How should an infant's diet be expanded?
The guidelines are very precise and emphasize the need to initially introduce single-ingredient, highly fragmented foods (smoothies, purees, and purees), preferably vegetables and fruit. Over time, the child develops chewing skills and jaw stabilization, allowing for the introduction of lightly fragmented, usually cooked, foods such as poultry, beef, lamb, dairy products, and grains. However, it's important to remember that proper expansion of a child's diet should occur gradually and in small portions to reduce the risk of allergies.
Useful accessories for learning to eat independently
In addition to choosing nutritional ingredients, it is useful to equip your child with eating utensils, including the first cutlery, a bowl, a plate, a bib, and silicone utensils.
You will find all the useful feeding accessories for your baby in our Kokosek store.
What accessories will make it easier to expand a baby's diet?
The layette for a child whose diet is being expanded must include:
- A high chair that grows with your baby is one of the most essential gadgets, so it's worth choosing a top-quality product, as it can serve your child for many years. It should not only be comfortable but also provide solid support for your little one's spine. Furthermore, it's best if the chair is easy to clean.
- Plates and bowls for eating – they must be made of sturdy, yet lightweight and shatterproof materials (e.g., silicone). Small children often throw food dishes. A good solution is to buy a plate and bowl with a suction cup, which will prevent the dish from slipping on the table. It will be more economical to choose a complete set with suction cups ,
- safe silicone cutlery - they are soft, comfortable, and their shape perfectly fits the child's small hand,
- a bib with a pocket - allows you to keep it clean while eating,
- a cup with a handle - it is perfect for drinking not only water, but also fruit and vegetable cocktails,
- stainless steel containers - they will be perfect for walks or holiday trips,
- a dinner set consisting of a cup, a bib, a plate, a spoon and a fork,
- a water bottle with a straw ,
- a so-called non-rash cup - which is useful if you give your child food on his own without spilling the food,
- reusable smoothie bags ,
- a teether for feeding ,
- silicone table mat - which will protect the surface from damage,
- floor mats - they will be useful as a chair support because they provide stability.
The above-mentioned gadgets for expanding your baby's diet, as well as hundreds of others, in various colors and shapes, can be found on the website of our Kokosek store.
