What foods to feed a 10 month old baby
10-Month-Old Baby: Milestones, Sleep, and Feeding
There’s nothing quite like watching your baby take on new challenges, from trying to stand and then walk, to attempting to say their first real words. You’re no doubt feeling proud of your little one. Still, you may have questions about what’s coming in the weeks ahead, including what your 10-month-old baby can eat, how long they should sleep, and which developmental milestones they typically achieve. We’ve got you covered on all this and more, so read on!
Baby Development MilestonesOne of the paradoxes of your baby’s development at 10 months is that while they’re eager to become more mobile and independent, they may also be cautious about straying too far from you and may even cry when you’re out of sight. Read on to learn more about what your 10-month-old baby may be experiencing this month, including the developmental milestones they may reach around this time.
Growth and Physical Development: Steady Gains
Don’t get too attached to your favorite baby clothes! Your 10-month-old baby will likely continue to grow rapidly this month as they make their way toward nearly tripling their birth weight by their first birthday. All babies grow at their own pace, and there’s no single growth standard for a baby. Instead, during your baby’s regular checkups, the healthcare provider will use baby growth charts to track your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference to make sure your 10-month-old is on track for healthy development.
Movement: Up, Up, and Away!
You might have noticed that when your baby is awake, they’re moving nonstop. If they’re on their tummy they’ll arch their back to look around; if they’re on their back they’ll grab their toes. At other times, your baby may be rolling over or rocking on their hands and knees. All these movements strengthen their muscles, improve their coordination, and teach them what their various body parts can do.
Each baby is different, but around this time your baby could be trying to pull themselves up to stand. Seeing everyone else walking makes them eager to follow suit! Once they stand, they might worry that they won’t be able to sit down again, which is a little trickier. If you sense they’re having trouble, show them how you bend your knees to return to the floor and they might be able to copy you.
Once your baby can stand more confidently, they might take a few tentative steps while holding onto furniture. This is known as “cruising.” Soon, they’ll try taking a few cautious steps without holding onto anything. This might end in them dropping to the floor, but they’ll grow more skilled with each try.
After months and months of tummy time and all those movements designed to strengthen their muscles in preparation for walking, you might be surprised at how quickly things progress now. Once they take those tentative first steps to start walking, it may only be a few more days before your baby is walking with confidence.
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Cognitive Development: Hello, Can You Hear Me?
Long before your baby can say real words, they can understand some of what you’re saying.
You might even be surprised at how much babies can understand! For example, if you say the name of their favorite toy, they may look toward it, showing you they know what you’re referring to.
If your baby has created their own word for something, you can treat that as their word. For example, if they call their favorite teddy “tata,” respond by giving it to them and saying the word “teddy” to reinforce the right word. In time, they’ll correct themselves. Whether it’s now or in the coming months, your baby will soon be able to say simple words like “no,” “mama,” and “dada.”
Your little one will soon start to mimic the way you use objects, too. If they have a toy phone, they might put it to their ear, just as they’ve seen you do. Take advantage of this interest in imitating you by teaching them how objects are used. Let them “brush” their hair with a hairbrush or their teeth with a toothbrush. At mealtimes let them try to use a cup and spoon.
Activities for Supporting Your 10-Month-Old Baby’s DevelopmentThinking about what a 10-month-old “should” be doing?There are variety of activities that will help your baby grow and develop.
Here are some things to do with a 10-month-old:
Place some sturdy, safe objects in a low drawer or cupboard for your baby to discover and play with. Finding new things on their own is exciting for them and will help boost their confidence.
As your baby learns to pull themselves up to a stand, stairs might start to interest them. Add baby gates for safety but consider allowing them onto the lowest step under close supervision with you standing right below them.
Teach your baby the actions that go with words like “bye-bye,” “yes,” and “no.” For example, show them how to wave bye-bye, nod yes, and shake their head no.
Experts recommend not putting your baby in a baby walker. These devices are dangerous and may decrease your baby’s motivation to walk. Instead, consider a play center or a push car with a bar they can hold onto.
The toys your 10-month-old baby plays with don’t have to be expensive; your baby may be fascinated by an empty box, an egg carton, or even a toilet paper tube that they can bend, tear, and scrunch.
