For every baby the age at which he/she starts feeding fruit, vegetable and meat puréesis different. Some mothers feed their babies after the 4th month and others after the 6th. Usually the feeding is agreed with the pediatrician who observes the child.
We are sharing a short list of some of the most useful and important foods for your baby's growth.
Bananas
Bananas are one of the favorite foods of growing babies. They are rich in carbohydrates, which provide energy to your baby, as well as fiber, which takes care of maintaining a he althy digestive system.
If the baby is smaller, make sure the banana is well-ripened. Don't forget to puree it too.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C and fiber, beta-carotene, an antioxidant that helps prevent some types of cancer. More and more often you can find them in the market, and many babies prefer them to regular potatoes because of their pleasant and slightly sweet taste.
You can prepare them in the form of puree alone or together with other fruits, vegetables, meat. They are an ideal food that can be a transition to the consumption of more solid foods by your baby.
Fish
Fish is an excellent source of protein. Oily fish, such as salmon, provide fat-soluble vitamins as well as essential fats that are important for the development and he alth of the brain, eyes, and a he althy immune system. But be careful! Some children may develop an allergy to fish. Before you start feeding your child fish, consult your pediatrician.
Avocado
for the little ones, which contains a wide range of nutrients. It has the highest protein content of any fruit, as well as monounsaturated fat-the "good" kind of fat that helps prevent cardiovascular disease. Avocados can also be cooked in fine puree together with fruits and vegetables.
Carrots
Carrots contain large amounts of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that gives them their orange color. In turn, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A in the body and plays an important role in growth and vision. There are many different ways to prepare carrots. Babies love them in puree, fresh juice and in combination with chicken, fish and other fruits and vegetables.
Chicken
It is rich in important proteins and is an excellent source of vitamin B6. It is important that babies regularly receive the necessary amounts of proteins that support their growth. If your baby doesn't like the taste of chicken, add his favorite vegetables to it.
Red meat
Provides the required amount of iron to your baby. Thanks to iron red blood cells carry oxygen to cells in the body, which is important for brain development.
Iron deficiency can lead to a number of he alth problems, the most common of which is anemia. Always add rice, peas or another vegetable to red meat, which for children is recommended to be beef.
