In a blink of an eye, yet another month passed! Isn’t this the time when babies develop a few teeth and are able to chew as well as swallow? Also, their activities, especially crawling, rapidly increases. 

One problem, most moms face around this time is - to deal with a highly distracted child who has suddenly developed massive disinterest in eating food. Eventually, this adversely affects the baby’s appetite, which bothers every mother.

But, there is nothing to worry about! We'd say, be persistent, carry on doing whatever works best, plus introduce new foods so that whenever their taste buds tickle, they get something yummy and healthy to munch. You can introduce all kinds of fruits at this stage. You may also introduce mild spices, but remember, it should be in moderation! 

The following 10 months baby food chart has a perfect blend of all food flavors that will drive away you and your little one’s food blues!

10 months baby food chart with health recipes:

WEEK 1

FIRST DAY

Breakfast: Wheat pancake (Ragi-optional)

Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese slices

Lunch: Curd rice

Evening Snack: Pumpkin suji finger

Dinner: Steamed dosa

SECOND DAY

Breakfast: Besan cheela with tomato chutney

Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water

Lunch: Mix vegetable pongal

Evening Snack: Apple kheer

Dinner: Mashed ghee chapati with ½ Tsp ghee and yellow dal

THIRD DAY

Breakfast: Moong dal cheela

Mid-Morning Snack: Stewed apple

Lunch: Spinach and tomato khichri

Evening Snack: Mashed pear and banana

Dinner: Wheat almond porridge

FOURTH DAY

Breakfast: Pureed carrot and peas rava idli

Mid-Morning Snack: Vegetable soup with homemade cream

Lunch: Mix vegetable or Sathu Maavu cutlets

Evening Snack: Mashed fruits

Dinner: Vegetable khichri

FIFTH DAY

Breakfast: Vegetable uthappam

Mid-Morning Snack: Banana fritters

Lunch: Grated carrot brown rice

Evening Snack: Banana mango puree

Dinner: Suji kheer

SIXTH DAY

Breakfast: Scrambled egg/paneer

Mid-Morning Snack: Ragi cake

Lunch: Steamed beetroot dosa

Evening Snack: Potato wedges

Dinner: Rice and dal

SEVENTH DAY

Breakfast: Steamed dosa with paneer

Mid-Morning Snack: Baked sweet potato

Lunch: Bottle gourd pumpkin khichri

Evening Snack: Strawberry and prunes smoothie

Dinner: Mashed ghee chapati with ½ Tsp ghee and bottle gourd vegetable

WEEK 2

FIRST DAY

Breakfast: Rava Upma

Mid-Morning Snack: Vegetable soup with homemade cream

Lunch: Carrot khichri

Evening Snack: Fruit juice

Dinner: Sabudana Kheer

SECOND DAY

Breakfast: Oats idli

Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water  

Lunch: Masala onion pongal

Evening Snack: Carrot balls

Dinner: Rice kheer

THIRD DAY

Breakfast: Bajra porridge

Mid-Morning Snack: Fried apple rings

Lunch: Curd rice

Evening Snack: Beetroot halwa

Dinner: Vegetable khichri

FOURTH DAY

Breakfast: Mixed grain cheela

Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese balls

Lunch: Masoor dal khichri

Evening Snack: Potato fritters

Dinner: Apple oats porridge

FIFTH DAY

Breakfast: Banana pancake

Mid-Morning Snack: Potato and beans poha

Lunch: Spinach khichri

Evening Snack: Corn patties

Dinner: Mix vegetable pongal

SIXTH DAY

Breakfast: Ragi sheera

Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water

Lunch: Baingan bhath/brinjal rice

Evening Snack: Mango and banana smoothie

Dinner: Steamed dosa 

SEVENTH DAY

Breakfast: Mix vegetable dosa

Mid-Morning Snack: Beetroot cutlets

Lunch: Tomato khichri

Evening Snack: Stewed apple

Dinner: Jaggery ghee and chapati laddu

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WEEK 3

FIRST DAY

Breakfast: Ragi dosa

Mid-Morning Snack: Carrot potato patties

Lunch: Curd rice

Evening Snack: Pomegranate carrot juice

Dinner: Wheat almond oats porridge

SECOND DAY

Breakfast: Apple cereal

Mid-Morning Snack: Roasted cottage cheese

Lunch: Plain khichri

Evening Snack: Mango yoghurt

Dinner: Steamed dosa

THIRD DAY

Breakfast: Vegetable poha

Mid-Morning Snack: Baked pear

Lunch: Green gram dal and rice

Evening Snack: Fruit smoothie

Dinner: Soft paratha with white butter

FOURTH DAY

Breakfast: Ragi porridge

Mid-Morning Snack: Cheese and corn patties

Lunch: Fox Nuts and rice kheer

Evening Snack: Vegetable soup

Dinner: Mix vegetable khichri

FIFTH DAY

Breakfast: Rava idli

Mid-Morning Snack: Mango and banana smoothie

Lunch: Vegetable khichri

Evening Snack: Fruit fingers

Dinner: Mashed ghee chapati with green gram dal

SIXTH DAY

Breakfast: Banana pancake

Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water

Lunch: Masoor dal khichri

Evening Snack: Potato wedges

Dinner: Jaggery ghee and mashed chapati laddu

SEVENTH DAY

Breakfast: Rava upma

Mid-Morning Snack: Baked French fries

Lunch: Pongal

Evening Snack: Fruit smoothie  

Dinner: Apple oats porridge

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WEEK 4

FIRST DAY

Breakfast: Jowar porridge

Mid-Morning Snack: Baked sweet potato fingers

Lunch: Jeera rice and bottle gourd raita

Evening Snack: Mashed fruits

Dinner: Rice cereal

SECOND DAY

Breakfast: Mixed grain cheela

Mid-Morning Snack: Fruit puree

Lunch: Ragi porridge and plain curd

Evening Snack: Arbi fingers

Dinner: Sago kheer

THIRD DAY

Breakfast: Vegetable upma

Mid-Morning Snack: Coconut water

Lunch: Mix vegetable khichri

Evening Snack: Fruits yoghurt

Dinner: Soft paratha with white butter

FOURTH DAY

Breakfast: Steamed ragi dosa

Mid-Morning Snack: Fruit smoothie

Lunch: Sweet pongal

Evening Snack: Potato corn patties

Dinner: Tomato onion khichri

FIFTH DAY

Breakfast: Sago almond porridge

Mid-Morning Snack: Steamed carrot sticks

Lunch: Vegetable khichri

Evening Snack: Stewed apple and pear

Dinner: Moong dal and chapati

SIXTH DAY

Breakfast: Oats idli and curd

Mid-Morning Snack: Mashed pear banana

Lunch: Masoor dal khichri

Evening Snack: Steamed vegetable sticks

Dinner: Oats apple porridge

SEVENTH DAY

Breakfast: Vegetable poha

Mid-Morning Snack: Banana and orange smoothie

Lunch: Apple oats porridge

Evening Snack: Corn and cheese patties

Dinner: Jaggery ghee and mashed chapati laddu

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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

This post is co-authored by Ms. Aditi Mehrotra, a two-time gold medalist- health educator, DIETED & Co-founder, Arney's  Fitkids-  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!"