If you do want to choose some toys for your 10-month-old baby, go for things like a large doll or puppet, a toy telephone, or a “busy box” with features that squeak, move, open, or roll. These will help develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Many parents wonder how much a 10-month-old “should” eat or what they “should” be eating. It turns out that your baby needs about 750 to 900 calories each day, with about half coming from breast milk or formula and the rest from solids. Don't focus too much on calories, though, especially during this time when your baby is getting the hang of self-feeding.
If you’re wondering about your 10-month-old’s feeding schedule, go with three main meals and two snacks between those meals each day. During the main meals you’ll want to offer your 10-month-old around two to four ounces of breast milk or formula alongside solid food.
In addition to spoon-feeding your baby or letting them handle a spoon, you can also give your 10-month-old baby finger foods to encourage them to feed themselves. And in terms of what to feed your 10-month-old, some food ideas to consider are small pieces of tofu or cheese, diced fruit, cooked peas, and well-cooked pasta. Try to be patient with your baby's slow pace and with the amount of food that ends up everywhere except their mouth, as they’re still learning. The more you let them try, the sooner they’ll grow more capable and confident.
If you haven't done so already, introduce your baby to a sippy cup or straw cup. Get started with a trainer cup, which has a lid, two handles, and a soft straw or spout. At first your baby will treat it like a plaything, which is totally OK. Add a little water and show your baby how to drink from it, and before long they’ll start to mimic you. In time, fill it with breast milk or formula instead of water.
Using the cup will help improve your baby’s hand-to-mouth coordination and will help prepare them for weaning from breastfeeding or bottle-feeding when the time comes.
Keep in mind that it may be a while before your baby drinks all their liquids from a cup. For now, this is just a casual introduction—all babies must start somewhere.
Going out for a meal with your baby may seem daunting, but these tips may help:
Call the restaurant ahead of time to make sure it is baby-friendly and has a high chair
Consider feeding your baby beforehand; you may find they sleep right through
If your baby will be eating with you, take their food, spoon, and bib
Don’t be embarrassed if your baby starts crying—instead, be flexible and ready to either do a little soothing or grab the check early
Take along some soft toys and baby books that your little one can quietly entertain themselves with.
Wondering about your baby’s sleeping schedule and what it might look like? Ten-month-old babies typically sleep about 10 to 12 hours each night and have 2 naps during the day.
Some babies start to need the morning nap less often.
Around this time, your baby may develop what’s known as separation anxiety—they become upset when they’re away from you or can’t see you. This can cause problems at night when your baby wakes to find you’re not there. Here are some dos and don’ts to guide you if your baby wakes in the night:
Check to make sure they’re comfortable and aren’t sick
Pat them gently and quietly tell them it’s OK—you’re nearby if they need you
If a diaper change is needed, do it quickly with minimal fuss, and put them right back to bed in the crib
Don’t turn on the light, rock them, feed them, walk them, or take them into your bed. These actions will just reward them for waking and will prolong this stage.
If a daylight-saving time change is coming up, this can also prompt sleep disruption. Learn how to successfully transition your baby’s sleep for daylight saving time by moving up bedtime for your 10-month-old in small increments, among other techniques.
To help you keep track of your 10-month-old’s nap and sleep schedule, download the Smart Sleep Coach app by Pampers. Co-created by pediatricians and sleep experts, this easy-to-use app can come in handy when you’re sleep training your baby or when you encounter difficulties like sleep regression.
A Day in the Life of Your 10-Month-Old Baby
Each day with a 10-month-old baby is different, but here’s just one example of what a daily schedule in your baby’s life might look like:
Your Baby’s HealthYou might have seen your baby’s first teeth poke through already—or maybe not yet, as timing varies widely for teething. By age 3, most children have all their primary teeth. No matter how many teeth your little one has now, it’s important to care for their teeth and gums each day. Here’s how:
Twice a day, clean your baby’s teeth with a soft baby toothbrush and a small amount of fluoridated toothpaste.
If no teeth are in yet, gently wipe the gums with a soft washcloth or soft toothbrush. Read more about baby dental care, including what toothpaste to pick and how long to brush for.Never let your baby fall asleep with a bottle. This causes milk to pool in their mouth, leading to tooth decay.
