Hello,

My son is 9 1/2 mth old..with 1 tooth..eats khichdi,veges n finger foods....i want to try giving him egg.Can someone tell me how do i cook the yolk in a microwave n also on the stove(since i m travelling to india n home does not have microwave)

Bela Sonia replied. First of all I would ask if u have asked the padi since it is to be given only after measles vaccination after 9 months of age and am sure u must have got the shot. As for cooking u should beat the whole egg with 1 or 2 teaspoon of milk(for softness) and make an omlette or may be scramble egg and cook it well to give it to the kid and thats considered to be the best form in which eggs can be given to babies. I have never tried making it in microwave and I personally feel its not a good idea since u can't check whether its fully done or not. Mother replied. Hi!Bela thanx a ton..... Mother replied. Hi! sorry this is not pertaining to yur ques but i have a question for yu since my baby is as old as yurs want to know when yu give yur baby veggies,dal,khichri do yu add salt if not what do yu add as my baby refuses to have bland food. Hope yu would not mind my asking and would be really grateful if yu replied.Thanx in advance Minka replied. Hi ,

Sorry but yolk is OK to give at 9 months. You should wait till 1 year for egg white.

Just put egg in normal water and bring it to a boil slowly ( so that it doesn't crack ) . Boil for 2-3 mins and leave it for a min or two in the hot water. Cool under normal water . Peel and separate the yolk out. Mash it with some milk or vegetable stock and mix with sal and pepper and give it. Do not give just mashed yolk - it may be too dry and cause choking.

If you are still BF the baby , you can eat the egg white and he'll have the benefits of the proteins as well ;-) Urvashi replied. Hi!Bela it is advisable not to give yolk before 1 yr.Yu can give the egg white. Better still confirm with yur paediatrician..