Observing the innocence of a baby can be considered something next to God. It gives us immense positivity and happiness.

Babies are the best gifts of God. Therefore, your baby should be taken care of with a lot of love and attention from day one. The time span between two months and one year is called infancy. In this period your infant’s weight gets triple from the birth weight. That’s why your baby needs to go through an amazing growth spurt. Breastfeeding is always considered the best way of having nutrition for babies up to six months. But some milk formula can also work well for your baby, but you need to consult your pediatrician before changing your baby’s diet. Here is an overview regarding how and what your baby’s diet should be.

First six months

Breast milk is everything that your baby requires in the first six months as it is loaded with all the important nutrients like vitamins, proteins, fat, iron zinc, carbohydrates for the wholesome growth for your baby. But, often pediatricians recommend some milk formula depending upon the requirement of your baby. This type of milk formula contains calcium for strong bones and teeth, carbs and protein for energy and brain development, iron for building blood cells and brain development as well and all the vitamins starting from A to vitamin K for the development of immunity. You should be very careful in these first six months as it is the crucial time of development for your baby.

Six months to one year

It is generally from seven to eight months that your baby starts showing signs of growth and this is the time when you should change the diet a bit depending on your baby’s requirement. If your baby tries to grip something or tries to sit with some support- that means your infant’s activity has started and now you should give something more nutritious than breast milk. At this time, well-cooked and pureed meat, vegetables, poultry or beans are required. You can also give mashed banana or avocado. In nine months, you can give finely chopped and cooked meat and vegetables instead of puree. In nine months, sliced fruits, meat and soft vegetables are recommended to ensure the habit of chewing. But some foods like popcorn, different types of candy, gums, and large chunks of meat are strictly not recommended for your infant due to the risk of choking.

For more guidance contact your pediatrician and provide the best care and love to your baby.