Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Food and nutrition
Hello sir/ Madam,
My Baby is 19 months ..How much quantity of rice& food is given for baby ...How much ml of water in a day should be given to baby..my baby have digestion issues so I need to clarify each & every need for baby...
Answers (7)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Hello
Next Steps
Meal Pattern: Offer 3 main meals + 2 healthy snacks per day. Continue breastfeeding or 2 cups (400–500 ml) of milk daily
Food Quantity Average total: 1½–2 cups of food per main meal(Each cup ≈ 120–150 ml)
Example per meal:
Half to 1 cup cooked rice/khichdi/upma +
½ cup vegetables/dal/curd
Small portion of fruit
Child’s appetite varies daily — follow hunger cues. Force-feeding isn’t needed.
Balanced Diet: Include all groups daily:
Cereals: rice, chapati, oats, porridge
Pulses & proteins: dal, egg, fish, chicken, paneer, beans
Fruits & vegetables: colourful mix for vitamins
Fats: ghee, oil, nuts (paste/powder form)
Water Intake: 1–1.2 litres/day (around 4–5 small glasses) including soups, milk, fruits.
Offer small sips frequently — toddlers often forget to ask for water.
Health Tips
Avoid
Sugary drinks, packaged snacks, excess milk (>500 ml/day)
Choking hazards: whole nuts, hard candies, grapes uncut.
Answered
Flag this answer
2/2 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+178
I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)
Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Great mam, having concern about nutrition is genuine & appreciated .. at 1.5 yr of age by giving appropriate nutrition you can avoid many health related issues at this age .
Adequate amount of everything, what we need at this age
For clarify each & every need , consult me on practo
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Quantity of food and water is governed by our physiological system in the body, as stimulus of hunger and thirst comes from brain- better not to force feed - if weight is an issue need to see doctor
Next Steps
Check weight gain
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Need to know more details, weight of baby, stool frequency, any vomiting history... consult on practo
Ex senior consultant ksch, safdarjung Ex consultant WHO
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat.
Contact number: 97012307 two nine
Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics)
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Consult physically with Pediatrician
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.