The first feeding is a responsible business, in which young parents often make stupid mistakes.
Today we will tell you what not to do and from what techniques it is better to refuse the introduction of complementary foods.
Do not start complementary foods while there is milk
Late introduction of complementary foods into the baby's diet threatens the following consequences: iron deficiency anemia, lack of nutritional interest, delayed physical development, lack of vitamins, risk of allergies. Although breast milk provides everything a child needs, after 5 months his need for nutrients increases. To satisfy her, the mother needs to give the baby up to 3 liters of milk every day. And she simply does not have such reserves.
Early complementary foods are a good alternative to milk
But no. Early complementary foods can be fraught with indigestion in the baby. The baby's intestines and digestive glands are still immature, and complementary foods can lead to digestive upset in the baby.Giving too many fruits and vegetables
Even if the child asks for more fruit, you should not be led to such requests. Otherwise, don't be surprised at where your baby's allergies come from. You need to start with a one-component product and introduce it little by little over 5-7 times in order to assess the child's body reaction to it.
Exclude a product from the diet if the baby did not like it
If the baby did not like cabbage the first time, this does not mean that it should be thrown out of the diet. It is difficult for a child to taste this or that taste, since this process is usually long and takes up to 8-10 times.
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