6 Months Old Baby Food Ideas

Congratulations, your baby has hit the half-year milestone. In the first six months, she has gained all the nutrients from breast milk. It is now time for your baby to start tasting solids and relish them.

Nutrient Requirements of a 6-Month-Old Infant

Here are the nutritional components that 6-month-old baby food should have:

1. Calcium: Calcium is essential for bone and teeth development.
2. Iron: Iron helps to carry oxygenated blood to developing parts of the body.
3. Zinc: Zinc improves cell repair and growth.
4. Fat: Fat insulates the baby and stimulates brain development.
5. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates provide energy for doing day-to-day activities.
6. Protein: Proteins act as building blocks for cells.
7. Vitamins: Different vitamins contribute differently to a baby’s growth. Vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, C, D, E and K are essential to a baby.
8. Minerals: Minerals like sodium and potassium directly influence the growth of a baby.