This allows your baby time to learn how to swallow solids. If your baby cries or turns away when you feed her, do not make her eat. Go back to breastfeeding or bottle-feeding exclusively for a time before trying again. Remember that starting solid foods is a gradual process; at first, your baby will still be getting most of her nutrition from breast milk, formula, or both. Also, each baby is different, so readiness to start solid foods will vary.
NOTE: Do not put baby cereal in a bottle because your baby could choke. It may also increase the amount of food your baby eats and can cause your baby to gain too much weight. However, cereal in a bottle may be recommended if your baby has reflux. Check with your child's doctor. Whether you decide to make your own baby food or buy premade baby food, you have many options.
However, keep the following in mind:. Look out for any reactions. There is no evidence that waiting to introduce baby-safe soft foods, such as eggs, dairy, soy, peanut products, or fish, beyond 4 to 6 months of age prevents food allergy. Check with your child's doctor about how and when to give peanut products. Be sure to include foods that provide iron and zinc, such as baby food made with meat or iron-fortified cereals.
If you feed your baby premade cereal, make sure it is made for babies and is iron fortified. Baby cereals are available premixed in individual containers or dry, to which you can add breast milk, formula, or water. Within a few months of starting solid foods, your baby's daily diet should include a variety of foods, such as breast milk, formula, or both; meats; cereal; vegetables; fruits; eggs; and fish.
Once your baby can sit up and bring her hands or other objects to her mouth, you can give her finger foods to help her learn to feed herself. To prevent choking , make sure anything you give your baby is soft, easy to swallow, and cut into small pieces.
Some examples include small pieces of banana, wafer-type cookies, or crackers; scrambled eggs; well-cooked pasta; well-cooked, finely chopped chicken; and well-cooked, cut-up potatoes or peas. At each of your baby's daily meals, she should be eating about 4 ounces, or the amount in one small jar of strained baby food. Limit giving your baby processed foods that are made for adults and older children. These foods often contain more salt and other preservatives. If you want to give your baby fresh food, use a blender or food processor, or just mash softer foods with a fork.
All fresh foods should be cooked with no added salt or seasoning. Although you can feed your baby raw bananas mashed , most other fruits and vegetables should be cooked until they are soft. Refrigerate any food you do not use, and look for any signs of spoilage before giving it to your baby.
Fresh foods are not bacteria-free, so they will spoil more quickly than food from a can or jar. NOTE: Do not give your baby any food that requires chewing at this age, or any food that ca n be a choking hazard. Both are good sources of vitamin A, B6, C and E. These nutrients contribute to healthy eyesight and immune system function. Parent tip: Yams and sweet potatoes are great to prepare in bulk. When you take them out, the skin will peel right off, and the insides will be perfectly mashable!
To extend the life of your mash or puree, batch some out and put it in the freezer. Butternut squash and acorn squash are packed with folate, calcium and vitamin A, an antioxidant that aids with vision and fights free radicals. Plus, their sweet taste and smooth texture make them an instant favorite for many babies!
Parent tip: You can make raw squash easier to cut by microwaving the entire squash on high for about 2 minutes. The skin and flesh will be much smoother, allowing you to smoothly slice through. Then scoop out the seeds and roast or boil before pureeing. If your baby is having trouble with the thickness of the puree, use breast milk, formula or water to thin it out.
Another hit with babies, green beans are a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C and manganese, which play an important role in a healthy immune system, eyesight, blood clotting and bone development. The best first baby purees should be soupy enough to drip off a spoon, but thicker than liquid.
Avocados are rich in a variety of nutrients including fiber, vitamin K, folate and vitamin B6. Parent tip: Look for ripe avocados that are soft to the touch and easy to mash. To see whether an avocado is ripe, check the nubby stem; if it wiggles, the fruit is probably ready to eat!
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Once solid foods are introduced, health professionals recommend continuing breastfeeding through 12 months of age and, after that, as desired by mother and baby. Introducing your baby to solid foods is an exciting milestone. When you start introducing children to the world of solid foods, you are helping them shape their relationship with food and establish a healthy eating style.
The timing for introducing solid foods will depend on the infant, but it is not recommended before the age of four months or after the age of six months. Each child's readiness for solid food depends on their own rate of development. Signs a baby may be ready to start solid foods include sitting up with minimal support, demonstrating good head control, bringing objects to the mouth or grasping at small objects.
Check with your pediatrician before starting solid foods. Solid foods may be introduced in any order. Only one new single-ingredient food should be introduced at a time.
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