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    Home >> Parenting

    Top 20 Healthy Weight Gain Foods for Babies

    Published: Mar 15, 2023 * Modified: May 13, 2023 by Kalyani * Leave a Comment

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    Top 20 Healthy Weight Gain Foods for Babies


    The foods your baby consumes are essential to ensure they gain weight healthily. Finding the right foods to help your baby gain a healthy weight can be challenging. To help parents, we have compiled a list of the top 20 healthy weight-gain foods for babies.

    These foods are high in essential nutrients and can help promote healthy weight gain while providing your baby with essential vitamins and minerals. From fruits and veggies to lean proteins and whole grains, these are the best foods to help your baby reach a healthy weight.

    If you want to ensure your baby gets all the nutrition he needs, consider trying my recipes to add an extra kick of flavor. These food recipes are easy to prepare, digest and full of essential nutrients to help him grow and develop into a healthy child.

    Healthy Weight Gain Foods

    1. Breast milk

    Breast milk -Top 20 Healthy Weight Gain Foods for Babies
    Breast milk is an ideal source of nutrition for babies, and it should always be the first choice when nourishing your little one. You should regularly feed your baby with breast milk for at least the first 6 months after birth. Then you can start adding other liquid and semi-solid foods gradually. This perfectly balanced milk contains all the vitamins and minerals your baby needs to grow strong and healthy. It also helps to protect against infection and reduce the risk of allergies.

    2. Whole milk

    Whole milk - Top 20 Healthy Weight Gain Foods for Babies
    Whole milk is an excellent choice for toddlers and young children, providing them with essential nutrients such as protein, fat, and calcium. Whole milk can help support their growing bones and muscles as they become more active. It’s also a good vitamin D source, which helps strengthen the immune system and aids in calcium absorption. You can serve plain or flavored milk or make kheer, custard, or smoothies as per your kid’s liking.

    15 UNIQUE HOMEMADE FLAVORS

    Rajgira Kheer

    Banana Custard

    Carrot Rice Kheer

    Carrot Milk

    Kiwi Banana Smoothie

    Banana Kheer

    Apple Custard

    Mong Dal Kheer

    Urad Dal Milk

    Sweet Potato Kheer

    3. Cheese

    Can I Give My Baby Cheese
    Cheese is another nutritious option for weight gain but should be introduced after your kid turns one. It’s a great source of protein and calcium, both essential for healthy development. Cheese can also provide a range of other vital nutrients, including magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B12. Eating cheese regularly can help support the growth of teeth & bones and aid digestion. Try these homemade cheese recipes to add healthy fats to your kid’s diet.

    Homemade Cream Cheese

    Homemade Paneer Cheese

    Homemade Ricotta Cheese

    Cheese Omelette

    Paneer Omelette

    4. Yogurt

    Homemade Yogurt
    Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and fats for babies' healthy growth. It's also high in probiotics, which help with digestion and gastric troubles. Choose full-fat varieties that contain live cultures to benefit from yogurt the most. You can mix yogurt into smoothies or cereal or serve it as is for babies.

    Dahi Poha

    Dahi Chura

    Strawberry Lassi

    Blueberry Smoothie

    Cucumber Lassi 

    Mango Lassi

    5. Eggs

    TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES
    Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse for babies and can provide saturated fats, proteins, and many essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, selenium, iron, zinc, and vitamin A. You can feed your baby eggs cooked in any way, from scrambled to boiled to poached. Make sure to start with cooked eggs and avoid raw eggs due to the risk of salmonella. You can make Dosas, podimas, curries, sandwiches, or omelets as your kid demands.

    Egg curry

    Egg Dosa

    Egg Podimas

    Pizza Style Omelette

    Egg Sandwich

    Mushroom Omelete

    Spinach Egg Scramble

    French Toasts

    Egg Recipes collection

    6.  Meats

    TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES  - Meat
    Meats like beef, chicken, and turkey are excellent sources of protein and iron. Protein helps with tissue growth and repair, while iron helps babies produce hemoglobin, essential for energy production. When preparing meats for your baby, cook them thoroughly and cut them into small pieces to reduce the risk of choking. You can serve different meats in curries, nuggets, kebabs, kurma, or salads.

