How to Introduce Solid Foods to your Baby MAMA BLOGOne of mum’s biggest worry! The baby is in the 5th month how to get started with solid foods? Mothers usually think, should I keep the spoon full or half? Will the little one like it or not? Am I going right or not? How to make it fun? Well, mommies, instead of being so depressed, begin with some cool ideas, and get yourself aware of the actual time and what food to give. For that, you should concern with the doctors or go to the experienced moms and ask them. Without a doubt, there is a lot of comfort in breastmilk or formula milk, but your baby needs solid real food as he grew up, and the best time to introduce solids is 4 to 6 months.
Solid food is a big step, especially for new moms. It is very important to find out how to move from breastmilk to some solids. It is indeed an exciting time, but still, it is crucial to decide a good timeline, follow the precautionary measures, and creating a simple menu chart for your baby.
Which Foods to Introduce First?
When a baby is 4 to 6 months, he could not take solid food in a certain order. Well, when he enters 7 to 9 months he can eat a variety of foods, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. These foods could be yogurt, fruits, cereals, vegetables, cheese, meat, grain, proteins, and more.
Make sure the cereals you are giving to your infant should be fortified. Those cereals are oat, multi-grains, barley, and rice cereals. It is not suggested by the Food and Drug Administration to offer only rice cereals, as there is a risk of having arsenic in infants.
Tips to Start Solids
Mommies usually got panicked when they don’t know how to start as they have to consider the mood of their little chipmunks too. Well here are some easy ways that help you begin healthy development.
Decide When to Give the First Bite
It is hard to recognize whether the baby is ready to take the first bite or not. Well, the best indicator is, when you are holding the plate full of meal and they are just trying to grab it, it is the best time to give them the first bite. Don’t open their mouth forcefully, just wait for the indicator.
Begin with Finger Foods
Typically, the pediatricians recommend to begin with cereals, and thin vegetables and fruits, and slowly, move to finger foods like scrambled eggs, cooked vegetables, thin slices of fruits, and chunks of meat. Well, normally it has been observed that children avoid their finger foods and grab the solids themselves when they are sitting with family. This improves awareness and reduces the risks of obesity.
First Offer Allergenic Foods
Scientist recommends introducing the allergenic foods first, like eggs, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame, and wheat. If your child is allergic to those foods, he will more likely to have some allergic reactions, and then you should delay giving them those foods until they turn 2 or 3.