7 months Baby Food, Indian Weaning recipes for 7 months babies |

There are varying opinions about the sequence of weaning foods. Most babies are accustomed to a diet composed entirely of milk till the sixth month. So initially, it is a good idea to introduce weaning with liquid supplements like soups, juices, and dal water starting from the sixth month onwards. These can be followed by semi-solid supplements like mashed cereals, fruits and vegetables. You should begin with one such supplementary feed every day, preferably in the morning. Later, you can add one more feed in the evening. Consult your paediatrician before you start weaning, as he will be the best person to guide you about the special needs of your baby.

Liquid Supplements for 7 months Baby Food

Dairy Products: In the first month of weaning, top milk (cow's or buffalo's) is not recommend by most paediatricians as you are still breastfeeding and that is enough to fulfil your little one's requirement. But if you are giving mashed fruits like banana, then to thin down the consistency, you can add 2 tbsp of breast milk or cow's milk (as it is more easily digestible) as shown in the recipe of  Banana Mash. However, it is advisable to feed just a teaspoon of mashed banana when you are feeding it for the first time to ensure that your baby doesn't have any digestive problems or allergy to cow's milk.

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Fruit and Vegetable Juices: A well-balanced diet is essential, especially during these initial months. Your little one is growing now and will need vitamins and minerals to make her strong. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices made of carrots, beetroot, apple and muskmelon that are storehouses of vitamins, are the best foods to supplement a breast milk diet. You can also serve  Apple water for babies , which is strained water of cooked apples.

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9 Guidelines for Feeding Fruit Juices to a 7-Month-Old

• Straining: Always strain the juices to make them easier for the baby to digest.
• Avoid Certain Fruits: Until your baby is one year old, it's best to avoid fruits like custard apple, pineapple, grapes, watermelon, guavas, orange, and strawberry.
• Avoid Tomatoes: It's better to avoid vegetables like tomatoes for juicing, as they may contain indigestible shreds that can be difficult for a baby to digest.
• Introduce One at a Time: Start by introducing a single fruit or vegetable juice at a time to identify your baby's preferences and any potential allergies.  Check the recipe of  carrot juice for babies, and Muskmelon Juice.

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• Combine Later: After the baby has adjusted to individual fruits or vegetables, you can introduce a combination of two (e.g., 6 Carrot and Muskmelon Juice.).
• Start Small: Begin with just 1 teaspoon of liquid and gradually increase the amount to about half a cup per day.
• Sterilize Utensils: Before preparing the meal, remember to wash and sterilize all utensils and equipment.
• Be Patient: Don't be surprised if your baby doesn't like every food you offer. If she refuses something, avoid it for a few days and try again later.
• Don't Warm Juices: It is a myth that warming fruit juices prevents a baby from catching a cold. Warming or heating will destroy the volatile vitamin C in the juice.
   

Guidelines for Vegetable Soups and Dal Water

• Start with One: It's best to begin by introducing just one type of vegetable soup or dal water. Gradually, you can accustom your baby to a combination of these vegetables and dals.
• Gradual Combinations: Start with simple recipes like Masoor Dal Water, Doodhi Soup, and Beetroot Soup. Once the baby is comfortable with individual soups, you can slowly introduce combinations such as Beetroot and Carrot Soup.

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• Develop Taste: A variety of soups and dals will help your baby savor and develop a taste for foods other than breast milk, encouraging a diverse palate from an early age.

• No Salt: Adding salt to your baby's meals at this age is not recommended as their kidneys are not yet fully developed. Babies do not crave salty foods, so they will accept salt-free meals without any issues.

   

  
  Semi-Solid Supplements for 7 month Baby Food

   

• Babies are most likely to take to semi-solid foods with gusto, savouring this addition to their regular diet of milk, soups and juices. It is also quite possible that they may resist these changes, resulting in a messy meal and splattered clothing and furniture. Do not be alarmed by this as your baby may resist new tastes initially. It is a natural process where she is trying to adapt to new foods and to learn the skill of swallowing foods other than liquids while also adapting to newer flavours.

   

• It is not essential to follow a strict drill or order in which to introduce the supplementary foods. However, the best semi-solid supplement for your baby initially, is a single cereal or a mashed fruit or vegetable. Rice is the most common cereal to begin with, as it is nutritious and easiest for babies to digest. It is wiser to begin with Rice Water and within a week or two you can start on Rice Mash.

   

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• This is the time to introduce mashed fruits as well. Most babies will love the sweet taste of fruits and welcome this innovation in their regular diet. Banana Mash makes an excellent meal. Chickoo, papaya and ripe mango can also be great additions.

   

• Ensure that food is properly cooked and blended to a semi-solid consistency so that it is easy to swallow. Remember to begin with a single fruit or vegetable and gradually introduce your baby to combinations. If she does not accept a particular food, do not worry. Wait patiently for 1 or 2 weeks and re-introduce the same food again. In the meanwhile, try other food group combinations instead.

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