What to feed a 6 month baby in India?

Start with ragi porridge, moong dal water, mashed banana, or apple puree. Give one food at a time and wait 3 days before introducing the next.

How many meals should a 1 year old have in India?

A 1 year old should have 4 solid meals plus 2 milk feeds. From 13 months, move to 5 meals plus 200ml milk at bedtime.

Baby Meal Plan India - 6 Months to 2 Years Indian Food Chart

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Meal Frequency by Age

Age	Solid Meals	Milk Feeds	Total Feeds
6 months	1 meal (start)	4 to 5 breast/formula	5 to 6
7 months	2 meals	3 to 4 breast/formula	5 to 6
8 months	3 meals	3 to 4 breast/formula	6 to 7
9 to 11 months	3 meals + 1 snack	3 breast/formula	7
12 months	4 meals	2 milk feeds	6
13 to 18 months	5 meals	200ml milk at night	6
19 to 24 months	5 meals	200ml milk at night	6

Foods to Introduce by Stage

6 to 8 months — First Foods

Dal ka paani, rice water, ragi porridge, moong dal, mashed banana, apple puree, sweet potato puree, carrot puree. Single ingredient at a time. Wait 3 days before introducing next food.

9 to 12 months — Mixed Textures

Khichdi, idli, soft rice, mashed family foods, curd, paneer, soft cooked egg yolk, well-cooked lentils, soft fruits, small pieces of soft vegetables.

13 to 18 months — Family Foods

Most family foods with mild spice. Roti, dosa, upma, poha, chapati, fish, chicken, egg, all vegetables, all fruits, nuts ground fine, seeds.

19 to 24 months — Full Toddler Diet

Everything in the family diet with normal texture. 5 meals a day plus 200ml milk at bedtime. Encourage self-feeding with spoon.