Poor baby eating habits can cause health problems later on. Of course you don't want your baby to get a health problem, right? To avoid this, you can make good eating habits for your own baby. Anything? Check out the reviews in this article.
Rules for implementing good baby eating habits
Applying good eating habits can you start when the baby enters the age of 6-8 months. Because at that age, babies have begun to be introduced to complementary foods.
When providing complementary food for breast milk, make sure the food is soft textured, easily crushed and swallowed so the baby does not choke. Don't give your baby food that needs to be chewed, even though your baby may have teeth. You can use a blender or food processor, even a fork to crush the food to make it softer. All foods must be soft, tasteless, not spicy, and well-cooked.
Fresh cooked vegetables and boiled fruits are the easiest foods to make. All fruits, except bananas, must be cooked until soft. Immediately put unused food ingredients into the refrigerator. Periodically check the freshness of vegetables and fruit before giving it to your baby. Unlike commercial products, home-made foods are not free of bacteria, so they will break faster.
So that the baby feels comfortable, place the baby on a special dining chair for the baby. The chair must be lined with removable pads and washed when dirty with food spills. Choose high chairs with a tray that has a higher edge and can be removed. A high tray edge will prevent plates and food from falling to the floor when the baby is eating. Meanwhile, the tray can be removed and cleaned directly above the sink.
Prevent the threat of obesity in infants
When a baby is small, some parents have begun to worry that their baby is overweight. Obesity and other potential complications (such as diabetes) in children can occur, so parents must be sensitive to the symptoms, regardless of the age of the child. In many cases, babies who drink bottled milk tend to gain weight faster than breastfed babies. However, don't let your anxiety about obesity reduce food intake during the baby's first year.
Consult your doctor before adjusting the child's diet. In the first year, babies need a balanced intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein. After the child is given solid food, the stool will become denser and the color will be more varied. Stool will also cause a stronger odor if the child consumes sugar and fat.
If food is not crushed, children's feces will contain undigested food particles, such as peas or corn skin, and tomato or other vegetable skin. You don't need to worry because this is normal. However, if the stool is very runny, runny, or full of mucus, your child may experience irritation in his digestive tract. Immediately consult with a pediatrician for a diagnosis of accurate digestive problems. From the child's condition, the doctor can determine whether the baby is eating too much, not eating enough, or eating too much wrong food.
Get used to regulating the number of calories and nutrients your child eats, so that proper nutrition can be maintained. Don't forget, also pay attention to the eating habits of family members. When your baby is getting used to 'food on the table', babies will imitate the way you eat, including using additional salt and chewing snacks and salty processed foods. For the good of your baby and yourself, you should reduce the use of salt and choose a menu of healthy foods that are rich in nutrients.