Yet another month passed! We are sure your little one grins a lot whenever you introduce a new dish in his/her palette. By the way, isn’t this the time when babies develop a tooth or two? 

You also discover a new notorious side of them as they begin to crawl. Isn’t that super cute?

In the 8th month, the toddlers are able to grab and hold things. Their grip is better than before. Hence, we can introduce finger foods by this time to keep them engaged. Also, more and more fruits and vegetables shall be introduced and thus the journey of discovering foods still continues for your little one.

Enjoy every moment as these naughty munchkins will have some tantrums to throw at you. Don't get hassled if they are also picking on food

So, we have the 8 months baby food chart ready for you that will help you deal with those cute tantrums of the little one. Do also check 'foods to introduce at 7 months' here because some old foods are also being included in our 8-months weekly food charts., e.g. ragi (millets).

8-Month-old baby food list:

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8-month-old baby food menu - Indian and easy continental dishes:

Week 1:

FIRST DAY
Breakfast: Homemade Rice Cereal
Mid-Morning Snack: Dates and banana puree
Lunch: Pongal
Evening Snack: Fruit puree
Dinner: Ragi apple cereal

SECOND DAY
Breakfast: Plain pancake
Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water
Lunch: Moong dal or brown rice khichri
Evening Snack: Mashed kiwi
Dinner: Thick tomato beans soup or millets soup

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THIRD DAY
Breakfast: Steamed Ragi dosa
Mid-Morning Snack: Stewed apple
Lunch: Vegetable Dalia
Evening Snack: Baked potato wedges
Dinner: Barley porridge

FOURTH DAY
Breakfast: Pureed carrot idli
Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water
Lunch: Chickpea mash with vegetables
Evening Snack: Mashed cherries
Dinner: Banana daliya or namkeen daliya

FIFTH DAY
Breakfast: Bottle gourd kheer
Mid-Morning Snack: Boiled eggs/blueberry smoothie
Lunch: Pongal
Evening Snack: Mango puree
Dinner: Suji banana halwa

SIXTH DAY
Breakfast: Suji kheer
Mid-Morning Snack: Apple carrot soup
Lunch: Mashed rice with vegetable soup
Evening Snack: Green pea soup
Dinner: Pongal
 
SEVENTH-DAY
Breakfast: Banana pancake
Mid-Morning Snack: Ragi teething biscuits
Lunch: Tomato and pumpkin khichri
Evening Snack: Coconut water
Dinner: Steamed Ragi dosa

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Week 2: 

FIRST DAY
Breakfast: Apple pancake
Mid-Morning Snack: Vegetable soup
Lunch: Spinach khichdi
Evening Snack: Breadsticks
Dinner: Steamed dosa
 
SECOND DAY
Breakfast: Oats kheer
Mid-Morning Snack: Apple yogurt
Lunch: Masala onion Pongal
Evening Snack: Mango puree
Dinner: Vegetable daliya
 
THIRD DAY
Breakfast: Ragi porridge
Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese and tomatoes
Lunch: Vegetable ghee rice
Evening Snack: Fruit puree
Dinner: Wheat porridge
 
FOURTH DAY
Breakfast: Oats banana porridge or ragi almonds porridge
Mid-Morning Snack: Crumbled paneer
Lunch: Pumpkin khichri
Evening Snack: Ragi banana halwa
Dinner: Sabudana kheer or khichri

FIFTH DAY
Breakfast: Apple ragi pancake
Mid-Morning Snack: Plain yogurt
Lunch: Steamed green beans
Evening Snack: Ragi teething biscuits
Dinner: Idli 
 
SIXTH DAY
Breakfast: Tofu meal
Mid-Morning Snack: Beetroot halwa
Lunch: Vegetable khichri
Evening Snack: Strawberry banana smoothie
Dinner: Moong dal cheela
 
SEVENTH DAY
Breakfast: Fruits porridge
Mid-Morning Snack: Scrambled eggs/scrambled paneer
Lunch: Plain ghee rice
Evening Snack: Carrot kheer
Dinner: Wheat almond porridge

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Week 3:

FIRST DAY
Breakfast: Apple oats porridge
Mid-Morning Snack: Vegetable soup
Lunch: Tomato onion khichri
Evening Snack: Ragi laddu
Dinner: Mashed ghee roti
 
SECOND DAY
Breakfast: Banana pancake
Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese slice
Lunch: Pongal
Evening Snack: Fruit puree
Dinner: Steamed dosa
 
THIRD DAY
Breakfast: Pureed beetroot idli
Mid-Morning Snack: Banana fritters
Lunch: Cauliflower khichri
Evening Snack: Fruit custard
Dinner: Thick masoor dal
 
FOURTH DAY
Breakfast: Ragi sheera
Mid-Morning Snack: Mixed fruit yogurt
Lunch: Spinach khichri
Evening Snack: A cereal snack bar
Dinner: Barley porridge

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Week 4:

FIRST DAY
Breakfast: Banana pancake
Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water
Lunch: Ragi dosa
Evening Snack: Pear cinnamon puree
Dinner: Wheat almond porridge
 
SECOND DAY
Breakfast: Ragi dosa
Mid-Morning Snack: Mixed fruit yogurt
Lunch: Moong dal and rice
Evening Snack: Carrot kheer
Dinner: Masala Pongal
 
THIRD DAY
Breakfast: Poha
Mid-Morning Snack: Mashed fruits
Lunch: Pongal
Evening Snack: Samai kheer  
Dinner: Homemade rice cereal
 
FOURTH DAY
Breakfast: Vegetable idli
Mid-Morning Snack: Apple banana halwa
Lunch: Pumpkin khichri
Evening Snack: Dry fruit laddu
Dinner: Vegetable khichri

FIFTH DAY
Breakfast: Fruits porridge
Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese breadsticks
Lunch: Sweet Pongal
Evening Snack: Blueberry smoothie
Dinner: Spinach soup
 
SIXTH DAY
Breakfast: Fruits porridge
Mid-Morning Snack: Dates banana porridge
Lunch: Curd rice
Evening Snack: Apple banana puree
Dinner: Urad dal
 
SEVENTH DAY
Breakfast: Ragi cake
Mid-Morning Snack: Mango yogurt
Lunch: Tomato khichri
Evening Snack: Bottle gourd kheer
Dinner: Poha

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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 has 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.

Did you know?

Unlike wheat, millets are gluten-free and great options for those suffering from Celiac disease or gluten-intolerances

This post is co-authored by Ms. Aditi Mehrotra, a two-time gold medalist- health educator, DIETED & Co-founder, Arney's  Fit kids-  School Nutrition Program. Her diet dictate is: "Diet is not a deprivation but a slight deviation from the normal. Love yourself! Make yourself a priority. Nourish your body and soul!"