[Shilpak2303]

Hi ,
Looks like Baby is ready for real adult food since now he refuses rice cereal and boiled vegetable. He had a whole cup of dhal last weekend. My question is
Is it okay to give onions ( like sauted in dal) and oil to a 8 month old. I cannot give ghee but was wondering if oil is okay and is it easily digestable for a 8 month old. Also any tips in adapting our adult foods to baby's taste ( how to make it less spicy, what to avoid etc). My baby likes the taste of adult food but does not like the solid texture yet. He prefers items pureed so how do I get away from this ?
I dont know whether my cooking is bad but he just wont have the boiled vegetables and rice anymore :) He is okay with sweet stuff like fruits, prunes etc
Also is not jaggery a form of sugar ? Is it okay to give to a 8 month old ?

Hi Dallas,

Onion is very much ok. In fact it has medicinal qualities that can ward off cold and cough, esp if you have white onion available.

You might find the below excerpt from the following link interesting - When can Baby Have Spices? Spices for Baby in Food, Spice Up Homemade Baby Food and Learn What Spices to Add to Homemade Baby Food



Spices that can be added -
<LI class=style5>pepper <LI class=style5>garlic powder <LI class=style5>basil <LI class=style5>rosemary <LI class=style5>dill <LI class=style5>oregano <LI class=style5>lemon zest <LI class=style5>ginger <LI class=style5>cinnamon <LI class=style5>mint <LI class=style5>nutmeg <LI class=style5>anise curry powder (yes, it's true, you may offer your older infant a wee dash of curry powder in her foods. You do need to watch for any reactions as some components of curry or even chili powder may give baby a rash)


When Can I Add Spices to Baby's Food?

A majority of pediatricians will recommend waiting until an infant is 8 months or older to introduce spices. This recommendation often has more to do with staving off digestive upsets than it does with possible allergic reactions. Like any other new food, please follow the "4 day wait rule" when introducing spices!
As always, please discuss the introduction and use of herbs and spices with your baby's pediatrician!
Spiced Up Baby Food Creations
Try these spicy mixtures and put some baby zing into those everyday foods for baby:

Apple(Sauce) with cinnamon
Pears with Ginger and a drip of vanilla
Bananas with ginger
Plain Yogurt with mint
Sweet potato with nutmeg, cinnamon and/or cardamom
Pumpkin with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and dash of vanilla
Chicken with cinnamon and/or coriander
Chicken with garlic powder and basil
Carrots with basil & garlic - baked cinnamon carrots are yummy too!
Green beans with garlic powder
Mashed potatoes(white) with dill weed or garlic
Pasta with wee dab of butter and oregano and/or basil
Oatmeal or other cereals with fruits and cinnamon & nutmeg, dash of vanilla
Rice Pudding/Custards with cinnamon, nutmeg, dash of vanilla, cardamom, ginger

Spices may offer additional benefits other than changing a boring food into a new experience. Did you know that herbalists tout the following spices for their benefits.

• <LI class=style5>Ginger - good for tummy upsets <LI class=style5>Cinnamon - good for tummy upsets, diarrhea, possible anti-fungal and anti-bacterial <LI class=style5>Garlic - anti-biotic, blood pressure <LI class=style5>Coriander - aids gassiness, stimulates appetite, helps rheumatisms and joint pain <LI class=style5>Dill - hiccups, colic, digestive troubles
• Mint - stimulates healthy digestion, helps respiratory issues

Break out the spices and introduce your baby to the wonderful world of healthy flavour!

[cheer]

Hi Ladies,

I'm wondering to share indian recipes for 6 mth old baby. My baby is now 6 mth old & i want to try some indian recipes for her.

[cheer]

Aanya is 6 mth old & i'm planning to starting her with khichdi, right now i'm giving her veggies-carrot, sweet potatoes, fruits-peach,banana,apple,pears,plum etc.

I would like to introduce her more indian food can anybody suggest me some indian recipes for her.

Now can i give her mix-veg puree?

[shvap_786]

Aanya is 6 mth old & i'm planning to starting her with khichdi, right now i'm giving her veggies-carrot, sweet potatoes, fruits-peach,banana,apple,pears,plum etc.

I would like to introduce her more indian food can anybody suggest me some indian recipes for her.

Now can i give her mix-veg puree?

hi cheer..

ya...u can give her mix veg puree.... along with potato u can add one veggie daily like carrot, beans, cabbage, cauliflower, smash it nicely... while boiling add pinch of zeera powder and salt... i used to give like this for my DD ....

btw..

pls do not grind in blender...cook nicely smash it nicely with ur hands itself... its always better...

[shvap_786]

Hi Ladies,

I'm wondering to share indian recipes for 6 mth old baby. My baby is now 6 mth old & i want to try some indian recipes for her.

Morning timings...

ragi mix, sathu maavu, idli , pongal

lunch timings..

rice with any veggie , little dal, little potato smash it nicely with ur hands... keep changing the dals and veggies daily... u can give curd rice also use low fat curd so that it will digest soon...

these are the foods they give for 6 months baby... these are wht i gave for my daughter...

[cheer]

thanx vahee.

[suvidhya]

hi all, my son suraj is 7 months old. I give him old dal/curd rice for lunch. At this point what else can i give him? I have been continuing rice/mixed grain/oats cereals for him for breakfast. But iam not satisfyed with this. Pls suggest me any other good healthy food which i can prepare or get here in shops (US).

As there are no elders here at home, iam really worried. pls advice.

cheers,
suvidhya

[Aadhusmom]

Suvidhya - How about fruit/veggie purees? Bananas/apples are a good way to start. Also sweet potatoes/avocados. Also have a look at all the recipes in this thread for ideas.

Vanathi.

[suvidhya]

hi vanathi.. thanks for the ideas. will try them. how about tomato giving tomato. will they like the "pullippu" taste of it?

cheers,
suvidhya

[newmommy]

hi vanathi.. thanks for the ideas. will try them. how about tomato giving tomato. will they like the "pullippu" taste of it?

cheers,
suvidhya

Hi suvidhya,
Giving rasam with little tomato is fine.I hope your are not thinking to feed him tomato by itself as it is not a very good idea.You can try vegetable purees like sweet patotoes,green beans,squash,peas etc..,
Try one at time to check for allerygies .You can get more info in the link below
Make Homemade Baby Food Recipes, Homemade Baby Food Recipes, Solid Food Baby Tips, Baby Nutrition & more!