The infant feeding schedule is a set of tips and recommendations that include:
- the size and number of portions consumed during the day,
- eating habits at a given stage of development,
- consistency, type and order of introducing foods.
How to expand an infant's diet?
Properly expanding a child's diet not only facilitates proper physical and mental development but also prevents lifestyle diseases, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and allergies. The earlier healthy eating habits are introduced into a child's diet, the lower the risk of obesity and many associated conditions.
In the first weeks of introducing new foods to your baby, they will try to push food out with their tongue. This is completely natural, so the first attempts should be made with a flat, slightly hard spoon. It's best to give your baby single-ingredient (vegetable or fruit) smooth purees or purees. You can start with 3 to 4 teaspoons. This makes it much easier to reduce the risk of allergies, and if symptoms appear, you can discontinue the specific ingredient. After 7 months of age, your baby begins to eat food mashed with a fork and slowly develops the habit of chewing. Better jaw stability also develops. Only with time (around 7-12 months of age) can other foods be introduced, including grains, poultry (without the skin), lamb, beef, rabbit, fish, and dairy products, including eggs. Giblets are not recommended. However, they should be introduced gradually and the child's reaction should be monitored, especially in the case of allergens.
An important rule when expanding a child's diet is to avoid salting, frying, and sweetening foods. A healthy diet for a toddler should include appropriate supplementation, particularly vitamins D3, K, and DHA (omega-3 fatty acids). Their dosage depends on body weight and should be consulted with a pediatrician.
Accessories necessary for expanding a baby's diet
Properly expanding your baby's diet will be much easier thanks to convenient and useful accessories, including:
- a set of silicone cups ,
- a plate with suction cups,
- the first set of cutlery ,
- cups for independent drinking ,
- silicone saliva ,
- a feeding chair that grows with your child ,
- a teether for feeding ,
- reusable smoothie bags ,
- non-rash type cups .
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