February 7, 2020 Leave a Comment
Little children can get particularly fussy during fever, but they still need their nutrition. Get help from our Fever Food Chart for Babies and Toddlers.
We all get sick, and when we do, the first thing we want is our Moms! It’s the same with our children, and along with our presence, another important thing they need is nutrition. However, that is easier said than done, considering kids don’t have the appetite to eat anything when they’re sick. Some children may also feel nauseous, which makes it even more challenging to hold food down.
That’s why it’s important to choose foods carefully during a fever. The foods we choose should be able to fight the infection by boosting immunity, and it should also provide enough energy to get through this phase. Sufficient fluid intake is also important to prevent dehydration.
Considering all this, breast milk is one of the best foods to feed during a fever. It’s got enough calories and liquid, and it also contains antibodies that help your little one fight the fever. It also offers comfort at a time your baby needs it the most. Along with this, you can add some supplementary solids when your baby is over 6 months.
During a fever, babies can only eat a little, so it’s important to make that little count, in terms of calories and nutrients. Here are food charts for every age, covering all the meals of the day for 5 days. Hopefully by the end of this period, your little one should be up and have an appetite to eat all her favorite foods!
Fever Food Chart for Babies and Toddlers
Important Note: Please remember that these food charts are only for guidance and not a substitute for medical advice. Breast milk is the best food for babies, so breast feed whenever your baby wants. The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for babies under 6 months.
6 Months Fever Food Chart
Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner
Day 1 BM/FM BM/FM Rice Soup BM/FM Barley Water BM/FM
Day 2 BM/FM BM/FM Dal Soup BM/FM Applesauce BM/FM
Day 3 BM/FM BM/FM Barley Water BM/FM Banana Puree BM/FM
Day 4 BM/FM BM/FM Rice Soup BM/FM Potato Puree BM/FM
Day 5 BM/FM BM/FM Dal Soup BM/FM Rice Soup BM/FM
7 Months Fever Food Chart
Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner
Day 1 BM/FM Rice Soup BM/FM Dal Soup BM/FM Potato Puree
Day 2 BM/FM Applesauce BM/FM Cooked Dal BM/FM Pumpkin Puree
Day 3 BM/FM Rice Cereal BM/FM Apple Khichdi BM/FM Beetroot Potato Puree
Day 4 BM/FM Oats Porridge BM/FM Plain Khichdi BM/FM Potato Peas Puree
Day 5 BM/FM Banana Puree BM/FM Carrot Khichdi BM/FM Dalia Porridge
8 Months Fever Food Chart
Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner
Day 1 BM/FM Rice Cereal BM/FM Cooked Dal BM/FM Chicken Clear Soup
Day 2 BM/FM Oats Porridge BM/FM Vegetable Moong Dal Soup BM/FM Pumpkin Khichdi
Day 3 BM/FM Steamed Dosa BM/FM Plain Khichdi BM/FM Chicken Puree
Day 4 BM/FM Egg Yolk with Orange Juice BM/FM Pumpkin Soup (without cream) BM/FM Soya Rice Porridge
Day 5 BM/FM Apple Khichdi BM/FM Vegetable Khichdi BM/FM Plain Pongal
9 Months Fever Food Chart
Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner
Day 1 BM/FM Rice Cereal BM/FM Cooked Dal Applesauce Chicken Puree
Day 2 BM/FM Egg Yolk with Orange Juice BM/FM Plain Khichdi Banana Slices Vegetable Moong Dal Soup
Day 3 BM/FM Chikoo Oats Porridge BM/FM Sabudana Khichdi Chicken Clear Soup Plain Pongal
Day 4 BM/FM Dalia Porridge BM/FM Carrot Khichdi Plain Yogurt Boiled Pasta
Day 5 BM/FM Steamed Dosa BM/FM Vegetable Khichdi Orange Slices Fish Puree
10 Months Fever Food Chart
Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner
Day 1 BM/FM Applesauce BM/FM Plain Pongal Carrot Beetroot Soup Vegetable Moong Dal Soup
Day 2 BM/FM Banana Makhana Porridge BM/FM Plain Khichdi Chicken Clear Soup Soya Rice Porridge
Day 3 BM/FM Bajra Porridge BM/FM Sabudana Khichdi Plain Yogurt Chicken Puree
Day 4 BM/FM Steamed Dosa BM/FM Vegetable Khichdi Egg Drop Soup Amaranth Pumpkin Porridge
Day 5 BM/FM Rava Upma BM/FM Egg Yolk Rice Orange Slices Carrot Khichdi
11 Months Fever Food Chart
Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner
Day 1 BM/FM Oats Porridge Applesauce Egg Drop Soup Barley Water Vegetable Moong Dal Soup
Day 2 BM/FM Egg Yolk with Orange Juice Banana Slices Plain Khichdi Steamed Beetroot Sticks Boiled Pasta
Day 3 BM/FM Apple Khichdi Steamed Apple Cubes Masoor Dal Khichdi Pumpkin Soup (without cream) Spinach Khichdi
Day 4 BM/FM Steamed Dosa Baked Pear Sabudana Khichdi Steamed Carrot Sticks Banana Makhana Porridge
Day 5 BM/FM Rava Upma Orange Slices Tomato Khichdi Carrot Beetroot Soup Vegetable Dalia Khichdi
Fever Food Chart for Toddlers (Above One Year)
Early Morning Breakfast Mid Morning Lunch Afternoon Snack Dinner
Day 1 BM/FM Raw Kerala Banana Porridge Coconut Water Plain Khichdi Mixed Vegetable Soup Chicken Puree
Day 2 BM/FM Oats Porridge Turmeric Latte Tomato Khichdi Pumpkin Soup Vegetable Dalia Khichdi
Day 3 BM/FM Steamed Dosa Masala Milk Spinach Khichdi Steamed Carrot Sticks Boiled Pasta
Day 4 BM/FM Banana Coconut Oats Porridge Dry Fruits Powder in Milk Plain Pongal Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup Flavored Paneer Cubes with steamed rice
Day 5 BM/FM Scrambled Eggs Immuno booster Smoothie Egg Rice Herbed Potato Bites Chickpea Veggie Panckes
Tips for Feeding Your Child During Fever
- If your baby is too weak and tired to suck, express some breast milk and feed with a spoon
- Choose foods with more calorie content to avoid losing weight
- Keep the focus on protein, with foods like milk, dal and eggs or chicken
- Avoid oily, spicy and high fiber foods since they can be difficult to digest
- Cut down on butter, ghee and fried foods as well as soups with cream
- Offer only small quantities at a time, and offer them at more frequent and regular intervals
- Don’t force the child to eat, and stick to fluids in case of vomiting
- Maintain an upright position when feeding the child; don’t feed when lying down
- For toddlers, offer liquids like ginger tea or ajwain water throughout the day
Basically, just feed your baby whatever she likes, which may include fluids, soft solids and as much breast milk as she wants. Most children recover their appetites once the fever passes, and they often eat more to makeup for what they lost during the fever. This is the body’s natural process, so there’s no need to worry too much. However, if the child is not eating at all, get medical help.
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