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Baby food tips
March 9th, 2008 · No Comments
Babies start consuming baby food once nursing or formula is not sufficient for the child appetite. A baby usually starts to eat solid food once the child has enough teeth to adequately chew.
Generally babies are recommended baby food at around 6 months of age, but babies differ greatly. New food should be introduced leaving a few days in between. It would help your notice any reactions that would indicate a food allergy or sensitivity.
Few tips are given here on baby food.
TIPS
- To prevent the bacteria discard unfinished meals quickly.
- Be sure your baby has taken most vegetables and fruits before trying any meats.
- Always introduce any new foods at the rate of one per week. This would help you can be aware of any allergies.
- Remember not to feed nuts, raisins, popcorn, raw vegetables, unpeeled fruits, or peanut butter to your baby if he is under the age of 2.
- In the beginning give solids foods with one or two spoonfuls and let your baby guide you.
- If your baby is under one year, avoid highly acidic fruits like oranges, pineapples etc. as the acid is harsh on the immature digestive system.
- Canned vegetables should be avoided as they are usually loaded with sodium and additives.
- Honey should be avoided under the age of one year due to potential contraction of infant botulism.
- Thickeners such as wheat germ, whole-grain cereal, cottage cheese, farmer cheese, cooked egg yolks, yogurt, mashed white or sweet potato etc. should be used.
- Fat intake during the first two years should not be stopped as it is necessary for the development of your baby.
These precautions should be taken to prevent any hazard to your baby.
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