If your baby shows signs of discomfort from teething—like irritability, crying, or tender or swollen gums—try to relieve the soreness and soothe your baby by gently massaging their gums with your finger or giving them a teething ring to bite on.
At some point your baby may suffer a tooth injury. Read about how to treat a baby tooth problem here.
Here are two more health topics worth knowing about:
Food allergies. Young children can have allergic reactions to foods like cow’s milk (which should not be introduced before 12 months), eggs, peanuts, soy, and wheat. Symptoms of a food allergy can be mild or severe and can include a rash, diarrhea, breathing difficulties, or pale skin.
Your baby’s healthcare provider will diagnose any allergy and may recommend a course of action. It could be that you need to ensure your baby doesn’t eat foods they’re allergic to. In some cases, children grow out of their allergy. Roseola. If your baby has a fever between 102 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and then develops a rash on their trunk once the fever goes away, it could be a viral illness called roseola. Other symptoms include a runny nose, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, cough, and irritability. Contact your baby’s healthcare provider for treatment advice. Roseola is contagious during the fever phase, so it may be best to keep your child away from other children while the fever is present.
Here's what to keep top of mind to support your 10-month-old baby’s development:
Read, talk, and sing to your baby. Read to your little one every day.
Talk to them as much as possible, describing what you're doing together as you go about your daily routine. Sing songs and teach your baby any simple hand or finger motions that go with the words.Be attentive to your baby’s needs and moods. Whether your baby is calm or upset, be responsive to your little one to make sure they feel secure and loved. It’s important to be in tune to their needs and temperament.
Play games. Playing simple games with your 10-month-old baby like peekaboo and patty-cake provides lots of entertainment and will help boost their memory skills.
Introduce your baby to others. Get together with friends and their children and introduce your baby to them. Just be aware your baby may not be comfortable at first with new people.
Here are some baby gear items that you might find necessary this month:
Sippy cups.
It's a good time to introduce your baby to a sippy cup or straw cup. A two-handled cup will be the easiest for your baby to start with.Baby toys. At 10 months old, your baby will like playing with stacking cups, bath toys, an unbreakable mirror, building blocks, and large dolls. You may also find your baby will be fascinated with empty boxes or toilet paper tubes.
Books. Reading is a great opportunity for bonding with your baby. And reading stimulates your baby’s cognitive development and language skills. Sturdy board books are good choices for reading to babies, who will enjoy pointing to things and helping to turn the pages.
Diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream. Keep a generous supply ofdiapers and wipes at home. Plus, keep some diaper rash cream handy.
FAQS AT A GLANCEBaby toothbrush. Your 10-month-old baby may have a few teeth by this time. Go ahead and introduce a soft-bristled toothbrush, using just a tiny amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Eventually your baby will get used to the feeling of having their teeth brushed.
Talking about parenting with your partner can be challenging. The key is to remember that there is no “perfect” family, nor one way to parent, and that roles and responsibilities may need to change along the way. Figuring out how to share parenting duties and household chores is going to be an ongoing discussion. But it’s best to be open and honest to avoid frustration and resentment. Consider these ideas:
Split the chores. Create a list of the common daily, weekly, and monthly household chores and find a way to split these chores fairly. Perhaps one parent can contribute more during the week whereas the other takes over on weekends.
Take turns with baby care. One or both of you may be working, but you’re both likely to want to be involved and invested in raising your child.
Can you share who gets up at night to soothe your little one if they cry? Can one of you handle the morning feeds, the other the evenings? Can you split who takes days off if your baby is sick, and share who does the child care runs?
Remain flexible. Things change and your family’s needs evolve. Sit down with your partner regularly to discuss what’s working and what isn’t.
Spend time together as a family. Set aside some time regularly when you can all be together as a family in a more relaxed way. It could be playing on the floor together, sharing family mealtimes, or going for walks on the weekend.
Seek help to resolve conflicts. Conflicts are a natural part of a relationship and every family dynamic, but your little one is sensitive to the emotions of the people who care for them. If you need help resolving conflicts, ask your baby’s healthcare provider or your own provider to recommend relationship counselors or other professionals you could consult.
