🍼 Baby Food Introduction Timeline 0–6 Months Food: Exclusive breastfeeding or formula milk. 6–8 Months (Starting solids) Texture: Pureed or mashed. Foods to Introduce: Cereals: Rice, ragi (finger millet) porridge Vegetables: Carrot, pumpkin, sweet potato (steamed & mashed) Fruits: Banana, apple, pear (steamed or mashed) Protein: Lentil and pulses dal (well-cooked & pureed) 8–10 Months (Thicker texture, finger foods) Texture: Mashed, soft chunks, soft finger foods. Foods to Introduce: Soft-cooked vegetables: Peas, beans, beetroot. Soft fruits: Papaya, Banana, ripe mango Protein: Small pieces of scrambled egg, soft paneer, dals Small pieces of soft bread, roti soaked in milk or dal 10–12 Months (More variety, chopped foods) Texture: Small, soft chunks; easy to chew. Foods to Introduce: Dairy: Yogurt, paneer, milk (if not allergic) Protein: Small pieces of chicken, fish (well-cooked) Grains: Rice, roti, soft pasta, upma Vegetables & fruits: Cut into small soft pieces Healthy fats: Ghee, unsalted butter, nut butters (if no allergy) Avoid honey, whole nuts, unpasteurized dairy, and added sugar or salt. 12+ Months (Family foods, more independence) Texture: Soft pieces, chopped versions of family meals. Foods: Cooked grains: Rice, chapati, millet Fruits & vegetables: All soft-cooked fruits and veggies Proteins: Egg, fish, chicken, dal, paneer Snacks: Homemade healthy finger foods, minimal processed foods