Foods for newborn baby
Baby's first foods: The 10 best foods for babies
These 10 first foods are ideal for your baby because they're full of essential nutrients, reasonably priced, easy to prepare, and delicious. Avocados contain healthy fats, while bananas are loaded with potassium. Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants, whereas broccoli offers fiber and folate. Both lentils and meat are packed with protein. Prunes can help with constipation, and yogurt helps form healthy bones and teeth. Sweet potatoes and winter squash are great sources of beta-carotene and vitamin C.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it's important to offer your baby a variety of healthy foods. There are lots of healthy, baby-friendly foods out there, but these 10 recommended by doctors and dietitians alike stand out from the pack. From vitamin-rich fruits and veggies to meats and beans loaded with protein, these superfoods are full of essential nutrients, reasonably priced, easy to prepare, and delicious.
Many are also favorite first foods. Before introducing solids, talk to the doctor about your baby's readiness for solids, and which foods to introduce and when. Then introduce foods one at a time, waiting at least three days after each new food to watch for any allergic reaction.
Avocados
BabyCenter parents are all about avocado as a first food. This buttery fruit-vegetable is rich in healthy unsaturated fats that help boost brain development. In fact, the fat composition of avocados is somewhat similar to that of breast milk.
Serving ideas: Mash avocado with a fork, or make baby guacamole.
Bananas
Known as a good source of potassium, this grab-and-go fruit also contains vitamins B6 and C, fiber, and magnesium.
Serving ideas: Make banana and mango puree. Or, for your little one's first smoothie, puree banana and peach chunks with whole-milk yogurt.
Blueberries
Blueberries are bursting with antioxidants. The deep, brilliant blue of these berries comes from flavonoids that benefit your baby's eyes, brain, and even urinary tract.
Serving ideas: Blend or mash blueberries well and swirl a spoonful of the juicy purple puree into yogurt, or top silky coconut milk rice pudding with blueberry compote.
Broccoli
This cruciferous vegetable is a rich source of essential nutrients, including fiber, folate, and calcium. Introduce your baby to broccoli's bold flavor early, and you'll be expanding their tastes and encouraging a lifelong love of green vegetables.
Serving idea: Steam until soft, cut into pieces small enough for your child to eat safely, and then chill. Steaming takes the bite out of broccoli, and some babies prefer the texture and taste when it's cold.
Lentils
Beans and other legumes pack lots of lean protein and fiber. But unlike larger beans, little lentils simmer into a pleasing mush just right for baby bites. They're also one of the cheapest healthy foods you can buy.
Serving ideas: Cook finely diced carrots along with the lentils.
As your baby gets older, double up on nutrient-rich foods by making lentil and spinach stew.
Meat
Lack of iron can cause anemia. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends meat as a first food because it's such a great source of protein, zinc, and iron, especially red meat and dark poultry meat. Plus, babies absorb iron more easily from meat than from iron-fortified cereals, another common first food.
Serving ideas: If your baby is new to solids, try our easy turkey or chicken puree recipe. As they get older, introduce new flavors with chicken curry with green beans and zucchini or shepherd's pie.
Prunes
Whether you call them "prunes" or "dried plums," these humble fruits don't sound glamorous – but they're soft, sweet, and full of fiber. Your baby may suffer from constipation when switching to solids, as it's a big change for their system. Add pureed prunes to your baby's diet to aid digestion and keep things moving.
Serving ideas: Serve pureed prunes alone or mixed with other foods, such as oatmeal, cereal, or applesauce, for a naturally sweet treat.
Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are one of the more popular first foods for babies, who tend to like both their sweetness and texture. These colorful root vegetables are packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, and minerals, including iron and copper.
Serving ideas: Serve sweet potato puree alone or swirled into pureed chicken or turkey.
Winter squash
Orange- or yellow-fleshed hard winter squashes such as butternut, acorn, and pumpkin boast many benefits, one of which is they're exceptionally rich in beta-carotene, recognized for being great for eyes. Squash is also an excellent source of vitamin C. Natural sweetness and a creamy texture add to the appeal of winter varieties.
Serving ideas: Roast a winter squash like butternut, scoop out the flesh, and puree it for an easy first food. As your baby gets older, introduce new flavors and textures with dishes like smashed chickpea and butternut chili.
Yogurt
Creamy yogurt is rich in calcium and vitamin D, necessary for healthy bones and teeth.
Your baby can have it at 4 to 6 months, long before they'll be ready for cow's milk.
Opt for plain yogurt with no added sugar. Also look for a brand with the most live cultures, which help regulate the good bacteria in your baby's digestive tract. Make sure you pick up whole-milk yogurt – babies need the calories from fat.
