For infants under 6 months of age, the recommended approach is to start with clear fluids, such as water or diluted juices, two times per day. Home-made foods, especially those recommended for supplementary feeding, are encouraged.
Next Steps
There is no need to add wheat to an infant's diet in the first year. Instead, focus on providing rice water, clear daal (lentil) broth, and fruit-based clear stews.
.The introduction of solid foods should emphasize gentle, easily digestible options like the ones mentioned above. This gradual approach helps support the infant's developing digestive system and nutritional needs in the first 6 months.
Health Tips
The key is to prioritize clear, nutrient-dense fluids and homemade pureed foods, while delaying the introduction of wheat and other potentially harder-to-digest solid foods until after the first year of life.