PracticalInfant Meal Preparation Guidelines
It is what we feed our children in infancy that determines how strong and healthy they grow. We shouldn’t even have to think about it, our kids and their health should be our main priority.
We all know that a mother’s milk gives a baby it’s best start in life, however, it’s what comes next that matters. Once they are ready to be weaned don’t reach for cans or jars of baby food because they’re convenient; here are a few and easy healthy recipes.
For a baby’s first solid food, choose one kind of fruit and mash it up until is a fine paste. Remember how delicate your baby’s digestive system will be and introducing too many new things at once will really upset it. Try a fruit that isn’t acidic and will be gentle on their stomach; such as pear or papaya.
Once they have tried a variety of fruits they can be moved onto other things. Cereals are ideal, as are a thin broth. Once of the easiest foods is simply mashing together boiled potatoes and carrots.
Always remember that mashes must be smooth and have nothing added. A thin porridge made from mashed banana is perfect; but don’t add any sugar.
Organic chicken broth is a perfect meal for your baby’s strengthening digestive system, just don’t give them the pieces of meat until they are much older and can cope with chewing properly.
When preparing broth and the like, avoid ‘windy’ veg such as onions and wait a while before adding pulses. Cauliflower and broccoli can also cause wind so leave those until later too.
Feeding your baby food that you have made yourself is very rewarding as you know what you are giving your baby and don’t have any chemicals added. They are getting fresh and healthy food, thanks to you.
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