Serving ideas: Yogurt is fine on its own, or swirl in pureed berries or other fresh fruit, applesauce, or mashed avocado.
How much should my baby eat? A guide to baby food portions
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Wondering how much to feed your baby? This can be hard to figure out, especially when you're starting solids and most of your baby's food ends up on your little one or the floor.
It's also difficult to determine how much an 8-month-old (or older baby) should eat – babies this age are more interested in solid foods but still get most of their nutrition from breast milk or formula. This visual guide to baby food portions can help you figure out how much your baby should eat at every stage.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
How much should my baby eat?
Do you worry that your baby is eating too little or too much? Your baby will self-regulate her food intake based on what their body needs, so let their appetite be your guide.
It's helpful to have a reference point, however. Here are photos of how much solid food a baby typically eats in a day. You can also ask your baby's doctor for feeding advice.
This visual guide shows:
- Portions for infants who are new to solids (typically 4 to 6 months)
- Two sample meals for a younger baby (6 to 8 months)
- Three sample meals and two snacks for an older baby (8 to 12 months) from a menu developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Your little one may eat less or more than what's shown here.
Your job is to provide a variety of healthy foods at regular intervals without pressure, and their job is to decide what and how much to eat.
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Watch for signs your baby is full
Lots of factors – including activity level, growth spurts or plateaus, illness, and teething – will affect your baby's appetite, which can vary daily.
End feeding when they signal that they're done. Signs of being full include:
- Turning their head away
- Refusing to open their mouth for another bite after they've swallowed (resist the urge to encourage your baby to have one last spoonful)
- Leaning back in their chair
- Playing with the spoon or food rather than eating
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How much a 4- to 6-month-old should eat
When your baby is developmentally ready for solids, typically around 4 to 6 months, talk to their doctor about introducing solid foods.
The first bites are mostly about them getting used to the idea of having something different in their mouth.
- Start with a very small amount, 1 to 2 teaspoons, of a single-ingredient puree.
- Gradually increase to 1 to 2 tablespoons of food once a day.
- Follow your baby's fullness cues.
Popular first foods include pureed mango, banana, chicken, turkey, beef, peas, sweet potatoes, and infant cereal. It's up to you what food to start with, but wait 3 to 5 days between introducing each new food to make sure your baby doesn't have an allergic reaction or food intolerance. (And remember, no cow's milk or honey until age 1.)
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How much a 6- to 8-month-old should eat
As your little one gets more comfortable with solids, you can increase the frequency of meals and variety of food.
- Transition from one to two meals a day, typically by 8 months.
- Over time, add a second food to each meal.
The photo above is an example of a meal with two foods. - Once you've worked up to two meals with two foods each, aim for a balance of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and grains in their daily diet.
- Whenever you introduce a new food, start with a very small amount, a teaspoon or two, to allow your baby to get used to its flavor and texture.
- Start with a soupy consistency. Gradually add more texture as their eating skills improve.
Expect their intake of breast milk or formula to go down. They'll start drinking less of it as they eat more solid foods. Provide healthy options at mealtimes, and let them choose how much to eat.
Note: The jars in all photos are standard 4-ounce baby food jars.
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Breakfast for a younger baby (6 to 8 months)
Cereal and fruit make an easy combination for a morning meal.
Grain: Iron-fortified, whole-grain infant cereal is a popular first grain.
At 6 months, a typical daily portion of infant cereal mixed with breast milk or formula might be 2 to 3 tablespoons, increasing to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) by 8 months. (It's best to avoid rice cereal, though.)
Fruit: Babies love the natural sweetness of fruits like pears, apples, berries, prunes, and stone fruits. Between 6 and 8 months, a baby will typically transition from about 2 to 3 tablespoons of fruit puree a day to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) of mashed or minced fruit.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Dinner for a younger baby (6 to 8 months)
If you serve a grain and fruit in the morning, consider offering a protein-rich food and vegetable later in the day. Your child may eat more or less than the amounts shown.
Protein: A baby might transition from eating 1 to 2 tablespoons of meat puree at 6 months to 2 to 4 tablespoons at 8 months, for example. Other good protein sources include cheese, unsweetened plain whole-milk yogurt, tofu, beans, and lentils.
Vegetables: Between 6 and 8 months, a baby will typically transition from about 2 to 3 tablespoons of vegetable puree a day to 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup). Try classic favorites like carrots, spinach, or butternut squash, as well as less traditional first foods such as parsnips, beets, or asparagus.
