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Nutrient Requirements of a Baby at This Age
How Much Food Can Your Baby Eat in a Day?
Best Foods for Your Ten-month-old Baby
Video: Diet Plan for 10 Month Old Baby
A Sample Food Chart/Meal Plan for a 10-month-old Baby
What Should Be the Right Food Texture for a Ten-Month-Old Baby?
Video: Food Recipes for a 10 Month Old Baby
Tasty Recipes That You Can Try
Foods to Avoid for 10-Month-Old Baby
Some Tips to Consider
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Congratulations! Your baby is 10 months old now, and you must be so proud that you have
cared for your little munchkin so well. You must have noticed many changes in him – he
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must be crawling, communicating, or even playing. But like every responsible parent, you
must be worried about his nutritional requirements and overall health. We have something
for you if you want suggestions for 10 month baby food. You see, each infant develops at a
different speed. Some babies begin eating solid foods at approximately four months old,
while others wait until they are six months old and are quite content continuing to eat only
breast milk or formula milk. Knowing the best foods for 10-month-old babies is important
because half of their calorie requirements at this age should come from solid foods. Here
we will discuss what you should feed your 10-month-old baby.
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Video: Food Ideas for a 10 Month Old Baby

Nutrient Requirements of a Baby at This Age
The calorie requirements of a baby at this age depends entirely on his weight. As a general
rule of thumb, your 10-month-old baby will need anywhere between 90 and 120 calories per
kilogram of his weight. According to the experts, this translates to 793 calories for male
babies and 717 calories for female babies. Your baby will need food from the main food
groups. You can follow the basic food pyramid chart in order to understand the ratio of
fruits, vegetables, and grains that you need to follow while serving food to your child. Apart
from this, you will have to make sure that your baby gets an adequate amount of calcium
and iron in his diet. This is essential for his physical and mental development.

How Much Food Can Your Baby Eat in a Day?

The amount of food consumed regularly will be dictated by your baby’s nutritional
requirements and appetite. However, as a general rule of thumb, your baby will need
different food items in the following quantities.

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Cereal – between ¼ and ½ cup

Fruits – between ¼ and ½ cup
Vegetables – between ¼ and ½ cup
Dairy products – 2 to 3 tablespoons
Protein or meat – 4 tablespoons

Best Foods for Your Ten-month-old Baby

An important thing you should remember while giving food to your 10-month-old baby is
that you can start supplementing breast milk with regular foods. You can give him finger
food or mashed food instead of breastfeeding him. However, there is no hard and fast rule
as to when you must stop breastfeeding entirely. This is a decision that you should take
after consulting your doctor. If you do decide to wean your baby, there are some foods that
should be your top choice.

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Whole wheat idli or dosa

Moong dal khichdi
Upma with vegetables
Dalia
Homemade milkshake with fresh fruits
Boiled or scrambled eggs
Vegetable soup
Homemade halwa
Mildly spiced sambar
Any preparation with soft cheese
Yoghurt
Tofu
Mashed potato
Cooked beans
Boiled Chicken
Mashed Banana
Soup

Video: Diet Plan for 10 Month Old Baby

Diet Plan for 10 Month Old Baby

A Sample Food Chart/Meal Plan for a 10-month-old Baby
Here is a sample chart that you can follow for making a healthy meal plan for your ten-
month-old baby. However, it is recommended that you introduce each new food item one at
a time. Wait for three days before you introduce another food item as it is the perfect
window to observe if your baby has any allergies. This will also let him get used to the
flavour. You can make some changes in this plan and create a meal plan that suits your 10-
month-old baby.

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Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 1

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Soft dosa with non-spicy sambar

Mid-morning Stewed apple

Lunch Roti dipped in dal-palak

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Egg yolk or paneer (cottage cheese) pulao

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 2

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Oats-apple smoothie

Mid-morning Mashed banana

Lunch Bajra (pearl millet)- moong dal (green gram split) khichdi

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Dinner Bhagar (millet) cooked in buttermilk

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 3

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Multigrain chilla

Mid-morning Orange segments without the white skin

Lunch French beans and peas dalia (broken wheat)

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Tomato- pumpkin- soup

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 4

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Seviyan (vermicelli) upma

Mid-morning Mashed papaya

Lunch Egg yolk or paneer (cottage cheese) pulao

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Wheat- banana sheera

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 5

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Potato- paneer (cottage cheese) mash