If you haven’t already, schedule your baby’s first visit to the dentist. Before you go, read our guide to taking your baby to the dentist.
Stock your medicine cabinet with basics like acetaminophen and ibuprofen for fever, saline nose drops for a stuffy nose, and hydrocortisone cream for insect bites and mild rashes. Always consult your baby’s healthcare provider before giving your baby any medication. Remember to keep medication out of your child’s reach, and keep in mind that some medicines need to be refrigerated. Medications have expiration dates, so don’t forget to dispose of expired or unused medicines. Ask your baby’s healthcare provider or pharmacist about the safe way to dispose of medicines.
If you’re thinking that you should be getting rewarded for all those diapers you’re buying, you’re absolutely right! That’s why many parents have downloaded the Pampers Club app.
If you have a little downtime this month, check out what kinds of things may happen once your baby is 11 months old.
Your baby turning 11 months old is another big milestone, so share this news with family and friends with milestone cards.
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How We Wrote This Article The information in this article is based on the expert advice found in trusted medical and government sources, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. You can find a full list of sources used for this article below. The content on this page should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult medical professionals for full diagnosis and treatment.
10-Month-Old Baby Food: Ins and Outs
As your baby's palate becomes more adventurous, it's important for you to consider what to feed them at this age to ensure a wholesome diet.
10-month-old baby food list: what’s best and what to avoid
Ideal foods:
- Vegetables: Soft-boiled, mashed vegetables such as carrots, peas, and green vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals.
- Fruits: Encourage your baby to eat fruits like bananas and pears that are mashed or cut into small pieces
- Infant cereal: Iron-fortified infant cereal is a good idea. Options include oats, barley, wheat, or a mix of these cereals.
- Starches: Mashed potatoes, macaroni, and soft-boiled pasta will are all good options.
- Proteins: Small pieces of meat, tofu, and properly cooked beans are good sources of protein to support growth and development.
- Dairy products: Soft cheeses, yogurt, and cottage cheese will encourage the healthy growth of bones and teeth.
Foods to avoid:
- Raw vegetables and whole fruits: Raw veggies can be hard and difficult for babies to chew, while whole fruits such as grapes can pose a choking hazard.
It's best to boil vegetables until they are soft and cut up fruits into small, bite-sized pieces. - Dried fruits and nuts: Nuts are both hard and small, and they may be a choking hazard to your child. These are best avoided at this age.
- Packaged, sugary snacks: Packaged foods such as cookies and cakes are highly processed and contain high amounts of added sugar and saturated fats. They are generally unhealthy, as well as harmful for your baby's teeth.
- High salt foods: Overly salty snacks can put burden on your baby's kidneys. Minimize the amount of chips, bacon, and cheeses given to your child.
- Hard snacks/candy: Hard foods such as popcorn and candy should be avoided as they can be a choking hazard.
- Honey: It is a good idea to avoid honey at this age, as it may cause a rare illness called infant botulism.
- Cow's milk: Ideally, you should wait until your baby is 1 year old before introducing cow's milk.
At 10 months, babies are not yet able to digest cow's milk well.
It's important to keep in mind that apart from the foods mentioned above, your baby should still have a regular diet of breast milk (or formula, if they're weaned off breastfeeding). At this age, the introduction of solid foods is to supplement the existing diet of breast milk or formula.
What’s the right food texture for a 10-month-old baby?
As a 10-month-old, your baby will now be able to chew soft foods. Foods that are naturally soft like bananas, pears, and yogurt are ideal and don't need any further softening. However, you may need to boil and mash vegetables like carrots and peas to make it easier or your baby to chew them. The same applies to pastas and rice.
Foods that immediately melt in the mouth, like some cereals, are a good texture for 10-month-old babies. When giving your baby solid food like chicken or a piece of fruit, be sure to cut it into bite-sized pieces to mitigate the choking hazard.
By this time, your baby has also developed the motor skills necessary to hold small pieces of food, so you may begin to encourage them to feed themselves.
Your 10-month-old baby is exploring different taste and flavors at this age, which makes it a good time to try easy, creative recipes to add different foods into their diet. Here are a few easy-to-prepare 10-month-old baby food recipes to try out.
