Hi all,

M a 1st time mother ... based in Mombasa Kenya. My boy is 4.5 mths old & i need the advise of u experienced mums abt his diet.
He currently has apple juice/mashed banana at 12-1, boiled pureed veggies at 4-5 pm & Cerelac at 8 pm.
1. Is this enuff?
2. How much shld he be eating of Cerelac
3. What changes to make in his diet for next mth & the amount at each feed?
4. How to make rice moong dal khichdi ? i dont wantto give salt/sugar till he's 6 mths old

PLS ADVISE
Many thanks

Nidhi Shital replied. Dear Nidhi,
I totally feel your pain about your MILs. :) It's same story everywhere :) Just go by what your doctor says. You will be better off that way. Once your son gets used to Moong Dal Khichadi, you can add other dals and little butter to make more nutritious for your child. But make sure he is ok with Moong dal first because Moon dal is easy to digest for babies.

Good Luck and love to your little one ! :)

-Shital Shital replied. Dear Nidhi,
What you been feeding your child looks enough to me however, let your child be the best judge of how much he eats. Don't force him to eat anything he doesn't want to eat. try in later.

Generally in US, pediatrician don't recommend to give solids to the baby till they are at least 6 months old but I know some old pediatrician says it's ok to give solids to your baby after 4 months. You can start with Dal water or Moong water as well. Dialuted rice or rice cereal in Breastmilk or formula is good idea as well.

Still in Doubt? Always consult your pediatrician to make sure you are feeding ok with your baby.

Good Luck!
-Shital