Meal schedule for a 6 month old

Rakhii · Apr 17, 2012

Ladies, when you say 6 months, do you mean after they complete 5 months and start 6th month or when they complete 6 months? My LO just completed 4 months and I am wondering if she is ready for rice cereal. As of now she is in exclusively milk.

IlovemyMom · Apr 17, 2012

Hi rakhii,
Ideally on completion of 6months and start of 7th month we can introduce solids. I started when my LO was around 5.5 months with once a day solid food (rice cereal or fruit purée or veg purée). You have to wait for 3-4 days with a new food introduction.
For your baby you can wait for at least one more month.

ramyaramani · Apr 17, 2012

@rakhii upon completion of 6th month is when you say LO is 6 months old. If LO has proper weight gain and is taking formula/BM regularly, then you can wait at least a month more before starting rice cereal.

Jaikrish · Apr 17, 2012

Thank You Ramyaramani. My daughter is not that very keen on having water. so I was advised to add some sugar which I was not very ken, so just to confirm asked it here Thank you once again

Rakhii · Apr 17, 2012

Thanks Ramya and Ilovmom. I will wait for sure but my mom was telling me that my nephew tarted with a spoon of cereals in milk at 3. So was wondering the same.

I have one more question; even the mixing of cereal in milk (kinda tsp+50ml) milk also I should wait for 6 months is it?

I have her 4th month app with the doc today. Is there anything specific to ask? Please advise me if you are aware! Thanks ladies.

ramyaramani · Apr 17, 2012

@rakhii when to start solids is ultimately a personal choice. I waited till LO completed 6 months to give 1tbp rice cereal + milk combo.

You can check with paed about starting solids. If vitamins are not already prescribed, then ask about the same.

stayinusa · Apr 17, 2012

Hi Rakhi,

My son too turned 4 month on 1st April. So his 4month checkup was usual round of height/weight check n vaccination. They will normally tell you to continue with BM/Formula..My son is exclusive on BM..so we should keep doing same till the completion of 6 months and then they will ask to introduce solids. I started going to work, so i discussed the baby's sleeping schedule and the intake of expressed breast milk when i am away..best of luck with your appoint...Take care

stayinusa

IlovemyMom · Apr 17, 2012

It's better to wait for one more month at least. Consult your paed too.

ramyaramani · Apr 17, 2012

@rakhi forgot to mention. My paed wanted me to start solids as soon as LO completed 4 months. She is a Tamil desi doctor.

polymorphic · Apr 17, 2012

in india, they advice us to start solid after 4 months. in us, they wait till 6 months. it depends on the weight gain of the baby. if you feel that your baby is wanting a change of flavour you can try starting with fruits or pureed veggies. i started with cereals for my kid. rice/ragi is also good started food. just check for allergies by giving very little. moong dal, i wouldnt recommend since it is a major cause of gas even in older ppl. try soups with very little salt. i think if they are chewing they are ready for finger foods. it promotes teething as well.