What my 8-month-old son eats in a day (with time stamps)


10:00 am – Wakes up

Breastfed on demand

11:30 am – Ragi porridge
(first meal of the day)

12:30 pm – A date or two
(if irritated or cranky)

1:30 pm – Curd
(while I eat lunch so he doesn’t feel left out)

1:45 pm – Breastfed on demand

5:00 pm – Mango – 1 or 2 slices

6:00 pm – Dried fig (anjeer)
(helps soothe teething)

7:00 pm – Breastfed on demand

8:30 pm – Bottle gourd & carrot

⚠️ Disclaimer: Every meal depends entirely on the baby’s mood and appetite.

Some days the plates are wiped clean, and some days it’s impossible to get even half the food in.
And that’s completely okay!

Babies’ appetites fluctuate a lot at this age.
One phase of picky eating or a few low-appetite days does not define their overall nutrition.
~sherebanu