Baby food is any substance
that provide extra energy
to baby. It is made between
the ages of six months to
two years for infants. Baby
food comes in various varieties
with different tastes and
manufacturers. Baby food
can be in the form of liquid
paste, soft or a chewed
food easily, because infants
may experience in eating
and lack of teeth.
Some babies want food other
than milk due to different
baby. There is not food
pyramid for infants. When
the child has teeth, he/she
begins to eat solid food.
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is often recommended to
give baby solid food at
around 6 months of age,
but babies differ greatly.
The only good way to know
when to introduce baby food
is to watch for signs of
readiness in the child.
Signs of readiness include
the ability to sit without
help, loss of tongue thrust
and the display of active
interest in food that others
are eating. Baby may be
started directly on normal
family food if attention
is given to choking hazards,
this is referred to as baby-led
weaning. Because breast
milk takes on the flavor
of foods eaten by the mother,
these foods are especially
good choices. |
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| Things
to Keep In Mind |
| All
children are different and
never tolerate the same
type of foods daily. Therefore,
parents should offer different
types of food to their baby.
Later they can give a combination
of fresh vegetables and
fruits. |
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| When
to offer solid foods to
baby? |
| At
the age between 4 to 6 months,
Cereals is good for baby.
In 7 th months, parents
can start give fresh vegetables
to their babies. Next month,
they can introduce fresh
fruits and juice of fruits.
After 10 th month, cheese,
egg yolks and yogurt will
be provided to child. |
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| Baby
food safety |
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Always
clean your hands and feeding
equipment while preparing
baby food |
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Parents
must be taken special care
when making baby foods. |
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Do not
let baby food more than
two hours at room |
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Freeze
or refrigerate baby food
immediately. |
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| How
to make baby food? |
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Firstly,
wash dirty hands and utensils
for making baby food. |
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Prepare
fresh vegetables and fruits
by peeling, removing seeds
or pits and scrubbing. |
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Always
cook food in a small quantity
of water. Always baby food
may be baked or steamed. |
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Do not
add honey, sugar or any
form of sweetener. |
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Do not
add salt or seasonings in
baby food. Mash or puree
cooked baby food. |
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