Mid-morning Mango or mashed papaya

Lunch Roti dipped in carrot- moong dal (green gram split) soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Idli with non-spicy sambar

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 6

 Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Boiled egg yolk or homemade paneer (cottage cheese)

Mid-morning Stewed pear or grated and boiled beetroot

Lunch French beans and peas dalia (broken wheat)

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Oats- apple porridge

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 1, Day 7

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast White dhokla with ghee or butter

Mid-morning Stewed peach or stewed apple

Lunch Ragi (finger millet)- whole moong (green gram) soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Palak (spinach) khichdi

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 1

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Seviyan (vermicelli) upma

Mid-morning Stewed pear or grated and boiled beetroot

Lunch Roti dipped in dal-palak

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Ragi (finger millet)- wheat- pumpkin soup

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 2

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Apple Puree + jowar (sorghum)puffs

Mid-morning Mango or mashed papaya

Lunch French beans and peas dalia (broken wheat)

 Lunch French beans and peas dalia (broken wheat)

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Potato- paneer (cottage cheese) mash

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 3

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Rajgira (amaranth)- wheat sheera with mashed raisins for sweetness

Mid-morning Mashed papaya

Lunch Palak (spinach) dhokla

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Roti dipped in tomato- masoor dal (red lentil) soup

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 4

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Boiled egg yolk or homemade paneer (cottage cheese)

Mid-morning Orange segments without the white skin

Lunch Tomato- pumpkin- soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Sweet potato + poha (flattened rice) powder

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 5

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Sattu (barley) mix

Mid-morning Stewed peach or stewed apple

Lunch Mashed potato with homemade butter and crushed murmura (puffed rice)

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Methi (fenugreek)- tinda (Indian squash) pulao

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Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 6

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast White dhokla with ghee or butter

Mid-morning Mashed chikoo (sapota) or banana

Lunch Ragi (finger millet)- wheat- pumpkin soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Methi (fenugreek)- tinda (Indian squash) pulao

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 2, Day 7

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Oats-apple porridge

Mid-morning Stewed apple

Lunch French beans and peas dalia (broken wheat)

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Dalia (broken wheat)

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 1

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Boiled egg yolk or homemade paneer (cottage cheese)

Mid-morning Methi (fenugreek)- tinda (Indian squash) pulao

Lunch Roti dipped in tomato- masoor dal (red lentil) soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Ragi (finger millet) -tur dal (pigeon pea) puree with mashed rice

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 2

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Oats-apple porridge

Mid-morning Methi (fenugreek)- tinda (Indian squash) pulao

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Lunch Spinach-pumpkin puree + jowar (sorghum) puffs

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Bajra (pearl millet)- moong dal (green gram split) khichdi

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 3

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Soft dosa with non-spicy sambar

Mid-morning Methi (fenugreek)- tinda (Indian squash) pulao

Lunch Dalia (broken wheat) khichdi

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Carrot- beetroot- coriander soup

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 4

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Sattu (barley) apple porridge

Mid-morning Orange segments without the white skin

Lunch Roti dipped in carrot- beetroot- coriander soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Palak (spinach) dhokla

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 5

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Rajgira (amaranth) -wheat sheera with mashed raisins for sweetness

Mid-morning Mashed papaya

Lunch Bhagar (millet) cooked in buttermilk

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Roti dipped in dal

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 6

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Multigrain chilla

Mid-morning Mango or mashed banana

Lunch Dal (lentil)- spinach soup + rice porridge

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Cheesy potato

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 3, Day 7

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Sweet potato + poha (flattened rice) powder

Mid-morning Stewed pear or stewed apple

Lunch Vegetable upma cooked in buttermilk

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Palak (spinach)khichdi

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 1

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Wheat- banana sheera

Mid-morning Orange juice

Lunch Methi (fenugreek)- tinda (Indian squash) pulao

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner French beans and peas dalia (broken wheat)

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 2

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Sattu (barley) mix

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Mid-morning Grated apple

Lunch Dalia (broken wheat) khichdi

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Palak (spinach) dhokla

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 3

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Besan (gram flour)- jowar (sorghum)-coriander chilla made with curd

Mid-morning Stewed peach or stewed apple

Lunch Egg yolk or paneer (cottage cheese) pulao

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Bhagar (millet) cooked in buttermilk

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 4

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Soft dosa with non-spicy sambar

Mid-morning Mashed chikoo (sapota) or mashed banana

Lunch Roti dipped in carrot- moong dal

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Ragi-tur dal (pigeon pea) puree with mashed rice