    Chicken Curry

    Mutton Liver Masala

    Salmon Fish Fry

    Chicken Kurma

    Pomfret Fish Fry

    Salmon Nuggets

    Salmon Cauliflower Macaroni Cheese

    Fish curry

    7.  Nuts and Seeds

    Foods to avoid feeding baby - nuts and seeds
    Nuts and seeds are a great source of healthy calories for babies. They are packed with essential fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals that support healthy growth and development. Peanuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and flaxseeds are all excellent options for your baby’s diet. Grind them to form a powder, or serve your kids a handful of nuts or seeds. You can add them to dishes like Dosa, Ladoo, Smoothies, etc.

    Sesame peanut ladoo

    Fenugreek Seeds Dosa

    Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie 

    Vegetable nuts Pulao

    Homemade Nuts Powder

    Peanut Ladoo

    8. Lentils

    TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES - lentils
    Lentils are an excellent source of protein and iron. They are a great addition to any baby meal as they are easy to digest and provide lots of nutrition. You can add lentils to soups, stews, and purees or even add them as a topping on oatmeal or other cereal.

    Mixed Lentils Sweet Pancakes

    Dal Rice

    Moong Dal Dosa

    Bajra Dosa

    Green Gram Porridge

    Roasted Gram Dal Ladoo

    Moong Dal Puttu

    Bottle Guard Dal

    Lentils powder or paruppu podi 

    9. Sweet Potatoes

    Can I give My Baby Sweet Potato
    Sweet potatoes are another excellent option for weight gain in babies. They are full of vitamins (A, B6, and C) and minerals (like manganese, potassium, and phosphorus) and are packed with fiber to keep your baby full for longer. Sweet potatoes can be mashed, steamed, roasted, or made into puree. You can even add them to baked goods or smoothies to increase the calorie count.

    Sweet Potato Dosa

    Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

    Sweet Potato Salmon Cake

    Sweet Potato Dosa

    Sweet Potato Cutlet

    Sweet Potato Pancakes

    Sweet Potato Poha

    Sweet Potato Wedges

    Sweet Potato Collections

    10. Avocados

    Avocado Recipes for Baby & Toddler
    Avocados contain essential vitamins (E, K, C, B9, B5, and B6) and minerals necessary for a baby’s growth. They are also high in healthy fats, providing energy and promoting weight gain. You can make spreads, dips, sandwiches, pasta, soups, salads, or puddings.

    Avocado Sandwich

    Avocado Milkshake

    Avocado Pasta

    Avocado Mango Salad

    Chocolate Avocado Banana Pudding

    Avocado Soup

    Avocado Collection

    11. Oats

    oats for kids
    Oats are rich in dietary fiber, B vitamins, and minerals. They are a great source of slow-burning carbohydrates, providing sustained energy throughout the day. You can use different fruits to make oats, porridge or cookies, and smoothies.

    Oats Chocolate Cookies

    Plain Oats porridge

    Oats Vegetable Porridge

    Oats Banana Porridge

    Oat Banana Smoothie

    Oats Mango Porridge

    Oats Poha Porridge

    Oats Carrot Porridge

    Oats Collections

    12. Dates

    When Can I Give My Baby Dates
    Dates are packed with essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, which can help to build strong bones and teeth. Dates can be mashed up, served as a puree, chopped up, and added to oatmeal or other cereals.

    Eggless Dates Oats Cake

    Dates Kheer

    Dates Beetroot Halwa

    Eggless Dates Walnut Cake

    Dates Almond Balls

    Dates Banana Milkshake

    Dates Almond Milkshake

    Dates Collection

    13. Banana

    Can I Give My Baby Banana
    Bananas are a great source of carbohydrates, potassium, and other essential nutrients that can help promote healthy weight gain for babies. They are an excellent snack for in-between meals and can be blended into smoothies or mashed for a baby’s first taste of solid food. Bananas are naturally sweet and provide the energy boost babies need to grow and develop.

    Banana Idli

    Banana Halwa

    Raw Banana Porridge 

    Banana Dessert

    Banana Dosa

    Banana Lassi

    Banana Walnut Cake

    Banana Milkshake

    Banana Collection

    14. Ghee

    GHEE - TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES
    Ghee is a type of clarified butter made from cow's milk and has a high-fat content, making it perfect for babies who need to gain weight. Ghee can be melted and added to oatmeal or other cereals as a healthy way to increase calories. You can use commercial and Homemade Ghee to get its maximum benefit.

