Principles of adding infant complementary foods
From 4 to 6 months after birth, babies can be given complementary foods to meet their growth and development needs. However, there are some principles that need to be paid attention to when adding complementary foods.
First of all, complementary foods should be added gradually. Do not add too many or too complex foods at one time, otherwise it may easily cause indigestion or allergies. Secondly, we must choose fresh, hygienic and nutritious ingredients, especially pay attention to the supply of protein and calcium. In addition, the amount and time of supplementary food should be appropriately adjusted according to the baby\’s dietary needs and physical condition. Finally, pay attention to the baby\’s reaction and digestion status, and timely adjust the type and amount of complementary food as needed.
Order of adding baby food supplements
When adding complementary foods, a certain order of addition needs to be followed in order to gradually adapt to the new functions of the digestive system. According to the traditional order, you can first add foods that are easy to digest and not likely to cause allergies, such as rice noodles, rice soup, and tofu, and then gradually add more complex foods such as vegetables, fruits, and meats.
At the same time, you can also adjust the order of addition appropriately according to the baby\’s interests and tastes, and be careful to add certain foods that are prone to allergies, such as eggs, peanuts, seafood, etc.
Baby recipe recommendations
Here are some recommended complementary food recipes for babies.
1. Rice soup and rice noodles
Boil the rice noodles into porridge, add an appropriate amount of water or milk to make the liquid, and then eat it with some vegetable puree or fruit puree.
2. Banana egg yolk puree
Mash the cooked banana and egg yolk into a puree, and add a little milk or fresh cream to taste.
3. Meat and vegetable puree
Mash the cooked meat and vegetables into a puree, then add some rice or noodles and mix well. You can also add some tofu or egg yolk to increase nutrition.
Summary
The addition of baby complementary foods needs to follow certain principles and order, and should also be appropriately adjusted according to the baby\’s special situation and personal taste. In the process of adding complementary foods, it is very important to choose fresh, nutritious and easy-to-digest ingredients. At the same time, we must fully observe and pay attention to the baby\’s health condition and physical reaction, and promptly adjust the amount and type of supplement to ensure the baby\’s nutrition and health.