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 5

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Ragi (finger millet) dosa

Mid-morning Stewed pear or stewed apple

Lunch Spinach pumpkin puree + jowar (sorghum) puffs

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

 Dinner Roti dipped in masoor dal (red lentil) + lauki (bottle gourd) sabzi

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 6

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Boiled egg yolk or homemade paneer (cottage cheese)

Mid-morning Mashed papaya

Lunch Tomato- pumpkin soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Mashed rajma (kidney beans) with rice

Diet for a 10 Month-Old – Week 4, Day 7

Early morning Mother’s milk /formula feed

Breakfast Grated cucumber- oats pancake

Mid-morning Mango or mashed banana

Lunch Roti dipped in carrot- beetroot- coriander soup

Evening Mother’s milk /formula feed

Dinner Curd rice

What Should Be the Right Food Texture for a Ten-Month-Old

Baby?
Your child will be able to chew soft foods at 10 months old. Bananas, pears, and yoghurt are
naturally soft foods that are great and don’t require additional softening. You might need to
boil and mash them to make veggies like carrots and peas simpler for your infant to chew.
The same holds with rice and pasta.

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For 10-month-old newborns, foods that instantly melt on the tongue, like some cereals, are a
nice texture. To lessen the risk of choking, chop any solid food you give your baby into bite-
sized pieces, such as chicken or a piece of fruit. These ideas are the best baby food recipes
for 10 months old.

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Video: Food Recipes for a 10 Month Old Baby

Tasty Recipes That You Can Try
Given below are the recipes to some healthy food items that you can make for your 10-
month-old baby in no time. These recipes are nutritious and will ensure your baby’s all-round
development.

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1. Semolina Upma
Ingredients
Semolina/suji – ½ cup
Mixed veggies like carrots, peas, beans, and boiled potatoes – ½ cup diced
Jeera – 1 cup
Water – ¼ tsp
A pinch of turmeric
A pinch of salt
Oil or ghee – ¼ tsp

How to Prepare
1. Roast the suji in a pan until it gives a toasty aroma. Keep stirring continuously as it burns
quickly otherwise. Keep aside in a bowl.
2. In a pan, heat the oil or ghee.
3. Add in the jeera and wait until they turn brown.
4. Add in the veggies then turmeric and salt. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add in the semolina
and mix it well.
5. Next, add in the water and stir continuously to make sure no lumps are formed.
6. Stir until the desired consistency is reached.

2. Plain Khichdi
Ingredients
Toor dal – ¼ cup
Rice – ¼ cup
Water – 2 ½ cups
Tomato – 1, diced
Oil or ghee – ¼ tsp
Jeera – ¼ tsp
A pinch of asafoetida
Ginger – ¼ inch
Salt to taste

How to Prepare
1. Wash and clean the dal and rice separately until the water runs clear. Soak the rice and
dal separately in water for about 30 minutes.
2. Strain the water and pressure cook the dal and rice together for up to three whistles. Add
in the turmeric also.
3. Since you will be making it for your child, add in more water to make it soft.
4. Heat the oil or ghee in a pan. Add some cumin seeds and wait till their colour changes.
5. Add in the asafoetida, ginger, and tomato and sauté for a few minutes.
6. Add in the cooked rice and dal mixture and give it a nice stir.
7. Add some salt and let the khichdi boil for a few minutes. It should be a little watery.

3. Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
Egg – 1
Whole milk/formula/breast milk – 2-3 tablespoons
Fresh cheddar cheese or any other fresh cheese (grated) – 1 tbsp
Refined oil – 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

How to Prepare
1. Crack open the egg into a bowl then add the milk and whisk for a couple of minutes.
2. Add in the grated cheese and mix well.
3. Heat the oil in a pan. Pour the whisked egg mixture into the pan and stir continuously
until the eggs are fully cooked.
4. Add the salt and mix well. Serve warm!
5. You can also add some finely cut vegetables to get your child to like veggies.

