It is not that difficult.
It does not matter whether the
baby is breast fed or fed through bottles, it is very important that the
baby gets the right amount of nutrients required for the body. All
those women who use breast feeding for their baby must eat very healthy
food to pass on the nutrients to their child. Breast feeding should be
done only when there is a need and not forced upon the baby. Some
doctors also suggest breast feeding moms to give vitamin D supplements
to their babies. There also other doctors who say that taking the baby
outdoors for at least 60 minutes a week will give it the required
vitamins. Ensure that you consult the doctor before.
For the first
four months, babies get all the nutrients they require through their
mother's milk. There is also a supplement that is used in America that
gives the baby all the nutrients it requires. After four months, mothers
start giving solid foods like cereals to their child, even though all
the necessary nutrient requirements are satisfied by the breast milk.
Parents give cereal to their child, which is rich in iron as that would
prevent any kind of allergies for the baby. After the cereal part is
over, some fruits and vegetables are also added to the baby's diet to
satisfy all the other nutrient requirements. Whenever new food is added,
ensure that it is done in a gradual and slow pace.
Between the
sixth and ninth month, the child should be given different foods but the
basic nutrient requirement of the child should always be satisfied.
Milk should be the prime food for the child.
By the end of the
ninth month, non vegetarian items can be introduced in the diet and
after one year, parents can even include food that they normally eat but
they must ensure that they do not go overboard and give junk food to
the child. By now children would enjoy eating the food and would get
used to it. Give food to the baby which the baby does not find it
difficult to chew. At this stage the nutrients requirement of the child
would be satisfied by both the food and the milk.
After the first
birthday of the baby, it is advisable to switch over to whole milk from
formula milk. The fat in the whole milk is very vital for the health of
the baby and it should be continued till the second year is finished.
The practice of breast feeding should not be stopped after a particular
period. It should be stopped only when the mother thinks that it is no
more required for the baby.
Between 12-24 months, milk should
become a regular part of the baby's diet and it should receive at least
1000 - 4000 calories a day. As per the directions of the USDA, a kid
would require whole grains, fruits, vegetables, protein and dairy as a
regulation in their diet.
Rhonda Reyes is a writer for My Baby Bedding Shop and is the
loving parent of two. One boy and one girl. Her children are all grown
up now but she loves writing about children and giving tips on certain
scenarios that parents are faced with along the way. Rhonda sure hopes
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