As your child's eating skills improve, gradually add more texture by dicing or mincing foods.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
How much an 8- to 12-month-old should eat
By 8 months or so, your baby is likely getting the hang of eating and needs to eat more calories to support their growing body. But since their little belly can't hold a lot of food, they'll need to eat more often. Every baby is different, but this may be a good time to try offering a third solid food meal.
During this period:
- Continue to give your baby breast milk or formula.
- Add morning and afternoon snacks. (Some babies this age are happy with breast milk or formula as their snack, while others gravitate toward solid foods.
) Once you've added a third meal and snacks, your baby will be eating or drinking something about every two to three hours.
- Continue to aim for a mix of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and grains.
- Introduce coarser and chunkier textures, for example, by dicing or mincing food instead of pureeing it, and graduate to soft finger foods as your baby's eating skills improve.
- Avoid foods with added sugars. Check the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods, and try to steer clear of foods that list 1 gram or more of "Added Sugars."
- Provide healthy options, and let your baby choose how much to eat.
To visualize daily portions for an 8- to 12-month-old, check out the following photos of a typical day's menu for a baby this age, developed by the AAP.
Your child may eat more or less than these amounts. If you're concerned about how much your baby is eating, talk to their doctor for advice.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Breakfast for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a breakfast consisting of:
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) whole-grain infant cereal mixed with formula or breast milk
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) diced fruit
Note: This is an example.
Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Morning snack for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a morning snack consisting of:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) diced cheese or cooked vegetables
Note: This is an example of a morning snack, which babies typically add sometime between 8 and 12 months. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Lunch for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a lunch consisting of:
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) unsweetened plain whole-milk yogurt or cottage cheese, or minced meat
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2 cup) diced or mashed yellow or orange vegetable
Note: This is an example. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
Afternoon snack for an older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features an afternoon snack consisting of:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) diced fruit or unsweetened plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 whole-grain teething biscuit or cracker
Note: This is an example of an afternoon snack, which babies typically add sometime between 8 and 12 months.
Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
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Dinner for older baby (8 to 12 months)
The AAP sample menu for a baby 8 to 12 months features a dinner consisting of:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) minced or ground poultry or meat, or diced tofu
- 4 to 8 tablespoons (1/4 to 1/2) cup diced, cooked green vegetable
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) noodles, pasta, rice, or potato
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) diced fruit
Note: This is an example. Your baby may eat different foods and amounts.
Photo credit: Karla Martin for BabyCenter
How much should my baby drink once they start eating solids?
Breast milk or formula will fully meet your child's hydration needs until they're about 6 months old. They may start drinking less as solid foods become a bigger part of their diet. Here are typical daily amounts by age – your baby's intake may be different, however.
6 to 8 months: 24 to 32 ounces of formula, or continued breastfeeding on demand
8 to 12 months: 24 ounces of formula, or continued breastfeeding on demand
Water: You can offer your baby water once they start eating solids, but let them self-regulate how much they drink. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends giving babies who are 6 to 12 months old 4 to 6 ounces of water a day, but what your baby decides to drink may vary. They may drink more on a hot day, for example.
Avoid juice: Juice isn't recommended for babies younger than 12 months.
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Your baby has the final say
Keep in mind that these portions are an estimate. The truth is, every baby is different, and there's no set amount of food that's appropriate for every baby at every stage.
If you're worried about whether your baby is eating enough – or too much – the best advice is to look for and respond to signs that your baby is full.
Your baby's doctor will chart their weight gain at regular intervals. If the doctor sees a consistent growth curve and doesn't have other concerns, your baby is most likely eating the right amount of food.
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Nutrition for newborns: nutritional norms for newborns: calculation, norm
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Contents of the article
- What pediatricians around the world have in common
- Extracts from the "National program for optimizing the feeding of children in the first year of life"
- Breastfeeding
- Mixed feeding
- Artificial feeding
- Newborn diet and norms
- Formation of metabolism
From what will be the nutrition of a newborn child, his future health, physical and mental development depends.
While still pregnant, the mother, choosing a complete and varied diet for herself, had a beneficial effect on the development of the fetus and, of course, after it is born, she is ready to take care of the optimal diet and diet for her baby. Medical scientists have conducted a number of studies to identify the relationship between nutrition in infancy and health in adulthood in different populations. As a result, the "Metabolic Programming Concept" was formed and accepted by the medical community. Also known as the "Food Programming Concept".
What pediatricians around the world have in common
Pediatricians around the world agree that breast milk is the ideal food for newborns from 0 to 6 months. Tatyana Eduardovna Borovik, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Healthy and Sick Child Nutrition of the Scientific Center for Children's Health, Professor of the Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology, Faculty of Pediatrics, First Moscow State Medical University (First Moscow State Medical University) named after I.
