It is recommended by most doctors that there is nothing like mother’s milk for the first six months of life. After that you can try some of our baby cereal recipes given below. Till then mother's milk not only increases a child’s immunity but also is easy to digest for the baby. On the other hand bottle feeding can easily expose the child to infections . Formula milk if not mixed in the right proportion can also either led to over dilution or concentration of feed. A baby fed on mother’s milk does not need any water till it starts weaning. It is good habit to start weaning the baby at the age of six months though some mothers start at the age of 4 months. As mother’s milk is reduced water should be given to the baby. Boiled and mashed fruits like apple, banana, mango and chickoo and vegetables like carrots, potato, beetroot and gourd can be introduced. You can now try the banana baby cereal. They will have to be mashed and strained till the child is 7 months. It is preferable to introduce onions and tomatoes after 7 months. At 7 months the child is ready to move onto cereals and pulses. The ragi baby cereal given below can be tried. This is a very nutritious and wholesome cereal fro your baby. You can boil all dals and rice and mash and give them to your baby. Curds can also be introduced. Juices can also be introduced. Food like chapatti and dahlia (wheat mash) can be introduced at 8 months. By the child is 1 year old he should be eating the food that you eat. You should try and breast-feed your child at least till 1 year. The frequency after 6 months can be reduced. Cow’s milk should mostly be given after 1 year.