Child Nutrition & Parenting Guide | Balangir Pediatrician – Sabitri Devi Child Care

CHILD NUTRITION & WEANING

🥗 Age-Wise Balanced Diet & Nutrition Chart

Proper nutrition in the first 1,000 days shapes your child's physical growth, brain development, and lifelong immunity.

0 TO 6 MONTHS

Exclusive Breastfeeding

Mother's milk is 100% complete nutrition.
No water, honey, or top milk required.
Vitamin D3 drops as advised by pediatrician.

6 TO 12 MONTHS

Complementary Weaning

Mashed khichdi, ragi porridge, mashed banana.
No added salt or sugar till 1 year.
Continue breastfeeding along with solids.

1 TO 3 YEARS

Toddler Family Meals

Soft cooked dal rice, paneer, boiled eggs, veggies.
3 main small meals + 2 healthy snacks daily.
Limit packet junk foods and sugary juices.

4 TO 10 YEARS

School Age Immunity

Protein rich foods (sprouts, milk, pulses, eggs).
Fresh fruits & green leafy vegetables daily.
Hydration: 6-8 glasses of clean water.

PHYSICAL & BEHAVIORAL MILESTONES

😴 Sleep Hours & Physical Growth Milestones

🌙 Recommended Night & Nap Sleep Hours

Newborns (0-3 Months): 14 to 17 Hours total sleep
Infants (4-11 Months): 12 to 15 Hours total sleep
Toddlers (1-2 Years): 11 to 14 Hours total sleep
Children (3-5 Years): 10 to 13 Hours night sleep

👶 Key Physical Growth Milestones

3 Months: Holds head steady & smiles socially
6 Months: Sits with support & rolls over
Follow strict hands washing hygiene before feeding baby.
Maintain regular vaccination schedule as per IAP chart.
Encourage 1-2 hours outdoor physical playtime daily.
Sterilize feeding bottles & pacifiers in boiling water.

❌ DON'TS (Things to Avoid):

Do NOT give self-medicated antibiotic syrups without doctor prescription.
Do NOT give mobile phones / digital screens to under 2 year toddlers.
Do NOT apply kajal / surma in infant eyes (prevents infections).
Do NOT skip booster doses of routine vaccines.