    Homemade Ghee

    Use Ghee to fry Banana

    Use Ghee to make Dosas

    Use it in Rice Recipes

    Use to make meat/vegetable curries

    15. Whole grains

    Whole grains - TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES
    Whole grains are an excellent source of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Whole grain bread and cereals give babies a healthy dose of B vitamins and other essential nutrients. You can try making cookies, cakes, dosas, and uttapam to please your kids.

    Sweet Wheat Dosa

    Soji Uttapam

    Sweet Bread Dosa

    Millet cookies

    Whole Wheat Custard Cookies

    Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

    Semolina cookies

    Whole wheat banana cake

    16.  Ragi

    Can I give my Baby Ragi
    Ragi, or finger millet, is one of the most nutrient-dense grains available. It is rich in calcium, iron, and other essential nutrients that help to promote healthy weight gain in babies. Try these yummy Ragi recipes!

    Mong Dal Ragi Porridge

    Ragi Urad Dal Porridge

    Ragi Idli Dosa

    Ragi Milkshake

    Ragi Chocolate Pancakes

    Ragi Rava Idli

    Ragi Puttu

    Ragi Collection

    17.  Rice

    TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES - Rice
    Rice is an excellent source of carbohydrates and calories, which can help babies to gain weight. It can be cooked in various ways, such as steamed, boiled, fried, or cooked with vegetables to make a nutritious meal for babies.

    Carrot Potato Rice

    Chicken Biryani

    Carrot Rice

    Mutton Biryani

    Green Gram Rice

    Sambar Sadam

    Egg Biryani

    Sweet Poha

    Apple Rice

    18. Potato

    TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES - Potato
    Potatoes are a significant weight gain food for babies, as they are a rich source of carbohydrates and fiber. They can be mashed and added to other foods or served as a side dish. Additionally, potatoes are easy to digest so they can be introduced to babies as early as 8 months old.

    Potato Roast

    South Indian Style Potato Curry

    Potato Salad

    Egg Potato Scramble

    Carrot Potato Rice

    Green Peas Potato Puree

    Mashed Potatoes

    19. Pumpkin

    Pumpkin - TOP 20 HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN FOODS FOR BABIES
    Pumpkins are also an excellent source of weight gain for babies. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can help promote healthy growth in babies. Pumpkins can be steamed, boiled, or roasted and then pureed to make them easier for babies to eat. Mixing pumpkins with other soft foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, or oatmeal is the best way to incorporate pumpkins into your baby's diet.

    Pumpkin Pancakes

    Whole wheat Pumpkin Cake

    Pumpkin Soup

    Yellow Pumpkin Halwa

    Pumpkin Kheer

    Pumpkin Puree

    20. Kerala Banana

    Nendran Banana Recipes for Baby and Toddler
    Kerala Banana is an excellent snack option for babies due to their high fiber content and naturally sweet taste. Kerala bananas are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Kerala bananas can be mashed up, served as a puree, cut into slices, and added to oatmeal or other cereals.

    Steamed Nendran Banana Puree

    Kerala Banana Sandwich

    Banana Fritters

    Banana Jaggery Sauce

    Banana Kheer

    Banana Ghee Fry

    Kerala Banana Collections


    Special Mentions:

    Sooji / Rava / Suji Recipes:

    Can I give my Baby Sooji
    Sooji / Rava recipe collections


    Wrapping Up

    All these foods are packed with lots of nutrition to give your baby the energy they need to grow and develop. Babies need to gain a healthy amount of weight during their early years. Wear your apron, grab your knife, and be ready to try making delicious and healthy food dishes from my recipes to help your kids reach their optimal weight.

    Top 20 Healthy Weight Gain Foods for Babies
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    Finding the right foods to help your baby gain a healthy weight can be challenging. To help parents, we have compiled a list of the top 20 healthy weight-gain foods for babies
    Course Baby Food
    Cuisine American, Indian
    Keyword weight gain food, weight gain food for babies
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
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    Author Kalyani

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    Serving: 1g
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