10-month-old baby food: recipes to try
- Homemade hummus: Boil 400g chickpeas until soft, then rinse and drain. Add the chickpeas, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp of olive oil, 2 tbsp of tahini, and 1 finely chopped clove of garlic to a blender. Blend until the mixture is thick, yet smooth. Add 1 tbsp of water and blend again until there are no solid bits left and you achieve your desired consistency. You may add a dash of salt and drizzle olive oil before serving, though this is optional.
- Tomato risotto: Boil 50 g of arborio rice in 300 ml water until it's soft.
Drain the rice, then transfer to a pan and cook for a few minutes. Meanwhile, finely chop two tomatoes and stir into the rice, along with the 50 g mascarpone cheese and finely chopped basil leaves. Cook over gentle heat for a few more minutes and then serve. - Cauliflower and cheese pasta: Boil 50 g pasta in unsalted water until it's tender. Steam 2 or 3 cauliflower florets over the pasta for a few minutes until soft. To make the white sauce, combine milk (250 ml), butter (15 g) and flour (15 g) in a pan over gentle heat while stirring continuously, adding cheese (50 g) at the end. Drain the boiled pasta and cauliflower florets in a bowl and pour the white sauce over before serving.
Here is a sample daily menu for a 10-month-old baby. Keep in mind that each child has their own tastes and preferences, so you are free to try different foods and modify according to your child's likes and dislikes.
Breakfast
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mashed/boiled egg or infant cereal
- 4 to 6 ounces of breast milk/formula
- 1/4 to 1/2 of a fruit (banana, pear, etc.
)
Snack
- 1/4 cup cooked vegetables (e.g. carrots, peas, green vegetables)
- 4 to 6 ounces of breast milk/formula
Lunch
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, meat (cooked, finely chopped), or yogurt
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup boiled and mashed vegetables
- 4 to 6 ounces of breast milk/formula
Snack
- 1 whole grain biscuit/cracker
- 1/4 cup yogurt or finely chopped fruit
Dinner
- 4 to 6 ounces of breast milk/formula
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fruit
- 1/4 cup pasta, rice, or potato (starch)
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetables
- 1/4 cup protein (chicken, tofu, meat)
Before sleeping
- 6 to 8 ounces of breast milk/formula
As your 10-month-old's palate grows, they may want to try out different types of food. Adding vegetables, fruits, proteins, and dairy products into their diet is a good idea, but keep in mind that these foods should supplement the breast milk or formula your child is currently consuming, not replace it.
The food served at this stage should be soft-boiled, mashed, or finely chopped, which makes it easy for your baby to bite, chew, and swallow the food. It's best to avoid items like cow's milk, nuts, hard foods, and sugary or salty packaged foods. Simple, homemade recipes can keep things creative and encourage your child to keep exploring new flavors and tastes.
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The author of the article: Ponomareva Yulia Vladimirovna
Pediatrician, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Allergist-Immunologist
The first year of a baby's life is unique. The processes of growth and development are so intense that each new month is not like the previous one. In this regard, the child's diet undergoes changes every month to meet the growing needs of the body for nutrients, vitamins, minerals and other biologically active substances.
Let's discuss what changes are taking place in the baby's diet, and what can be included in the diet at 10 months.
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- The basic principles and changes in the diet at 10 months
- Organization of the baby's diet at 10 months
- First meals
- Drink
- Lunch
- Dinner
The basic food groups that must be included in the daily diet of children in the second half of life remain the same - vegetables, fruits, meat, cereals, dairy products. There are 3 main meals and 2-3 additional ones, while the portion size increases, and the daily amount of food is 1000-1100 ml. The child no longer looks like a baby - he has grown stronger, is trying to walk, he has an interest in all the phenomena of the world around him, including traditional adult food. Of course, the menu at 10 months is still very different from the food of the general table, but in terms of the possible variety of food, the list is already close to the diet of older children.
The baby’s menu can already be diversified with homemade dishes in the form of soups, puddings and casseroles. Vegetables and fruits can be partially raw, grated on a fine grater. The drinking diet is still represented mainly by water, but the child can already drink compotes and fruit drinks of home and industrial production without the addition of sugar and artificial colors.
