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Baby Weaning Foods

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By foodquality assurancePublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Baby weaning is an exciting stage in a baby's development, as this is the beginning of introducing the baby to healthier foods other than his mother s milk or breast milk. Baby weaning usually begins when the baby first receives his first solid food. A healthy start to this crucial stage is to use nutrient-rich supplements and food to supplement the baby s food intake. Most of these nutrients can be found in whole grain cereals, and baby rice. The baby rice cereals are a better option because they contain more protein, fiber, vitamins B and C, and iron.You will want to avoid introducing artificial sweeteners into the baby weaning foods. These sweeteners may have artificial coloring and flavoring, which are not good for the baby at this young age. You should also avoid fruit juices and natural sugars. This is a good time to introduce cereals, fruits, vegetables, and wheat pastas into your baby s diet. Avoid fruit juice and natural sugars such as honey, maple syrup and molasses as they contain a high amount of fructose. This sugar can increase the risk of tooth decay, weight problems, and tooth decay.

Another good addition to the baby weaning foods list is high calcium food. You should make sure that any food that contains high amounts of calcium that is added to the diet is still safe for consumption by the infant. Milk is one source of high calcium but you should always make sure that the milk you use is filtered and pasteurized. You may also want to talk to your health care provider about calcium supplements that can be added to the milk.Powdered or crystal purees are a good addition to the baby-led weaning diet. They are easy to digest and there is less fat and more nutrient content. It is wise to use a high quality powder to ensure the purees are as high in nutrients as possible. Some of the better quality powders use herbs to help the puree stay pure. Most purees contain all four of the B vitamins, which are essential for good health. Other vitamins that a baby-led weaning diet should contain include iron and folic acid.

Vegetables should always be boiled or cooked before introducing them to the baby. The reason boils and steaming make vegetables healthier for the baby is because they reduce the absorption of fats and cholesterol from the vegetables. Also, the heat from the boiling destroys most of the enzymes in the vegetable. However, avoid adding too much salt or other seasoning to the baby's food. Pureed or boiled veggies are generally tastier than raw.Goat milk or soy milk is the best choice for most infants when it comes to dairy products. Dairy products should only be introduced gradually to allow the baby a chance to get used to them. If a baby gets used to dairy food very quickly, his digestive system will not be able to process the lactose properly, causing him some discomfort. If you introduce cow's milk to a baby too soon, he may be unable to tolerate it. To make sure the child does tolerate dairy, wait until he is at least four months old, after his digestive tract has fully developed.

It is best to introduce cereals at this point, to help the baby develop a good relationship with them. After the baby has become weaned, meat is a better choice. A goat or cow's milk should be separated from cow's milk at this point, to allow the baby a taste for the different species. It is also important to make sure the baby receives enough calcium. Calcium is an important part of the baby's nutritional needs.A baby who has received a good start to life should receive food that supports his physical and mental growth. This includes breast milk or formula milk in the early months, until he can take formula on his own. He should also be fed with foods that will help him to grow strong and healthy. At first, parents may notice that their baby refuses to eat some foods, such as baby rice cereal. However, if the baby is weaned successfully, he will eventually be able to eat these foods.

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