4. Chicken and Potato Soup

Ingredients
Potatoes (peeled and diced) ½ cup
Diced chicken – ½ cup
Diced onion – ½ cup diced
Freshly grated cheddar cheese – ½ cup
Garlic cloves – 2
Butter – 2 tbsp
Water – 2 cups
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

How to Prepare
1. In a large pot, heat the butter.
2. Add in the onions and cook them until they turn transparent. Add the garlic and sauté for
a couple of minutes.
3. Add in the potatoes and cook them for some time.
4. Next, add the water and bring to a boil. Add the cheese bit by bit while continuously
stirring.
5. Bring to a boil once again and add the diced chicken. Cover the pot with a lid and let it
cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
6. Season with salt and pepper and the soup is ready.
7. If you have cut the potatoes and chicken small enough, let your baby eat them.
8. However, if you think your baby is finding it difficult, Blend the soup then give it to your
baby.

5. Broken Wheat Porridge

Ingredients
Broken wheat – ¼ cup
Water – 1 cup
Roasted almond powder 1 tsp
Apple or banana puree – 1 cup

How to Prepare
1. Pressure cook the broken wheat and water for three whistles. Allow it to cool.
2. Next, transfer it to a blender and blend for smooth consistency.
3. Transfer it to a bowl, then add the almond powder and mix.
4. Add the banana or apple puree for sweetness.

Foods to Avoid for 10-Month-Old Baby

The following foods should not be given to your infant until they are 10 months old:

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 Low-fat dairy products and milk lead to increased protein consumption and a deficiency
in necessary fats.
Honey causes a botulism risk, which must be avoided for the small baby.
Salt insufficiently can cause damage to the kidneys
Fruit juice must be avoided as juices contain a lot of sugar.
Smoked & cured meats / processed food leads to excessive salt intake.
Must avoid high mercury fish (fresh tuna, halibut, grouper, shark)
The caffeine content in chocolate, especially dark chocolate, should be avoided.
Cow’s milk can cause indigestion as the digestive system is not yet adapted.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous bacteria, so they should be given in
moderation,

Some Tips to Consider

Here are some important tips to remember for your 10 month old baby food menu.

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 Sterilize the utensils you use for your baby.
Taste the food you prepare for your little one before giving it to him. Make sure it is
neither too hot nor too cold. The food should be warm.
Don’t add too much salt. To enhance the flavour of any dish, add in the cheese!
Adjust the ingredients according to your baby’s preferences and nutritional requirements.
Introduce only one solid food at a time. Wait for three days before introducing any other
food. This way, you will help your child develop a taste for that particular food. You should
also look for any symptoms of allergy in three days after having introduced the new food.
Consult your paediatrician before introducing any new food.
Juice is not recommended for children under age 1.
Whole-grain baby cereals, cooked noodles, bread, and rice are good for 9 to 12-month-
olds. Simply choose whole-grain choices to increase the nutritional value.
Pasteurised dairy products are also permitted, albeit it is still too early to serve cow’s milk
as a beverage.
You can feed your infant pasteurised cheeses, like fresh whole-milk ricotta, cottage
cheese, and unsweetened full-fat yoghurt.
Last but not least, don’t forget to serve additional protein. This can be from either animal
or plant sources, such as eggs, poultry, meat, fish,  beans, tofu, etc.

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1. Each child is different, so use these meal plans as a trusted guide. You can modify the
meals according to your child’s preferences/requirements.
2. Never force-feed a child.
3. While preparing the formula, please follow the instructions on the box and use the
measuring spoon provided with it.
4. While introducing solid food to a baby, initially, one needs to prepare watery gruels/soups.
As a child gets older, the caretaker/ mother has to slowly increase the liquids’ thickness
according to the child’s capacity to swallow. Foods that are too thick can cause stomach
upset/ unnecessary load, while excessively watery food might cause the child to remain
hungry.
5. Some kids may eat less on some days, and that is alright. However, if a child eats less for
more than 3-4 consecutive days, please visit a doctor to guide further.
6. A child may eat less during the teething phase or if he/she may not be feeling well. You
could increase breast milk /formula feeds on those days. Re-introduce the foods once
the child is back to normal.
7. Don’t stop feeding if the child is suffering from diarrhoea.
8. You can alter the taste of the food by adding some natural flavours like cinnamon, jeera
powder, lemon juice, curry leaves etc. if the child doesn’t accept the food initially.
9. If your child suffers from an allergy to nuts, gluten or eggs, please consult your doctor
before feeding him/her any foods that may contain them.

Feeding a 10-month-old is a period of experimentation. As your baby begins to distinguish

between flavours and has favourites, you will be able to develop meal plans that your baby
truly enjoys. Consider the food pyramid when planning meals and consult with your
paediatrician on what you can and cannot feed your baby.

Also Read: Food Ideas for 13 to 16 Months Old Baby

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