Welcome to the exciting 7-month mark! Your baby is becoming more active, curious, and is likely showing a keen interest in the foods you eat. As they master sitting up and might even be sprouting their first tooth, providing the right nourishment is more important than ever. This guide will help you create a nutritious and delicious diet plan for your little one
Is it time to eat something other than breast milk to enjoy?
Did you know your baby will undergo several significant bodily changes during this time, including sitting up, teething, etc.?
Right nourishment is essential when a baby is in rapid growth. A newborn’s dietary needs are met by breast milk and solid food throughout this age.
Are you wondering what to give your child to eat for optimal growth?
You can feed your 7-month-old a nutritious diet by using these beautiful ideas. Let’s Learn
Most Healthy Foods for 7-Month-Old Babies
When your baby is six months old, you can begin to gradually introduce solids to a wider selection of foods to them.
There are various solid meal options for a 7-month-old baby to choose from-begin to gradually introduce solids to a wider
- Seasonal Fruit puree or pulp is a great way to start.
Vitamins, minerals, and fiber abound in fruit, making it an excellent food choice. Fruits such as apple, chikoo, papaya, banana, watermelon, mango, and other similar fruits are excellent choices for a snack or a meal.
- Vitamins And Minerals Loaded Veggies
Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. By steaming and pureeing various vegetables, a variety of nutrients can be provided to a child. Steamed vegetable wedges & puree can also be a nutritious snack for newborns.
- Nutritious Meal Khichdi
Khichdi, which can be made with rice, wheat, or dal, is a nutritious and nourishing meal for newborns. First taste of grownup food for children.
- Nutritious Porridge
Single grain cereal porridges are an excellent source of nutrients for infants. Porridge mixes can be made from various grains, including rice, wheat, oats, barley, millets, etc.
Low-Calorie & Nutrient-Dense Eggs
Eggs are a popular source of protein and healthful fat. After boiling, it can be cut up into bite-sized pieces and given to newborns.
- Calcium Boosted Cheese
Pasteurized milk cheese is readily accessible in supermarkets and convenience stores. Besides being delicious, it’s loaded with healthy fats, proteins, and vitamins.
How Much Food does Baby Need to Eat Every Day?
- Three solid meals and two snacks are usual for seven-month-old babies. Feedings in the evenings and mornings and in between meals are all part of the nursing routine.
- Puree or porridge for a newborn typically contains around a quarter cup of food at each mealtime. You can change the amount to suit your child’s needs.
- Babies also drink about 800 to 900 ml of formula or breast milk every day.
Baby Food Chart/Meal Plan for a 7-Month-Old
When it comes to planning and preparing meals for your baby, a food schedule is essential. As a result, it can be used to incorporate a variety of nutritious dishes for the baby. Here is a 7-month-old infant eating schedule that you may use as a guide to creating your own.