Feeding a 10-month-old baby
Daily routine and nutrition are very important in a baby's life. Children quickly get used to a certain routine and more readily eat the dishes that are traditionally offered at this meal. Of course, each child is unique, and yours has its own favorite foods and their combinations. Try to rationally distribute all the necessary complementary foods in 5 meals, taking into account the characteristics of family life. Adhere to the principle of a balanced menu, plan your diet for the week in advance, while trying to diversify your diet as much as possible, accustoming your child to the taste of new foods.
First meal
The first meal is early in the morning - the baby wakes up hungry after a 6-8 hour break in food. It is best to feed your baby with breast milk or an adapted formula. Child health and nutrition experts recommend continued breastfeeding (BC) until at least the end of the first year of life. The nutritional value of mother's milk at this age is already low, but as a source of the most important biological substances and psycho-emotional comfort, it is undoubtedly priceless. If the child is bottle-fed, you can prepare him a drink based on an adapted mixture. Until the end of the first year of a child's life, it is not recommended to feed whole cow's milk. The fact is that the protein of cow's and goat's milk can cause an allergic reaction, in addition, it causes damage to the intestinal epithelium of an infant and is a serious burden on the kidneys. Do not rush to introduce this unadapted product into the baby's diet.
See also: Complementary Foods and Meals
Breakfast
The second meal, at approximately 9-10 am, should provide energy and nutrients for a 10-month-old baby to be active in the morning.
What can you offer your child for breakfast? Milk porridge is the perfect product for a good start to the day - it is rich in complex carbohydrates, which ensures long-term saturation and energy boost. The dietary fibers included in its composition are involved in comfortable digestion. In addition, cereals are a source of almost all essential nutrients. In the nutrition of babies at 10 months, the consistency of porridge may already be less homogeneous. Try introducing porridge into your diet, which contains cereal flakes and crushed berries, which helps your child learn to chew. At this age, mothers often begin to cook porridge at home, but it is preferable to use industrial products. Commercially produced porridge is often multi-cereal, which makes it possible to use the beneficial qualities of various grain crops, including those that cannot be cooked at home due to poor digestibility. Cereals go well with fruits and vegetables. For breakfast, you can additionally offer fruit puree or slices of boiled / baked soft fruits for breakfast.
Cottage cheese and vegetable or cottage cheese and cereal casseroles and puddings can diversify the weekly breakfast menu. Every day a child can eat up to 50 grams of cottage cheese. If the child has not previously had allergic reactions, you can expand the range of fruits and gradually introduce citrus fruits and a number of exotic fruits into the diet.
Drinks
It is not recommended to give a large amount of liquid immediately after a meal, as this overloads the digestion process. Limit yourself to a few sips of water or compote if the child wants to drink food. And between the main meals, periodically offer the baby water, compote or fruit drink, as well as special children's tea. Limit your juice intake, as this is a high-carbohydrate product and is a serious burden on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. The volume of juice per day should not exceed 100 ml.
Lunch
The next meal, lunch, covers a third of the total energy expenditure of the day and provides essential nutrients for active growth and development.
At 10 months, it is already possible to offer the baby unpurified soup, provided that well-boiled vegetables are used. Meat complementary foods should be combined with foods that promote the best absorption of trace elements important for growth and development, especially copper and iron. First of all, these are vegetables, with the exception of legumes, and buckwheat. Given that different types of meat contain different amounts of trace elements and vitamins, a balanced weekly diet includes at least 3-4 types of meat complementary foods. Also, 1-2 times a week, the baby can eat dishes with the addition of offal - the liver, tongue and heart. In addition to mashed meat, the baby can be offered coarsely chopped meatballs or steam cutlets. Adding vegetable and cereal components to a meat dish makes the taste more tender and enriches the diet with other beneficial nutrients. Despite the insipid taste of dinner dishes, which seems to many adults, it is not recommended to add salt and spices to them.
At 10 months, onions and parsley and dill can be used to develop taste buds in dishes.
