Baby
Food
Are
you worried about your baby food? Mothers have number of concerns about
their growing child. Which food is the best for them? How much to feed my baby?
Will my child be healthy? We are here to answer your questions. Choose
the right food for your baby
Parents might be a bit confused by the number
of Baby food available in the market. It becomes very difficult to make the best
choice during such times. We are here to help you select the best baby food for
your child. It is always advisable to choose baby food, which provides vitamins
and minerals for your child. Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients. Choose
baby food, which contains flavors of fruits and vegetables. Choose food, which
is organic and does not use harmful pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. Before
purchasing the food, read the label to confirm that it does not contain unnecessary
filters and additives. If your child reacts badly to a particular baby food, it
would be advisable to stop it. It would be appropriate to consult your doctor
in such a situation. When
to introduce your child to Solid foods
The best indication to know that
your baby is ready for solid food is when she shows interests and reaches for
your food. You can also consult your doctor to know if the time is appropriate
for your baby to consume solid baby food. Cereal is recommended as baby's first
food. Cereals made of rice, oats or barley can also be good starters. Add plenty
of liquid to soften the food so that baby can easily swallow the food. Remember
that all solid foods are not good for an infant to start with, especially in the
first year. You need to avoid nut butters, egg whites, honey, spicy food, junk
food, canned vegetables and larger meat with dark meat. You can start using all
the above food items only when your baby becomes comfortable to solid foods. Guidelines
for Solid Foods
a) 4 to 8 months old: If your child is four
to eight months old, feed him semi liquid food to start with. Feed him 1 or 2
teaspoons at first and increase it as your child grows older. You can feed him
1 to 2 times a day
b) 6 to 9 months old: If your child is six to nine
months old feed him soft food that dissolves easily. Feed him 3 or 4 teaspoons
of semisolid foods. You can feed him 3 to 4 times a day
c) 9 to 12 months
old: If your child is nine to twelve months old feed him finger food and mostly
table food. Feed him small bite size portions of food. You can feed him around
3 times a day.
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