Don’t worry about the Exact amount of Macro and Micro nutrients. Instead do the following:

— Give vegetables daily

— Give different Seasonal Fruits

— Give Milk

— Try to include different flours instead of just wheat flour. As long as the child is playing well and eating well, you are good. Only if your pediatrician prescribes, provide extra supplements.

There is a big controversy around Milk. I would recommend only A2 – Desi cow milk and no other animal milk for kids. I believe there are some nutrients kids need and some of them are part of the milk already. e.g. for vegetarian people Milk and water are the biggest sources of B12

After 6 months, you can start introducing different “cooked” stuff to infants. Consider following while introducing new things:

— Give only one item for 2-3 days and observe the health and urine/stool – just to confirm kid’s digestive system is able to adjust to this new introduction

— After 2-3 days, you can switch the food and try something else. 

If you introduce 2-3 different items together, then you can’t understand which one didn’t suit your baby.

Few things can be given – Peeled – steamed Apple, Ragi preparations, Rice preparations, Dal preparations, solid vegetable paste. etc.

There are chances he might demand sweets or crave for sweets or simply eat more regular  food.  This is specifically because his body needs more carbohydrates. As he is playing on a daily basis, he would automatically crave for more food. Avoid the ready made sweets and sugar based sweets, instead increase the jaggery and ghee combination instead.

Foods with Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats balanced in the diet is must for all meals. – Include all different coloured vegetables, fruits on a rotational basis.

It is OK. don’t force him. Make it Fun to eat* – Decorate, Act and focus on your vocabulary – Praise the Food. Take your kids along with while purchasing the Fruits and vegetables

Ask them to make a decision – Do you want first or second or both? Ask what you would prefer for dinner today? (other than junk food). Influence your behavior – Lead by example (or ask an Elder kid to inspire), Provide Points for finishing the healthy food – Exchange something they love with the points accumulated.

Include your kids in the food preparation in the kitchen – And praise while eating – wow, it is so delicious that it is made by <Kid’sName> Take a photo and promote it to friends and Family for praising the activity performed.Make Chapati in different shapes – serve Dal in different bowls. Make it fun.

Biscuit is something that should not be inside your home. Don’t make it part of your grocery list. You need to influence the behavior leading by example. While serving fruits, try some shapes, Add some chaat masala (if home made – best) and ask her to try it. I’m sure it will help

After 5-6 months you can start introducing various foods. —–you can start introducing different “cooked” stuff to infants. Consider following while introducing new things:

— Give only one item for 2-3 days and observe the health and urine/stool – just to confirm kid’s digestive system is able to adjust to this new introduction

— After 2-3 days, you can switch the food and try something else. 

If you introduce 2-3 different items together, then you can’t understand which one didn’t suit your baby.

Few things can be given – Peeled – steamed Apple, Ragi preparations, Rice preparations, Dal preparations, Boiled vegetable paste. etc.

Screen is absolutely NOT good while eating. Find out what other interests your kid has. Try to replace mobile with one of those interests while eating. Tell him a story, make it fun. Decorate the food with his favorite characters. Praise the food. Praise the kid. Show him the benefits of eating healthy.

Sugar, avoid if possible. Instead, use Jaggery. Salt is fine. Avoid honey  till 2 years if possible. Cow’s milk is fine.

I am surprised that doctors prescribed “Anything” other than breast milk till 5 months. But continue as long as it is not creating any issues.

 After 5-6 months, you can start introducing different “cooked” stuff to infants. Consider following while introducing new things:

— Give only one item for 2-3 days and observe the health and urine/stool – just to confirm kid’s digestive system is able to adjust to this new introduction

— After 2-3 days, you can switch the food and try something else. 

If you introduce 2-3 different items together, then you can’t understand which one didn’t suit your baby.

Few things can be given – Peeled – steamed Apple, Ragi preparations, Rice preparations, Dal preparations, Boiled vegetable paste. etc.

It is fine to have little bit of pain after activities. Yes, oil massage is good. Please make sure she is eating foods rich in iron. Spinach, Eggplant (Brinjal), Jaggery, Peanuts, beans are the good sources. If he doesn’t like spinach, try other sources please.  I have used “Hearbalife Dyno Shake” in the past – not regularly though. you can try that out. Don’t continue it for long period. Give a break of at least 3-5 months before you give this again. It is a good supplement that I recommend.

Yes you can.

Anything that your child likes. In the morning generally, we are not hungry. However, combination of both is preferred.