Snack
Snack, although not the main meal, is necessary for the baby to reinforce forces after a daytime nap and provide the necessary energy for active activities in the afternoon. A dairy product rich in easily digestible protein and fat is ideal, combined with cereals and fruits that complement the dish with carbohydrates and fiber. For a 10-month-old baby, this could be a specialized fermented milk drink combined with baby biscuits and fruit. Another option would be a special industrial product called "Snack Porridge", which is a delicious dessert that combines cereals, milk and natural fruits. In addition to nutritional value, it is a source of dietary fiber, organic acids, vitamins and trace elements. And for kids, this is a delicacy, because the dish has a delicate texture and pleasant taste.
Dinner
The main evening meal should be easy to digest to avoid problems with digestion at night, and at the same time be nutritious.
A 10-month-old baby can be offered a fish soufflé with a vegetable garnish, a curd-cereal casserole with fruit sauce, baked vegetables with noodles, or a fruit-cereal pudding. Right before bedtime, the baby can be fed with breast milk or an adapted mixture, which will ensure comfortable falling asleep and a restful night's sleep.
The table shows a sample menu for one day for a healthy 10 month old baby.
| Seeing | Menu 9000 | volume, ml / number, gram |
| 200 | Water/compote or juice | 100/100 |
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| Lunch (13:00) | Vegetable soup with greenhouse 9,000 60/2 | |
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| Fresh carrot salad with olive oil | 50/3 200 |
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Diet for a child aged 9-12 months
By 9 months the main complementary foods have already been introduced, so the expansion of the child's diet continues. It is important to know that at this age the consistency of the products should change from homogenized to finely and coarsely ground.
A meat dish for an older child can be offered in the form of meatballs, which diversifies the child's diet and stimulates the formation of chewing skills. Canned meat industrial production for children over 8 months. - coarsely chopped, spices and spices (white pepper, celery, parsley, dill, onion, basil, thyme) can be added to them.
The volume of fish puree increases to 60 g per day by 12 months. Fish is given 2 times a week boiled without broth (instead of meat).
At this age, children's pasta can be offered to the child.
The number of children's biscuits and crackers is increased up to 10-15 g per day (2-3 biscuits).
By the year it is useful to add finely chopped fresh garden greens (dill, parsley) to various dishes, which significantly enriches the diet with vitamins and minerals.
Sample diet for a 12 month old child:
| breakfast 8 hours | Dairy-free or milk porridge* Butter Boiled egg yolk Fruit puree | 150-200 g approx. 1 tsp. 1/2 pcs 50 g |
| lunch 12 noon | Vegetable puree Vegetable oil Meat puree (meatballs) or fish Bread/rust Compote | 180 g |
| afternoon tea 4 pm | Breast milk (kefir or yogurt)** Cottage cheese Fruit puree Baby biscuits | 100 g 50 g 50-70 g 2 pcs |
| dinner 20 hours | Vegetables or porridge** Meat puree Vegetable oil Fruit juice | 180 g 20 g 1/2 tsp. 50 ml |
| at bedtime 11 pm | Breast milk (DMS)*** | 200 ml |
* - dairy-free porridge should be diluted with breast milk or infant formula that the child receives. Milk porridge is diluted with water.
** - daily volume of kefir or yogurt can be up to 200 ml,
*** - infant milk formula
Approximate diet of a 12-month-old child with an allergy to cow's milk proteins:
| breakfast 8 hours
| Dairy-free porridge* Vegetable oil Fruit puree | 150-200 g approx. 1 tsp. 50 g |
| lunch 12 noon | Vegetable puree Vegetable oil Meat puree/meatball Bread/rust Compote | 180 g about 1/2 tsp. 50-70 g 10 g 50 ml |
| afternoon tea 4 pm | Breast milk or formula for infants with cow's milk protein intolerance Fruit puree Rusk | 150-180 ml |
| dinner 20 hours | Vegetables or dairy-free porridge** Vegetable oil Meat puree Fruit juice | 180 g about 1/2 tsp. 30-40 g 50 ml |
| at bedtime 11 pm | Breast milk or formula for infants with intolerance to cow's milk proteins | 200 ml |
* - dairy-free porridge should be diluted with breast milk or formula for children with intolerance to cow's milk proteins.
** - you can either alternate porridge or vegetables, or offer a mixed dish - porridge with vegetables.
