8 Months Baby Food Chart with Indian Recipes - My Little Moppet (2024)

As your little one breezes through 8 months, you will be presented with fresh challenges in feeding! Our 8 months baby food chart for Indian Babies will help you navigate this phase with ease.

Your baby is 8 months old and she’s doing a lot of amazing new things! At this age, your little one is starting to crawl, and this has led to renewed curiosity to explore. This also means that she loses interest in familiar foods, doesn’t want to be spoon-fed and wants to create lots of messes. All these are cues that your baby is now ready for a new baby diet chart including finger foods!

1. It is best for the baby to sit on a high chair at the table while eating. Not only does this control the mess, it also builds the foundation for table manners. Check out our detailed guide on selecting the right feeding chair for your baby.

2. Experts advise giving babies whatever the family eats, but it’s important to ensure that the food is suitable for the baby’s age. Boiled vegetables cut into strips and evenly cut fruit cubes (apple, pear) make great finger foods. Other options are rice/bread sticks or spoons pre-loaded with cereal.

3. Do not cut the food into bite-size pieces, as these will be too small for the baby to hold. The size of the baby’s fist will give a good idea about the size. A slightly elongated, chip-shape will be easier for little hands to hold.

4. Rather than leaving the baby alone with a plate of food, it’s recommended that the parent sit with the baby and guide her on how to take the food into the mouth.

5. Allow the baby to try one food at a time. For instance, try apple on one day and pear the next. Combining foods will prevent the baby from being able to appreciate and distinguish between the different flavors and textures.

6. Start with 2-3 pieces of finger food in the beginning and slowly increase the quantity. If the baby rejects a food, don’t get disheartened. Leave it for now and retry after a few days. Chances are that she likes it now!

7. Avoid junk food and foods with lots of sugar. In general, avoiding processed food and going for homemade food or fresh produce is best.

8. It’s not mandatory to follow strict meal times with your baby. Instead, follow your baby’s hunger cues – this will increase your chances for success.

9. Be prepared for the mess! Place a large plastic sheet under the high chair and use washable covers wherever required. Babies are likely to throw spoons, so have extra ones on hand ready to use.

10. There is always a danger of choking, so never ever leave the baby unattended. Don’t rush the baby either, and let her take her time to explore the food and play with it.

Here is a sample feeding schedule you can follow:

• Early Morning – 7 A.M.
• Breakfast – 9 A.M.
• Lunch – 1 P.M.
• Dinner – 7-9 P.M.
• Before Bed – 10 P.M.

This 8 months baby food chart is just a general guideline and it is more important to follow your baby’s hunger cues than sticking to a schedule. Please continue to breastfeed your baby in between meals, as it is still the main source of energy and nutrition for your little one.

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Use this 8 months baby food chart pdf and plan your baby’s meals using a Printable Meal Planner. You can also keep a “Baby Food Diary” to track your little one’s favorite recipes and food allergies if any.

For all the 8-month baby food recipes, you can visit our Recipe Index

8-month Baby Food Chart for Weight Gain

When it comes to weight gain for your baby, you want to make sure that you are providing them with the right food to support their growth. Follow this 8-month baby food chart for weight gain and you will be on your way to a healthy and nourished baby! Along with providing your baby with the right food, it is also important to keep their environment as stress-free as possible. Putting your baby in a calm and stimulating environment will help to encourage healthy growth and development.

Here are the foods that you can add for healthy weight gain

1. Breastmilk
2. Potato
3. Eggs
4. Dry Fruits Powder
5. Sprouted sathumaavu powder
6. Wheat
7. Ghee

Check out baby food charts for other months here: