12 to 24 months Baby Meal Plan (Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Options)
Below are sample 7-day meal plans for babies aged 12-24 months, showing when to offer breastmilk and how to space solid meals through the day.
Always consult your pediatrician for right nutrition guidance.
Vegetarian Meal Plan for 12-24 months
| Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Morning | Breastmilk | ||||||
| Breakfast (8.00 - 9.00 am) | 3/4th cup Upma with carrot & peas | 3 Coin idlis (mashed) | 3/4th cup Mashed poha with carrot & peas | 3/4th cup Ragi porridge | 3/4th cup Upma with carrot & peas | 3/4th cup Oats porridge with carrot & peas | 3/4th cup Ragi porridge |
| Mid-Morning (10.30 - 11.00 am) | Breastmilk | ||||||
| Lunch (12.30 - 1.00pm) | 3/4th cup Dal rice with carrot | 1/2 Roti + 1/2 cup Palak dal | 3/4th cup Dal rice with mashed pumpkin | 3/4th cup Palak khichdi | 1/2 Roti + 1/2 cup Pumpkin dal | 3/4th cup Dal rice with spinach | 3/4th cup Doodhi daliya khichdi Or 3/4th cup Baby cereals |
| Post-Lunch | Breastmilk | ||||||
| Evening (4.30 -5.00pm) | 1/2 cup Banana | 1/2 cup Papaya | 1/2 cup Boiled greenpeas | 1/2 cup Apple | 1/2 cup Boiled cowpeas | 1/2 cup Seasonal fruit | 1/2 cup Boiled and mashed greenpeas |
| Dinner (7.00 - 7.30pm) | 3/4th cup Dal rice with bottle gourd Or 3/4th cup Baby cereals | 3/4th cup Pumpkin dalia khichdi | 1/2 cup Ragi porridge + 1/4th cup Paneer bhurji with carrot | 1/2 Roti + 1/2 cup sambhar Or 3/4th cup Baby cereals | 3/4th cup Doodhi daliya khichdi | 3/4th cup Pumpkin khichdi | 3/4th cup Dal rice with bottle gourd |
Non-Vegetarian Meal Plan for 12-24 months
| Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Morning | Breastmilk | ||||||
| Breakfast (8.00 - 9.00 am) | 3/4th cup Upma with carrot & peas | 3 Coin idlis (mashed) | 3/4th cup Mashed poha with carrot & peas | 3/4th cup Ragi porridge | 3/4th cup Upma with carrot & peas | 3/4th cup Oats porridge with carrot & peas | 3/4th cup Ragi porridge |
| Mid-Morning (10.30 - 11.00 am) | Breastmilk | ||||||
| Lunch (12.30 - 1.00pm) | 3/4th cup Dal rice with carrot | 1/2 Roti + 1/2 cup Palak dal | 3/4th cup Dal rice with mashed pumpkin | 3/4th cup Rice with fish curry | 1/2 Roti + 1/2 cup Pumpkin dal | 3/4th cup Dal rice with spinach | 3/4th cup Doodhi daliya khichdi Or 3/4th cup Baby cereals |
| Post-Lunch | Breastmilk | ||||||
| Evening (4.30 -5.00pm) | 1/2 cup Banana | 1/2 cup Papaya | 1/2 cup Boiled greenpeas | 1/2 cup Apple | 1/2 cup Boiled cowpeas | 1/2 cup Seasonal fruit | 1/2 cup Boiled and mashed greenpeas |
| Dinner (7.00 - 7.30pm) | 3/4th cup Dal rice with bottle gourd Or 3/4th cup Baby cereals | 3/4th cup Pumpkin dalia khichdi | 1/2 cup Ragi porridge + 1/4th cup Paneer bhurji with carrot | 1/2 Roti + 1/2 cup sambhar Or 3/4th cup Baby cereals | 3/4th cup Rice with chicken curry | 3/4th cup Pumpkin khichdi | 3/4th cup Dal rice with bottle gourd |
Important Notice
This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare professional.
Disclaimer: Mothers are informed that breast milk, especially the yellowish colostrum secreted in the first week after delivery, is highly nutritious and contains more protein, anti-infective properties, and Vitamin A. Breast milk is a complete food for the first six months, protects against infections, is always available, and requires no preparation. It is also more economical than infant milk substitutes.
Breastfeeding immediately after delivery helps the womb contract and supports the mother in regaining her figure quickly. Frequent suckling and maternal confidence are key to success. Mothers should be encouraged and supported, with proper care of breasts during pregnancy. Infants should be breastfed as soon as possible after birth, and mother and child should stay together (rooming-in). Colostrum must be given and not discarded in favor of sugar water or other substitutes. Infants should be fed on demand, and hygiene for both mother and child must be maintained.
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