6-8 months

First foods: meal plans for 6-8 month olds

Your baby is ready for solids. This is exciting — and nerve-wracking. Start with smooth, single-ingredient purees and gradually introduce new flavors. At this stage, breastmilk or formula is still the main nutrition source. Solids are for practice.

Feeding guide

AspectGuidance
TextureSmooth purees and very soft mashed foods
Frequency2-3 meals per day alongside breastmilk
PortionStart with 2-3 tablespoons, increase gradually
New foodsIntroduce one new food every 2-3 days

Sample meals

  • BreakfastThin uji (millet porridge)
  • LunchMashed sweet potato with breastmilk
  • DinnerMashed avocado

Do and don't

Do

  • Continue breastfeeding on demand
  • Start with iron-rich foods (mashed beans, uji with dagaa powder)
  • Let baby touch and explore food
  • Stay patient — most food will end up on the floor

Don't

  • Don't add salt or sugar
  • Don't give honey before 12 months
  • Don't force-feed
  • Don't give whole nuts or hard chunks

Kwa Kiswahili

Mpango wa Lishe — Miezi 6-8

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