Baby Food
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.Doctors are suggested to parents that offers a baby food at the age of six months. Traditionally, it is common that give solid food after around four years old.
During the first year of baby’s life, breast milk is necessary to provide all the nutrition which baby needs. Parents should always consult pediatrician to starting any type of new baby food for infant.
When mother is making homemade baby food, she must use clean hands, clean preparation surfaces, clean cooking utensils such as pans or pots.
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.
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.
Baby food safety
- Always clean your hands and feeding equipment while preparing baby food.
- Parents must be taken special care when making baby foods.
- Do not let baby food more than two hours at room.
- Freeze or refrigerate baby food immediately.
How to make baby food?
- Firstly, wash dirty hands and utensils for making baby food.
- Prepare fresh vegetables and fruits by peeling, removing seeds or pits and scrubbing.
- Always cook food in a small quantity of water. Always baby food may be baked or steamed.
- Do not add honey, sugar or any form of sweetener.
- Do not add salt or seasonings in baby food.
- Mash or puree cooked baby food.
How to store baby food?
There are many types of storage the baby food. Parents can store fresh fruit or vegetables within three days for babies. Baby food can be stored in the refrigerator.