 4th march 2020... My doubt is if im starting with apple puree for example from Day 1,2&3 after third day whether i need to give other food intro nor shud i wait for three day rule??? Becos in 6 month food chart continously u have given recipes na... So i asked u mam , In this three day rule what shud i give her ?? now she is drinking formula milk only.. Kindly advice..
Kalyani
Three days wait rule is a simple way to check possible allergic reactions including skin rashes, tummy troubles like gas or diarrhea or vomiting, poop troubles to new foods offered to your baby. Introduce new food at a space of 3 days apart. Means if you start with apple puree, repat the same puree for three days continuously. If no allergy symptoms for apple, then on day four, start another food, for example, banana puree. Hope it is clear now
Revathi.S
Yes mam very clear thank u... And another thing is my baby is neglecting to have milk.. If she is having for eg. By 8.30 pm means till now not even one drop entered mam... But she is active as usual only... Is this also the sign of solid starter nor any problem... Before and all she use to have formula milk regular for every two to three hours gaps... But now she is refusing to drink if at all she is drinking means she use to keep some amount balance in her bottle.. Im scared little , becos last week she did the same for one full day without intake of milk, the
i comsulted pead doctor he examined her n told esr infection for her, also i mentioned she is giving 5 to 8 hrs gaps for drinking milk , he told that it is normal only but for me it is scared mam... Kindly advice pls
Thank u by Revathi.S
Revathi.S
Hi Mam,
Hope u n ur family are safe at home becos of corona lockdown... Im revathi we have spoken before regarding solid food start and u also gave reply for me... So from this may month im going to start solids for my baby girl, as u suggested purees like apple , banana etc.. What type of banana i can offer her and how to select it mam?? Is thr any specific banana type for babies to feed ?? Suggest me mam
Thank u,
Revathi.S
Kalyani
We are good. I hope you are safe and good. Start with small banana variety. get more details about choosing banana for baby food here: https://gkfooddiary.com/banana-recipes-babies-kids-can-i-give-my-baby-banana/
Revathi.S
Hi Mam,
This is Revathi.S, can u just tell me regarding herbal bath powder for babies.. What are the incredients to be added ? How to prepare fornit ,how to use n when to use? My girl is 6th month baby... Kindly suggest for me, also for massage oils, which oil can be used for baby massage??waiting for ur valuable reply kalyani mam..?
Kalyani
I haven't shared herbal bath powder yet. For massaging baby and choosing an oil, check this: https://gkfooddiary.com/how-to-massage-your-baby/
Pragati D
Thanks for valuable and useful Information....i wanna ask can i give cow milk instead of formula milk after completion of six month?
Kalyani
no cows milk is advisable only after one year
Shruti Maliwal
Hey...
I started with apple puree, daal ka pani, rice ka pani....she takes 3 tbsp...in 3 day rule... She 6 months 25 days. Water intake is 3 tbsp in whole day...but she is getting constipated...since I started solid...and poop once in 5 days...what should I do...any suggestions?
Kalyani
Six months baby can have only a few tbsp. Don't worry, but make sure she gets enough breastmilk or formula. for constipation, try prunes, papaya, pear, etc. more information about constipation here: https://gkfooddiary.com/30-home-remedies-for-constipation-in-babies-toddlers/