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tofu), perhaps with a tiny portion of fruit (e.g. *Rice bowl Right now, your baby’s meals may typically be made up of a base wholegrain/grain (e.g. Mid-morning snack: 180ml breast milk/formulaĪfternoon snack: 180ml breast milk/formulaĮvening snack: 180ml breast milk/formula Your meal schedule for the little one might look like this:Įarly morning snack: 150ml breast milk/formulaīreakfast: 3 to 4 tablespoons of rice cereal mixed with 60ml breast milk/formula Remember, these numbers are only recommendations. Let your baby decide how much he wants to eat! Fret not if he’s eating less solid food than that, as different babies progress at different speeds.Recommended Number of Servings (7 months)Here are the recommended number of servings per day for your baby's development. Getting Ready for Solids What makes 1 serving?īy Health Promotion Board in collaboration with A/Prof Mary Daniel Lourdes, Head & Senior Consultant, Clinical Services, Department of Child Development, KK Women's and Children's Hospital.At 7 months old, your baby may already be on two solid meals a day. Right now, your baby knows best about how much he wants to eat. There’s also no need to force your child to finish everything on his plate! Stop feeding him if he rejects the food, and try again during the next meal. If your baby isn’t interested in a certain food, do not force it. soy sauce) when preparing the meals.įrom Goreng to Grill: Healthier Cooking Methods No stir-frying or grilling yet for the little one! Remember to skip the sugar, salt and any other seasonings (e.g. Some great cooking methods are steaming, boiling, baking, or microwaving. If you’re making your own baby food, make sure to prepare it without oil. As the little one grows older and gets better at chewing, you can gradually feed him food that is thicker and coarser-for example, a thicker puree. When you first start your baby on solids, the food you feed him should be smooth, soft, and fine in texture. Take your baby to the doctor if you spot any of these signs.įriendly Reminders for Mum and Dad 6 to 9 months: smooth, soft and fine texture Signs include facial swelling, rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, and difficulty in breathing. Keep observing your child for signs of an allergic reaction after you feed him fish, as it is one of the most common food allergens.

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Do talk to your pediatrician before feeding fish to your baby if he has: You can also introduce junior to fish such as salmon and cod-make sure you flake and mash them well. Looking for a protein-packed alternative to meat? Try pulses like mashed chickpeas or kidney beans. Adorable! Note to mum and dad: no citrus fruit yet, though, as those are too acidic.īaby not into sour fruit just yet? Why not try feeding him every millennial’s favourite fruit: the avocado! It’s easy to mash, and adds a subtle sweet flavor and creaminess to rice cereals.Ĭhicken and tofu are the safe baby food options, but your baby might be ready to handle other types of protein. So try feeding your little one some sour treats - and watch his face for when the flavour first hits him. Harness the Goodness of Fruit and Vegetables Fruity funĪs for fruit, mummy and daddy can try venturing out of the sweet zone: your little one might enjoy the tart taste of fruit like cherries or plums (pits removed and pureed). Broccoli and cauliflower are also mashable veggie options that are good sources of vitamin C. Expand the veggie menu: your baby might enjoy other vegetables such as butternut squash or brinjal, which can both be steamed until tender for effortless mashing. Pureed carrots, pumpkin, spinach… your baby might have already tried these typical “baby foods”. No Wholegrain, No Gain Variety of veggies Why not try other iron-fortified cereals made from other wholegrains such as oat, barley, or millet? They are great sources of vitamins and minerals. You know brown rice cereal and brown rice porridge are good staples for your baby.

Just mix and match and let your creativity go wild! Read on for ideas on what you can feed your 7-month-old tot.ħ-month-old Baby Food Ideas for Mummy and Daddy apple and other fruit puree) when your baby feels up for it.īroken down into these components, there are countless yummy meal combos you and your baby can explore. Right now, your baby’s meals may typically be made up of a base wholegrain/grain (e.g. Evening snack: 180ml breast milk/formula.Afternoon snack: 180ml breast milk/formula.Mid-morning snack: 180ml breast milk/formula.Breakfast: 3 to 4 tablespoons of rice cereal mixed with 60ml breast milk/formula.Early morning snack: 150ml breast milk/formula.Your meal schedule for the little one might look like this:

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