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Is your baby ready to eat solid foods? Here are 5 best foods for your little one

Introduce one food at a time at first. This way you can see if your child is allergic to any food items.

Written by Editorial Team | Updated : January 22, 2020 4:31 PM IST

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If your baby is about 6 months old, you can start feeding him/her solid foods. By the time he or she is 7 or 8 months old, you can introduce a variety of foods from different food groups. Other than breast milk or instant formula, your baby can start eating foods like infant cereals, meat or other proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, yogurts and cheeses. However, it is important to talk to your paediatrician about your baby's readiness for solid, which foods to introduce and when. And it is recommended to introduce one food at a time at first. This way you can see if your child is allergic to any food items. The best is to wait 3 to 5 days between each new food. Below are 5 best foods for your babies.

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Bananas: This grab-and-go fruit is a good source of potassium, and also contains vitamins B6 and C, calcium, and iron. You can make banana and mango puree.

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Broccoli: This cruciferous vegetable contains fibre, folate, and calcium – all of which are essential for your baby’s growth. Steam until soft, let it cool down and cut into small pieces. Now you can serve it to your little one.