I. I. M. Sechenov in an interview to the question "What are the dangers of violations in the organization of feeding children in the first year of life?" answers: “First of all, this is one of the reasons for the development of alimentary-dependent diseases. Thus, the nutrition of an infant "programs" the body's metabolism in such a way that any negative changes in its usual diet can increase the risk of developing allergic diseases, overweight, malnutrition, iron deficiency anemia and a number of other diseases.
Professor Borovik T.E. Together with an expert group of leading children's nutritionists and pediatricians in Russia, we have developed the "National Program for Optimizing the Feeding of Children in the First Year of Life", which lists all the advantages of breastfeeding for newborns. In our country, since 2008, all local pediatricians have been guided by this program.
Extracts from the "National program for optimizing the feeding of children in the first year of life"
Breast milk is the most natural and suitable food for a newborn baby.
Breast milk is not just food, but an indispensable biological substance that programs the immunity and metabolism of the child after it is born.
This is important!
Even if a child has a predisposition to a certain disease in the genes, breast milk, by influencing gene expression, can change the undesirable phenotype, increasing the child's health potential throughout his life. The composition of breast milk protects the baby from environmental infections. In addition, milk "evolves" and adapts to the ever-changing needs of the baby in the first year of life. The "National Program" regulates not only the nutrition of newborns, but also the diets of pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Breastfeeding
So, we figured out what kind of nutrition for newborns is optimal. Of course, mother's breast milk. To properly “turn on” the lactation process, pediatricians recommend early attachment to the breast and skin-to-skin contact with the mother immediately after birth.
The first food received from the mother is colostrum. Despite the fact that it is produced in small quantities, it contains a concentrate of useful nutrients: amino acids, fats, easily digestible proteins and vitamins.
Feed on demand or on time?
It must be understood that the crying of a child is not always caused by hunger. The reasons for crying can be the need for contact with the mother, infantile colic, a change of scenery, overheating or hypothermia of the child, the need to change the diaper, pain, etc. The child, by his behavior, will tell his mother that he is hungry. He will make characteristic movements, turn his head in search of breasts, smack his lips. It is easy to understand that it is time to give him a breast. Feeding on demand can only be used during breastfeeding and in the first month of life, in the future it is desirable for the baby to form a diet.
Mixed feeding
Feeding a newborn baby is considered mixed if breast milk is combined with adapted infant formula (supplementary feeding).
This type of feeding can be used when:
- mother does not produce enough milk;
- mother combines childcare and work.
If a mother is worried that she does not have enough milk, she needs to consult a specialist on how to improve and restore lactation. If methods to improve lactation do not work, it is worth discussing with the pediatrician the introduction of supplementary feeding in the diet of the newborn and choosing the right one. It is very important to breastfeed until the last moment, even if there is very little milk. The mixture should be given after application to the breast.
Artificial feeding
If more than 4/5 of the newborn's diet is infant formula, they talk about artificial feeding. Frequent reasons for the transition to completely artificial feeding are a significant decrease or absence of lactation, forced intake by the mother of medications that are incompatible with lactation. When choosing the right formula, look to Nutrilak Premium infant formulas.
They contain most of the components that bring infant formula closer in composition to breast milk:
- omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- pre- and probiotics to improve intestinal microflora;
- lutein, necessary for the formation and protection of the organ of vision;
- nucleotides useful for immunity and the digestive system;
- milk fat is a special substance that the child's body uses as an energy source, as well as for the development of the brain.
The composition of Nutrilak Premium infant formulas does not include rapeseed and palm oil, which makes them as comfortable as possible for the digestion of babies high quality milk protein, mineral components, vitamins, milk fat and other substances important for the health of the baby.
Newborn diet and norms
At his first meal, a newborn eats about 8 ml. The first days and weeks of life, the mother puts the baby to the breast on demand (when crying or any anxiety of the child must be regarded as a possible feeling of hunger) approximately every 2 hours.
Normally, this comes out about 10-12 times. During the day, the baby eats only about 100 ml of milk. These first feedings are quite long - about 20-40 minutes. In the future, the sucking reflex in the baby will improve. The baby will be able to eat more in less time at the breast. It is believed that with each day of life, the volume of milk eaten at a time increases by 10 ml. Both the amount eaten and the intervals between feedings will gradually increase. A more comfortable feeding interval schedule will be developed, as breast milk has a beneficial effect on the circadian rhythms of sleep and wakefulness of the infant.
Formation of metabolism
In the first months of life, the digestive system develops, the features of metabolic processes are laid. The correct diet of the newborn favors the settlement of the intestines with beneficial microorganisms. Healthy intestinal microflora determines the formation of stable local and systemic immunity of the child.