Diet Chart Plan for a 7 Month-Old – 4 Week Plan
Week-1
| Diet for a 7 Month-Old | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Breakfast | Puree carrots and spinach | soft, strained, and flavored with tadka - Upma made with sooji (semolina). | Poha (flattened rice) powder with sweet potato | soft, strained, and flavored with tadka - Upma made with sooji (semolina). | Mashed boil potato | soft, strained, and flavored with tadka - Upma made with sooji (semolina). | Stewed apple |
| Mid-morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Lunch | puree of Ragi & moong dal | porridge made with rice & carrot | Boiled Sweet potato | Palak (spinach) khichdi | puree of Ragi (finger millet) & tur (arhar) dal | puree of Ragi (finger millet) & tur (arhar) dal | puree of Ragi (finger millet) & tur (arhar) dal |
| Evening | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Dinner | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
Week-2
| Diet for a 7 Month-Old | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Breakfast | Wheat sheera (soft) in jaggery (mild sweetness) | Wheat sheera (soft) in jaggery (mild sweetness) | Wheat sheera (soft) in jaggery (mild sweetness) | Ragi (finger millet) & moong dal soup | Mashed sweet potato + murmur (puffed rice) powder | Stewed apple | Spinach & pumpkin mix puree |
| Mid-morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Lunch | Palak (spinach)khichdi | porridge made with rice & carrot | soft, strained, and flavored with tadka - Upma made with sooji (semolina) + delicate grated cucumber | soft, strained, and flavored with tadka - Upma made with sooji (semolina) + delicate grated cucumber | Carrot & spinach mix puree | puree of Ragi (finger millet) & tur (arhar) dal | porridge made with rice & carrot |
| Evening | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Dinner | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
Week-3
| Diet for a 7 Month-Old | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Breakfast | Wheat sheera (soft) in jaggery (mild sweetness) | Wheat sheera (soft) in jaggery (mild sweetness) | Ragi (finger millet) & moong dal soup | Mashed sweet potato + murmur (puffed rice) powder | Stewed apple | Spinach & pumpkin mix puree | Ragi (finger millet) porridge |
| Mid-morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Lunch | Rice- carrot porridge | soft, strained, and flavored with tadka - Upma made with sooji (semolina) + delicate grated cucumber | Sooji (semolina) upma soft (strained tadka) with grated boiled broccoli | porridge made with spinach & carrot | Ragi (finger millet) & tur dal puree | porridge made with rice & carrot | Bajra (pearl millet) & moong dal (green gram split) khichdi |
| Evening | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Dinner | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
Week-4
| Diet for a 7 Month-Old | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Breakfast | soft, strained, and flavored with tadka - Upma made with sooji (semolina) + delicate grated cucumber | Palak (spinach)& masoor dal soup | Tomato & masoor dal soup | Palak (spinach)& masoor dal soup | Mashed boiled sweet potato + murmur (puffed rice) powder | Lauki & rice mix porridge | Oats porridge |
| Mid-morning | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Lunch | Bajra (pearl millet) – moong dal (green gram split) khichdi | Bajra (pearl millet)- moong dal (green gram split) khichdi | Ragi (finger millet) – tur dal (red gram) puree | Spinach & pumpkin mix puree | Jowar (sorghum) puffs + apple puree | Jowar puffs + apple puree | Ragi (finger millet) porridge |
| Evening | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
| Dinner | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed | Mother’s milk /formula feed |
Tips For Feeding To Keep In Mind
For feeding your seven-month-old child, here are a few valuable tips –
- Introduce a balanced diet of vegetables and fruits gradually as they start eating solids and learning about flavors.
- Avoid distracted feeding to ensure eating enjoyment.
- Keep an eye on the baby while eating to prevent choking on lumpy food or finger food.
- Wait for three days before introducing a new food to observe any allergy symptoms.
- Clean and disinfect all utensils used to prepare baby food, and designate a dining place to encourage healthy eating habits.
- Don’t force your baby to eat as appetite and taste differ significantly. Supplement solid meal intake with breast milk or formula milk.
- Offer a variety of meals to try, including finger foods for them to feel and taste.
- Ensure all fruits and veggies are well cleaned, and avoid high sugary, and mixing milk & fruits to prevent digestion issues
FAQ
Q1: What foods should I avoid giving my 7-month-old?
- A: Avoid honey, cow's milk (as a main drink), whole nuts, salt, sugar, and any hard, round foods that could be a choking hazard.
Q2: How do I know if my baby has a food allergy?
- A: Wait three days before introducing any new food to your baby. Watch for signs like rashes, hives, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you notice any of these, stop feeding the new food and consult your pediatrician.
Q3: Can I give my baby water?
- A: Yes, you can start offering small sips of cooled, boiled water in a sippy cup with meals. However, breast milk or formula should still be their main source of hydration.
Conclusion: Nourishing Your Baby with Confidence
"This 4-week diet chart provides a great foundation to introduce your baby to a world of new tastes and textures. Remember, every baby is different, so don't worry if their appetite varies from day to day. The goal is to offer a variety of nutritious foods and foster a positive relationship with eating.
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