Suggest diet for a 7 month old child
Patient: Hi, i have a seven month old daughter. She doesnt really seem to like baby foods as such. She likes to eat what we eat with all those spices n seasonings but in a mashed, easy to swallow consistency. Can i add cornflakes in her diet with whole milk. She is still on breastfeed. She loves apple but apples, pears n potatoes constipate her. Also which other dals can i add in her diet besides the normal yellow moong dal? Doctor: Hi...At this age you can start giving Cerelac stage one rice or Nestum rice stage 1 etc. All are same in calories and energy. Only thing is palatability which is subjective for each kid. Other home-made food options will be - 1. Daal and rice well cooked and made into a porridge along with ghee2. Boiled apple or banana and mashed into a paste.3. Any made cereal porridge preparation with additional ghee added.Remember certain principles like -1. Add one food material / cereal or fruit per week. This will be useful because if he develops vomiting or diarrhoea, we will know what to avoid.2. Add vegetables and fruits made into a paste surely to avoid constipation.3. Do not add too much sugar as it may cause diarrhoea.Hope my answer was helpful for you.  I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,