10 Best Baby Foods You Should Give Your Child

s new parents, you always want the best for your baby. But when it comes to food, there is nothing really called the best for all babies. ‘Best’ could be closest to what suits your baby best.

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However, the food should be suitable for the age of the baby. Experts suggest that you should not introduce solid food before four months. After that, gradually add semi-solids to their diet.

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You should not completely reject any food item unless the baby has a proven allergy to it. Because this is the time when their food habits will develop for life. So, place an assortment on their platter. Sometimes sit back and watch what they naturally pick. Babies have their own taste buds too!

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Best Foods for Babies

Keeping the above mentioned things in mind, we have created a list of 10 items you could add to the weaning diet. These are based on expert recommendations. They ensure optimum nutrition from different categories of food, and all are ‘e-some’ (read awesome!):

• Easy to make.
• Easy to eat.
• Easy on the pocket.

However, don’t add everything at once. Take one baby step at a time. Keep a gap of three days between new food items to watch out for any allergic reaction.

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You should also check with your paediatrician for added guidance about best food for 6 months baby, to meet his specific health needs.

1. Breast Milk

This is one food that almost covers all aspects of nutrition for the first year of baby life. It is also indispensable in developing their immunity. However, it is low on iron and may not provide sufficient nutrition after six months when the baby starts becoming more agile and mobile. This is a time you need to start adding the best foods for baby brain development and weight gain.

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Recommended Age 

• Only breast milk first six months.
• Top up liquid, semi-solid, solid food with breast milk until 12 months or longer, if possible.

2. Avocados

What could be an ideal first ‘green’ food for gurgling baby? Avocados, because they are full of good fat (monounsaturated) and very high in protein, more than any other fruit/vegetable.