My baby is one year old and his weight from February is still the same as 9.6 kg. He is not interested in eating solids and does not even drink properly. Please give me some tips for his growth and development. He did not start a walk. Please suggest some supplements for him.
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Here are simple and practical nutrition tips for a one-year-old child:
🥣 1. Continue Breastfeeding (if possible)
Still provides important nutrients and immunity.
Can be continued along with solid foods.
🍚 2. Offer 3 Meals + 2 Snacks Daily
Small, frequent meals are better.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Snacks: Mid-morning and evening
🍲 3. Family Foods – Soft & Mashed
The child can eat most of what the family eats – just ensure it’s:
Soft
Well-cooked
Mildly spiced (no chilli)
🥛 4. Avoid Excess Cow's Milk
Limit to 400–500 ml/day.
Too much milk can cause iron deficiency.
Use a cup, not a bottle.
🥗 5. Iron-Rich Foods
Start including:
Green leafy vegetables (mashed/pureed)
Egg yolk (well-cooked)
Dals and pulses
Ragi, jaggery
Fortified cereals (occasionally)
🍌 6. Give Fruits & Vegetables Daily
Soft fruits like banana, papaya, chikoo, apple (steamed/mashed)
Boiled and mashed vegetables: carrot, potato, pumpkin, etc.
🐟 7. Protein Sources
Dals, curd, egg, paneer, tofu, mashed fish/chicken (small quantities)
❌ 8. Avoid Junk Food
No biscuits, chips, sweets, bakery food, or soft drinks.
🚫 9. No Salt, Sugar, Honey (in excess)
Minimal salt and sugar is best.
Avoid honey till after 1 year (risk of botulism), but even after 1 year, use sparingly.
💧 10. Water
Give boiled, cooled water as the main drink apart from milk.
🥄 Bonus Tips:
Encourage self-feeding with hands or spoon.
Expect mess – it’s part of learning.
Avoid force-feeding; offer variety and let the child explore.
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