You are absolutely correct. Avoid the fruits and Milk. Not even bananas and milk.

1. Not really sure. As long as your kid is not crying or having any stomach issues, you are good. Kids generally keep moving legs all the time. Your son is doing only when someone holds him. So it is fine.

Give him formula milk prescribed by the Pediatrician. You can introduce Desi Cow A2 milk. Avoid Parle G (or any other biscuits for that matter) for lifetime. It is not a food. 

After 5-6 months, you can start introducing different “cooked” stuff to infants. Consider following while introducing new things:

— Give only one item for 2-3 days and observe the health and urine/stool – just to confirm kid’s digestive system is able to adjust to this new introduction

— After 2-3 days, you can switch the food and try something else. 

If you introduce 2-3 different items together, then you can’t understand which one did not suit your baby.

Few things can be given – Peeled – steamed Apple, Ragi preparations, Rice preparations, Dal preparations, Boiled vegetable paste. etc.

There are different versions in the Cerelac. It is ok to give Cerelac for his age range. Don’t fully rely on the Cerelac. introduce the home made foods as well. No matter whatever be the technology, it cannot provide the nutrients that can be provided by the Fresh Fruits, vegetables and home made food.

We always have a choice. Think about it! You need to educate and empower your family members about the disadvantages via video, blog and various possible methods.

It is fine as long as a kid is not having any health issues. However, provide some variety as well. Only one thing all the time is not advisable.

1. Avoid dinner after 6-7 pm. Change the lifestyle. Remove mobile from her life. Remove Television. Inculcate the habit of going to bed at 10 pm. Finish the dinner at least 2-3 hours before going to bed

It is very true. Two reasons for child obesity are overeating and milk. Try to remove milk from his diet and see if that works for his daily energy needs and doesn’t feel any difference. It is not ‘mandatory’ to drink milk.

Yes, Desi Cow A2 milk is best if possible. If not,  avoid all other milks.

Increase variety within the same ingredients – e.g. Vegetable Khichdi, Masala Dalia, Sweet Dalia, Upma, Ragi, Idli, Rice preparations.

Protein rich foods increase the Satiety – Feeling of Fullness. For Snacks I would recommend: Nuts, Cheese, Fruits, Smoothie, Banana, Oatmeal, Baked Sweet potato, Carrots, Cucumber etc.

Please give boiled and cooled down water for 5-8 months. After 8 months you can start giving in small quantities and then gradually increase.

I see. For that matter – Ragi Sticks, Soya Sticks, Baked chips, Fruits, Dalia – (masala & sweet – take 3 minutes to prepare), Poha, Upma. Try to stretch a little bit and see if you can find something that can be prepared/cooked quickly and is healthy for your kids.

Increase his physical activity. Reduce or stop mobile usage completely. Make eating fun.

*Make it Fun to eat* – Decorate

*Act & focus on your vocabulary* – Praise the Food

*Take your kids along with while purchasing the Fruits & vegetables*

Ask them to make a decision – Do you want first or second or both?

*Ask what you would prefer for dinner today?* (other than junk food) then, while serving, say that today it is your favorite dish and celebrate. (daily it will be a favorite dish)

*Influence your behavior – Lead by example* (or ask Elder kid to inspire)

*Provide Points for finishing the healthy food* – Exchange something they love with the points accumulated.

*Include your kids in the food preparation in kitchen*  Let her spend time playing with flour dough, remains of the peeled veggies etc.- *And praise while eating* – wow, it is so delicious that it is made by <Kid’sName> . Take a photo and promote it to friends and Family for praising the activity performed.

Good. It is not “Mandatory” to have milk. -As long as different varieties (in colors, types and families) in the fruits and vegetables she is consuming. & there are no health issues. You can stop milk. Perfectly alright! See if you can try some supplement like Herbalife Dinoshake – added to her Cow milk one in a while.

There are 2-3 different variants available for her age range. Ask Pharmacist to show you all the variety available for his age range and choose one from that. I think there is one Veggie flavour that is salty.

Yes, avoid milk if you can. See if you can find someone reliable supplier who can supply pure A2 Desi cow milk that is certified as well.

I have answered that to some other parent. If possible, please check other answers. Sorry for the inconvenience. Due to the time limit I need to move fast.

After 6 months. Please check a couple of questions and answers above for the same. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Yes, Amul cheese you can give as long as the child has no complaints or health issues.