It’s time to welcome the 9th month of motherhood and childhood. How has it been so far? We imagine there is no one word that comes to mind, it must have been quite a roller coaster of emotions and experiences!
They say the key to getting through this is planning ahead but even this does not always guarantee success. This is a bittersweet truth all of us parents come to terms with at some point. At the moment, however, this feels a bit more bitter than sweet given the curveball of coronavirus and the quarantine situation it has landed us all in. How is one supposed to prepare for a home quarantine? The sheer scramble to plan and prepare has left a lot of us fearing for our sanity.
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Check out the 8th-month baby food chart just so you can see what additional food items have we added this month!
As helpless a situation as this might feel, there is always a way out. When it comes to child nutrition, the best way out is going back to basics. Using simple ingredients and simple recipes to make simple, nutritious and easy home food for your child. These are great because A) they are easy to make at home with minimal effort and ingredients and B) due to their easy nature, you can add a variety of seasonings like fruits and honey to keep the taste interesting, ensuring that your child does not get bored. These are easily available at home.
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This back to basics approach draws from the way our grandparents used to eat: simple home food made with simple and healthy ingredients. This is arguably one of the best ways to keep up your little one’s immunity while quarantined at home. It’s as Michael Pollan said, “ Don’t eat anything your great grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food!”
To see what we mean, have a look at our 9 months baby food chart:
Week 1
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First day Breakfast: Pureed carrot idli Mid-Morning Snack: Mashed vegetables lentil soup Lunch: Brown rice cereal Evening Snack: Apple juice Dinner: Oats banana porridge
Second day Breakfast: Wheat dates kheer Mid-Morning Snack: Mashed papaya Lunch: Spinach and tomato khichri Evening Snack: Mashed chikoo Dinner: Mashed ghee chapati with yellow dal
Third day Breakfast: Pongal Mid-Morning Snack: Scrambled egg/scrambled paneer Lunch: Suji porridge Evening Snack: Stewed pear Dinner: Steamed ragi dosa with paneer
Fourth day Breakfast: Banana pancake Mid-Morning Snack: Potato cheese balls Lunch: Vegetable khichri Evening Snack: Roasted apple/pear Dinner: Oats apple porridge |
Fifth day Breakfast: Uthappam Mid-Morning Snack: Kiwi banana smoothie Lunch: Masala pongal Evening Snack: Ragi halwa Dinner: Brown rice cereal
Sixth day Breakfast: Vegetable poha Mid-Morning Snack: Baked sweet potato fingers Lunch: Curd rice Evening Snack: Suji kheer Dinner: Bottle gourd khichri and carrot khichri
Seventh day Breakfast: Banana oats pancake Mid-Morning Snack: Pumpkin rava idli Lunch: Harsh brown pumpkin and potato Evening Snack: Mango banana smoothie Dinner: Wheat dalia |
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Week 2
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First day Breakfast: Masala Pongal Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese potato rolls Lunch: Moong dal and rice khichri Evening Snack: Roasted pear fingers Dinner: Steamed ragi dosa with paneer
Second day Breakfast: Oats kheer Mid-Morning Snack: Mashed papaya and kiwi Lunch: Mix vegetable khichri Evening Snack: Mashed chikoo Dinner: Wheat almond porridge
Third day Breakfast: Rice kheer Mid-Morning Snack: Apple sauce Lunch: Curd rice Evening Snack: Arbi fingers Dinner: Thick bottle gourd soup
Fourth day Breakfast: Oats banana pancake Mid-Morning Snack: Papaya smoothie Lunch: Thick basil tomato soup Evening Snack: Ragi halwa Dinner: Masala pongal |
Fifth day Breakfast: Roasted green gram and almonds premix in milk Mid-Morning Snack: Banana fritters Lunch: Ragi porridge Evening Snack: Strawberry and prunes smoothie Dinner: Mix vegetable khichri
Sixth day Breakfast: Uthappam Mid-Morning Snack: Mango banana smoothie Lunch: Vegetable poha Evening Snack: Potato wedges Dinner: Apple oats porridge
Seventh day Breakfast: Apple ragi pancake Mid-Morning Snack: Baked sweet potato Lunch: Moong dal khichri Evening Snack: Beetroot oats cutlets Dinner: Thick green gram dal |
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Week 3
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First day Breakfast: Sago kheer Mid-Morning Snack: Roasted pear fingers Lunch: Mix vegetable khichri Evening Snack: Carrot and peas appam Dinner: Apple oats porridge
Second day Breakfast: Ragi dosa Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water Lunch: Onion and tomato pongal Evening Snack: Banana fritters Dinner: Pumpkin khichri
Third day Breakfast: Banana wheat pancake Mid-Morning Snack: Ragi laddu with crushed almonds Lunch: Banana oats porridge Evening Snack: Carrot balls Dinner: Amaranth cereal
Fourth day Breakfast: Barley porridge Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water Lunch: Vegetable khichri Evening Snack: Fruits puree Dinner: Vegetable pongal |
Fifth day Breakfast: Carrot idli Mid-Morning Snack: Vegetable soup with homemade cream Lunch: Curd rice Evening Snack: Moong dal cheela Dinner: Suji porridge
Sixth day Breakfast: Apple oats dates porridge Mid-Morning Snack: Roasted apple Lunch: Bottle gourd khichri Evening Snack: Steamed sprouted with potato tikki Dinner: Ragi sheera
Seventh day Breakfast: Vegetable dalia Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese breadsticks Lunch: Ragi and almond porridge Evening Snack: Beetroot besan cheela Dinner: Spinach and tomato khichri |
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Week 4
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First day Breakfast: Fruits oats porridge Mid-Morning Snack: Strawberry yoghurt Lunch: Vegetable khichri Evening Snack: Avocado/papaya mash Dinner: Steamed ragi dosa with paneer
Second day Breakfast: Banana pancake Mid-Morning Snack: Roasted apple sticks Lunch: Wheat almond porridge Evening Snack: Cheese breadsticks Dinner: Vegetable khichri
Third day Breakfast: Pureed spinach rava idli Mid-Morning Snack: Fruit yoghurt Lunch: Spinach and tomato khichri Evening Snack: Potato pea patty Dinner: Oats and vegetable porridge
Fourth day Breakfast: Scrambled egg/scrambled paneer Mid-Morning Snack: Kiwi banana smoothie Lunch: Mashed chapati with dal and ½ Tsp ghee Evening Snack: Fruits puree Dinner: Moong dal cheela (savory pancake) |
Fifth day Breakfast: Vegetable poha Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water Lunch: Curd rice Evening Snack: Potato fritters Dinner: Suji kheer
Sixth day Breakfast: Onion tomato uthappam Mid-Morning Snack: Choco ragi muffins Lunch: Rice and green gram dal Evening Snack: Yoghurt Dinner: Pumpkin khichri
Seventh day Breakfast: Ragi porridge Mid-Morning Snack: Banana halwa Lunch: Pumpkin khichri Evening Snack: Potato pea patty Dinner: Wheat almond porridge |
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Disclaimer: 1. Make sure to follow the 3-day rule. Note down the new ingredients introduced in the baby’s diet to look out for any allergic reactions 2. It is common for babies to reject unfamiliar foods, as they wean. Be patient and keep offering a variety of foods. Do not worry, this is perfectly normal 3. Please remember that some foods can irritate your baby’s digestive system. Avoid highly spicy or greasy foods. Also, avoid foods that could easily cause choking 4. If your baby as several episodes of vomiting after trying new food, has diarrhea, develops a rash, or swelling of the lips or eyes, he or she may be having an allergic reaction. Stop the feeding and call your pediatrician |
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