In this episode of the Modern Indian Parent podcast, Sanchita and Rinie dive deep into the topic of starting solids for babies. They outline the ten foods parents should absolutely avoid, such as honey, sugar substitutes, and certain choking hazards, emphasizing the importance of making safe choices during this crucial developmental stage. Sanchita, a pediatric nutritionist, shares her insights on healthier alternatives and the nutritional needs of infants, while also addressing common myths and pressures parents may face from family members.
The episode concludes with a list of ten nutritious first foods to introduce to babies, offering practical tips for preparation and ensuring a positive weaning experience. Tune in to empower yourself with knowledge that will set a strong foundation for your child’s eating habits!
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🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ The dangers of introducing honey and why it should be avoided for infants under one year.
✅ The impact of sugar substitutes like jaggery and coconut sugar on a baby's diet.
✅ Guidelines for limiting salt in baby food and its effects on health.
✅ The risks associated with packaged rice cereal regarding arsenic levels.
✅ Reasons why biscuits and fruit juices are not suitable for babies.
✅ How to identify and modify choking hazards in baby food.
✅ The nutritional benefits of offering regular dal instead of dal water.
✅ Why cow's milk should be avoided before one year and safer alternatives to consider.
✅ When and how to introduce common allergens to your baby.
✅ A list of ten nutritious first foods to start your baby's solids journey effectively.
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Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant)
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📌 Episode Chapters
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00:00 Introduction
01:53 Rice Cereal
02:45 Salt
04:10 Sugar
06:45 Biscuits
08:50 Honey
11:00 Juice
13:00 Choking Hazards
14:40 Dal ka paani
16:03 Cow’s milk
18:54 Allergens
20:00 Top foods to start solids with
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