2 to 3-years Baby Meal Plan (Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Options)
Below are sample 7-day meal plans for babies aged 2-3 Year, showing when to offer breastmilk and how to space solid meals through the day.
Vegetarian Meal Plan
Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (8.00 - 9.00 am) | 1 medium bowl Ragi porridge | 1 medium bowl Veg poha | 1 medium bowl Suji upma | 1 Besan chilla (small) | 1 Dosa / 1 Uttapam + 1/4 cup coconut chutney | 1 small stuffed Veg paratha + 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 2 small Vegetable idlis |
Mid-morning (10.30 - 11.00 am) | 1 small Banana | 2 Apple slices | 3–4 Papaya cubes | 2 Pear slices | 2 Mango slices | 1/2 small Orange | 6–7 Grapes |
Lunch (12.30 - 1.00pm) | 1 medium bowl Dal khichdi | 1 medium bowl Veg. millet khichadi Or 1 bowl of kid's cereal with variety of fruits and vegetables | 1 medium bowl Veg khichdi | 1 soft Roti + 1 small bowl Mix veg | 1 medium bowl Rice + 1 small bowl Rajma | 1 medium bowl Dal rice | 1 soft Roti + 3 tbsp Paneer bhurji |
Evening (4.30 -5.00pm) | 1 small bowl Roasted makhana | 1 small bowl Chana chaat | 1 small piece Peanut chikki | 1 small glass Banana milk smoothie | 1 small Idli + chutney | 1 small bowl Boiled sweet corn salad | 1 small bowl Fruit custard |
Dinner (7.00 - 7.30pm) | 1 medium bowl Veg dalia khichadi | 1 soft Roti + 1 small bowl Moong dal | 1 medium bowl Rice + 1 small bowl Lauki dal | 1 medium bowl Ragi upma | 1 medium bowl Khichdi + 2 tbsp Curd | 1 soft roti + 1 small bowl sambhar Or I medium 1 bowl of kid's cereal with variety of fruits and vegetables | 1 medium bowl Rice + 1 small bowl Sambar |
| Bedtime milk (around 10.00 pm) | 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 1 small glass Milk | 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 1 small glass Milk | 1 small glass Milk | 1 small glass Milk |
Non-Vegetarian Meal Plan
| Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast (8.00 - 9.00 am) | 1 medium bowl Ragi porridge | 1 medium bowl Veg poha | 1 medium bowl Suji upma | 1 Egg omelette wrapped in Roti (small) | 1 Dosa / 1 Uttapam + 1/4 cup coconut chutney | 1 small stuffed Veg paratha + 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 2 small Vegetable idlis |
| Mid-morning (10.30 - 11.00 am) | 1 small Banana | 2 Apple slices | 3–4 Papaya cubes | 2 Pear slices | 2 Mango slices | 1/2 small Orange | 6–7 Grapes |
| Lunch (12.30 - 1.00pm) | 1 medium bowl Dal khichdi | 1 medium bowl Veg. millet khichadi Or 1 bowl of kid's cereal with variety of fruits and vegetables | 1 medium bowl Veg khichdi | 1 soft Roti + 1 small bowl Mix veg | 1 medium bowl Rice + 1 small bowl Rajma | 1 medium bowl L rice + 1 small bowl Fish curry | 1 soft Roti + 3 tbsp Paneer bhurji |
| Evening (4.30 -5.00pm) | 1 small bowl Roasted makhana | 1 small bowl Chana chaat | 1 small piece Peanut chikki | 1 small glass Banana milk smoothie | 1 small Idli + chutney | 1 small bowl Boiled sweet corn salad | 1 small bowl Fruit custard |
| Dinner (7.00 - 7.30pm) | 1 medium bowl Veg dalia khichadi | 1 soft Roti + 1 small bowl Chicken curry | 1 medium bowl Rice + 1 small bowl Lauki dal | 1 medium bowl Ragi upma | 1 medium bowl Khichdi + 2 tbsp Curd | 1 soft roti + 1 small bowl sambhar Or I medium 1 bowl of kid's cereal with variety of fruits and vegetables | 1 medium bowl Rice + 1 small bowl Sambar |
| Bedtime milk (around 10.00 pm) | 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 1 small glass Milk | 1 small glass Nutritious milk drink | 1 small glass Milk | 1 small glass Milk | 1 small glass Milk |
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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