The European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) recommends breastfeeding for at least 6 months of life to ensure proper growth and development of the child.
Complementary foods are recommended to be introduced no earlier than the 17th and no later than the 26th week of a child's life.
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Nutrition of young children
Of all the environmental factors influencing the state of human health, nutrition plays a leading role.
Breast milk is the best and only food that nature has created for a newborn baby. Mom's milk is not only all the necessary nutrients in the right quality and quantity that will ensure good growth and proper development of the baby.
Breast milk is the ongoing mother's care and protection from an alien, sometimes aggressive environment for which the baby is not ready. Mom's support in the form of breastfeeding will be needed for the baby during the first year of life, while his immune system learns to recognize and fight all the harmful bacteria surrounding him. However, it happens that there is no breast milk or not enough. Then the child has to offer artificial feeding. It is necessary to rationally approach this issue. If there is a need to feed the baby with milk formula, give preference to mixtures with reduced protein, the presence of fatty acids and bifidobacteria. Remember that even after the introduction of complementary foods, you should continue to feed your baby with breast milk substitute until he is at least one year old. Be sure to check with your pediatrician before deciding whether to formula feed or formula supplement your baby, as only he or she can select the formula that best meets the baby's needs.
If you are feeding your baby the formula recommended by the doctor and the baby is taking it well (no allergic reactions, no digestive problems), then there is no need to change the formula. Replacement of the mixture should be carried out only on the basis of the recommendations of a specialist.
After 4 months, breast milk and formula remain on the baby's menu, but new products are added to them. We recommend starting complementary foods with dairy-free gluten-free porridge, which is enriched with vitamins and minerals, such as rice or buckwheat. Porridge is best diluted with breast milk, infant formula or water. After cereals, one-component vegetable, meat purees can be introduced, then fruit juices and purees between feedings.
In the first year of life, you have already carefully opened the door to the world of healthy and tasty products for him. At the age of one to three years, the child's diet gradually approaches the diet of an adult. But when compiling a menu, you need to know what products are necessary for its normal development.
The most important part of food is protein, the main building material for all tissues and cells. If there is not enough protein in the diet, protection against infectious diseases is reduced, liver activity is disrupted, growth and development slow down.
All essential amino acids are found in milk, eggs, meat. Meat dishes are best prepared from low-fat varieties - beef, veal, rabbit, turkey. Rational nutrition should include low-fat fish. In the third year of life, sausages can be introduced into the menu, but only high-quality and prepared specifically for children. An important source of protein is plant foods such as cereals and legumes. In addition to proteins, they contain a large amount of complex carbohydrates, fiber and vitamins.
For the normal absorption of proteins, as well as mineral salts and vitamins A and D, the body needs fats, so a balanced diet without eating fats is impossible. Fats are a kind of "fuel" that supplies the body with energy. In addition, thanks to fats, the taste of many foods improves.
For young children, vegetable fats are useful, where there are a lot of useful polyunsaturated fatty acids.
A fat-like substance - lecithin has a positive effect on the development of the nervous system, and also improves blood formation and the body's resistance to toxic substances. There is a lot of lecithin in buckwheat, lettuce, soy and other legumes.
Rational nutrition should also include the required amount of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are necessary for the activity of muscles, heart, liver, nervous system, as well as the normal absorption of fats. Most of the energy the body receives from vegetable carbohydrates. A lot of carbohydrates in bread, cereals, potatoes, sweet berries and fruits. Among animal products, they are found in milk. Non-food carbohydrate-fiber stimulates the intestines, it is important for normal digestion. A lot of fiber in wholemeal bread, vegetables, herbs and fruits. These products should be on the children's table.
Minerals are part of all body tissues.
Bones are 2/3 composed of mineral salts. Their importance for a child, whose skeletal system is being formed, teeth are erupting, can hardly be overestimated. Almost all foods contain calcium salts, but they are far from being absorbed by all. Sources of easily digestible calcium are milk and dairy products, cottage cheese, cheese, egg yolks. Porfor is involved in the formation of bones and nervous tissue. There is a lot of it in fish, bread, cereals, meat, cheese, eggs, milk.
Vitamins are needed for the normal functioning of the whole organism. In order for the child to receive all the necessary vitamins, give him vegetables, fruits, herbs, beans, peas.
The daily amount of food for young children is from 1000 to 1400 ml. The amount of sugar should not exceed 50 gr. per day.
Smoked products should not be given to children (they are also harmful for adults), caviar and seafood (strong allergens) are also contraindicated. Exclude mushrooms from the children's menu, they are poorly digested until 7 years of age.
