Written by Debjani Arora | Published : May 7, 2015 5:28 PM IST
It is fun to see you child graduate from the bottle to the bowl. Experimenting with foods, texture and colour is a whole new ball game. If you are a new mum and wondering how to get started with weaning, here are the options for you. However, try one food at a time and don't rush.
Fruit juices: Start with clear fruit juices once your baby turns six months. Not the packaged one, but home made fresh fruit juice. Give just two spoons at a time and repeat it thrice a day. Once your baby is comfortable and settles with the taste increase the intake gradually.
Pureed fruits: After a week, try pureed fruits. Boil or steam the fruits and mash them. You can do it with your hand or use a blender. However, don't try to force feed; just two spoonfuls at a time will do the trick.
Soups: Clear vegetable soup with tomatoes, leafy greens vegetables or a mixed vegetable soup with carrots and beetroots is a healthy option. Avoid using condiments and excess salt.
Mashed vegetables: Boil the non-gassy vegetables like carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green peas and mash them well. Offer your child this preparation from seventh month onwards. Avoid giving yam, bitter gourd, beans until your child turns one.
Cereals: Rice kanjee or dal ka pani is a tried and tested Indian weaning recipe. It is easily digestible and light on your little one’s tummy. However, keep it limited to four to six tablespoons per feed.
Boiled eggs: Try eggs once your child turns nine months old. Break it into small pieces so it is easy for your child to nibble. Some mothers prefer to start on non-vegetarian food after a year. The choice is yours.
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