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Fruits, vegetables, grains, and even pureed meats can all be on the menu for your baby. You may want to introduce them o...
17/01/2024

Fruits, vegetables, grains, and even pureed meats can all be on the menu for your baby. You may want to introduce them one at a time to see how your little one reacts to the flavor and texture and to make sure no allergies develop. If your baby won't eat them at first, try again later. Babies need to reject a food at least 5 to 10 times on different occasions before you can truly say they don't like the food. Tell your pediatrician if you think your baby might have any food allergies to any new foods tried. Use soft baby food from a jar, or soften foods by heating and/or pureeing them. Put just enough on the spoon for your baby to swallow easily. Don't force feed the food.

It may seem like it’s something natural, but being fed by a spoon is new to your baby. Up until now, they have only had ...
17/01/2024

It may seem like it’s something natural, but being fed by a spoon is new to your baby. Up until now, they have only had a liquid diet. They’ll need practice to get used to the spoon and to the feel of having solid food in their mouth. So don't expect them to eat a whole lot -- maybe a teaspoon or two at a time -- when you start. Instead of trying to get them to eat a certain amount, focus on letting them get used to the experience.

You don’t have to -- there's no hard-and-fast rule about what solid foods you should start your baby on first. In fact, ...
17/01/2024

You don’t have to -- there's no hard-and-fast rule about what solid foods you should start your baby on first. In fact, you don't have to start with cereal at all. But if you do, try a single-grain, iron-fortified infant cereal with a neutral to no flavor. It also will be a bit easier to notice any food allergies than with a cereal made from several grains. You may want to mix it with formula or breast milk to get a runny consistency at first, so it's not a drastic change for your baby. Gradually thicken it more until your baby gets used to the new texture.

Babies usually don't eat a lot of solid foods right away. So think of solids as something you’re adding to your baby's d...
17/01/2024

Babies usually don't eat a lot of solid foods right away. So think of solids as something you’re adding to your baby's diet, not as a replacement for breast milk or formula. Remember, you're introducing solid foods, not totally changing your baby's diet or eliminating milk. That will happen gradually.

That's the recommended time to introduce solid foods. But it's not just about age. Before starting solids, your baby sho...
17/01/2024

That's the recommended time to introduce solid foods. But it's not just about age. Before starting solids, your baby should be able to sit up (with support), turn his head away, and make chewing motions. He should also be past the reflex that makes him spit out anything including liquids.

Are you troubled by the way your baby is eating, or not eating? If your concern isn't addressed here, or if you're notic...
17/01/2024

Are you troubled by the way your baby is eating, or not eating? If your concern isn't addressed here, or if you're noticing troubling signs like your baby losing weight, vomiting, or gagging on certain foods, you should call the pediatrician right away. That's also true if you think your baby has acid reflux, or if the child is experiencing constipation, diarrhea, or dehydration. When you have concerns about your baby's diet, don't hesitate--call the doctor.

Fruit juice is a common part of even the tiniest children’s diets. But doctors now recommend avoiding it completely befo...
17/01/2024

Fruit juice is a common part of even the tiniest children’s diets. But doctors now recommend avoiding it completely before their first birthday. That’s because whether or not it has the word “fruit” in it, fruit juice is not particularly healthy. It shouldn’t be used as a substitute for real fruit, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, as it can lead to obesity.

When is it time to ween your baby from the bottle? For best care, here’s what doctors have to say. Babies should not sta...
17/01/2024

When is it time to ween your baby from the bottle? For best care, here’s what doctors have to say. Babies should not start on solid foods until they reach six months, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Many babies start on solids sooner—around the three-to-four-month phase. That’s especially true if you bottle-feed your baby, or if you perceive your baby as fussy. Good solid foods for baby include single-ingredient pureed vegetables and fruits, meats, and premade cereal.

Lots of young children are fed bland, starchy food because these foods fit their natural preferences and are reliably ea...
17/01/2024

Lots of young children are fed bland, starchy food because these foods fit their natural preferences and are reliably eaten with fewer complaints. But the healthier options you really want them to eat tend to have more complicated flavors. And there’s nothing wrong with zesting up baby food, which can make an easier transition to more solid, healthy choices down the road.

It can be so exciting introducing new foods to your baby. This should be a joyful experience, but to make sure it stays ...
17/01/2024

It can be so exciting introducing new foods to your baby. This should be a joyful experience, but to make sure it stays that way you should be aware of a few foods to avoid. One of these is honey if your baby is less than one year old. Honey can cause infant botulism, a very serious condition. Symptoms of botulism may include constipation, weakness, a dry mouth, drooping eyelids, blurred vision, trouble swallowing, reduced gag reflex and paralysis. Also avoid chunky foods that may pose a risk of choking such as whole grapes, hot dogs, popcorn, cheese chunks, and pulpy raw fruits and veggies.

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