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Feeding & Nutrition Tips: Your 2-Year-Old

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With your two-year-old's blossoming language and social skills, they're ready to become an active mealtime participant. They should no longer be drinking from a bottle, and can eat the same food as the rest of the family. Their diet should now include three healthy meals a day, plus one or two snacks.

Here are some tips to help your little one develop healthy, safe eating habits and get the nutrition their growing bodies need.

Mealtime tips for toddlers

• Try not to fixate on amounts of food they are eating.
  

• Avoid making mealtimes a battle.

• Pay attention to adopting healthy eating habits—including sitting as a family at mealtime.

• Focus on making healthy food choices as a family.

Unsafe foods for toddlers: choking risks

At two years old, your child should be able to use a spoon, drink from a cup with just one hand, and feed themselves a wide variety of finger foods. However, they are still learning to chew and swallow efficiently and may gulp food down when in a hurry to get on with playing. For that reason, the risk of choking at this age is high.

Avoid these foods, which could be swallowed whole and block the windpipe:

• Hot dogs (unless cut in quarters lengthwise before being sliced)

• Chunks of peanut butter (Peanut butter may be spread thinly on bread or a cracker, but never give chunks of peanut butter to a toddler.)

• Nuts—especially peanuts

• Raw cherries with pits

• Round, hard candies—including jelly beans

• Gum

• Whole grapes

• Marshmallows

• Raw carrots, celery, green beans

• Popcorn

• Seeds—such as processed pumpkin or sunflower seeds

• Whole grapes, cherry tomatoes (cut them in quarters)

• Large chunks of any food such as meat, potatoes, or raw vegetables and fruits

The best foods for toddlers include:

• Protein foods like meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, nuts, seeds and soy

• Dairy such as milk, yogurt, cheese or calcium-fortified soymilk

• Fruits and vegetables

• Grains such as whole wheat bread and oatmeal

It is normal for toddlers to choose from a limited number of foods, reject foods entirely, and then change their preferences over time. Never force your child to eat something they do not want to eat. The best approach is to let your child to choose from 2 to 3 healthy options, and continue to offer new foods as their tastes change.

Offering a variety of foods and leaving the choices up to your child will eventually allow them to eat a balanced diet on their own. Toddlers also like to feed themselves. So, whenever possible, offer your child finger foods instead of cooked ones that require a fork or spoon to eat.

Supplements for some children

Vitamin supplements are rarely necessary for toddlers who eat a varied diet, with a few exceptions.

Vitamin D. Infants under 12 months of age require 400 International Units (IU) of vitamin D per day and older children and adolescents require 600 IU per day. This amount of vitamin D can prevent rickets—a condition characterized by the softening and weakening of bones. If your child is not regularly exposed to sunlight or is consuming enough vitamin D in their diet, talk to your pediatrician about a vitamin D supplement. See Vitamin D for Babies, Children & Adolescents for more information and a list of vitamin D-enriched foods.

Iron. Supplemental iron may be needed if your child eats very little meat, iron-fortified cereal, or vegetables rich in iron. Large quantities of milk (more than 32 ounces [960 mL] per day) also may interfere with the proper absorption of iron, increasing the risk of iron deficiency anemia.

Calcium. Your child should drink 16 ounces (480 mL) of low-fat or nonfat milk each day. This will provide most of the calcium they need for bone growth and still not interfere with their appetite for other foods—particularly those that provide iron.

Note: Children stay on whole milk until they are two years of age—unless there is a reason to switch a baby to low-fat milk sooner. Whole milk contains approximately 4% milk fat. It may help to gradually switch your child from whole milk to a lower-fat milk. Therefore, many pediatricians recommend that children get reduced fat (2%) milk for a few weeks before switching them to low fat (1%) or no fat (skim) milk.

More information

• Sample Menu for a Two-Year-Old
• Feeding & Nutrition Tips: Your 3-Year-Old
• Selecting Snacks for Toddlers
• I Need a Treat: How to Tame Your Child's Sweet Tooth
• Diagnosis and Prevention of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Infants and Young Children (0-3 Years of Age) (AAP Clinical Report)

The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

Healthy Foods for 2 Year Old Child Along with Recipes

Food habits change rapidly as your infant grows. Within the first two years, your baby will have begun teething, moved on to solid foods, and more or less integrated with family mealtimes. Here is a food chart, as well as some recipes on how to integrate healthy eating habits in your child and include good, wholesome and nutritious food in his diet.

How Does Your Toddler’s Meal Time Change?

Your child will have begun eating solid foods as he starts teething. Kids this age are impatient and even fussy around mealtimes. At one and a half years (18 months), toddlers usually manage to handle a spoon to feed themselves. By 24 months, your child will have joined the grown-ups table as a regular!

Some Useful Steps to Form Good Eating Habits in Your Child

A toddler’s eating habits and tastes are only being established as he first starts eating solid foods. This is the time when parents should strive to build a healthy eating habit.

• Delay your child’s introduction to fast food and sweetened aerated drinks, and help build a preference for fresh, wholesome food.
• Stick to strict meal timings. Establishing a routine will lead to your child developing a fixed mealtime by getting hungry at the right time.
• Do not feed your child heavy snacks or lots of liquid rights before mealtime.
• Each meal should last for 20 minutes and no longer.

Food for a 2-Year-Old Baby

While a balanced diet is essential for us, children need a boost of nourishment that helps them grow.

1. Dairy Products

Milk, yoghurt, and paneer are all rich in calcium. Calcium helps build strong bones. In case your child is lactose intolerant, he may need to take calcium from other sources like nuts and pulses to make up for a gap in the calcium intake.

2. Chicken

Chicken and other non-vegetarian foods contain good quantities of easily absorbable iron and protein. Iron helps power haemoglobin in the blood and prevents anaemia. Iron found in vegetarian food is harder for the body to absorb and, hence, your child will need to consume at least twice as much of it to get the required amount.

3. Fish

Fish is a good source of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). EFAs help builds immunity and strengthens the cardiovascular system. Vegetarians will need proper substitution of EFA sources, as it is not produced in the body and can only be gained externally.

4. Healthy Oils

Flaxseeds, walnuts, soybeans, and other nuts and their oil contain reasonable amounts of EFAs and minerals.

5. Carrots

Carrots are famous as a rich source of Vitamin A. Spinach, kale, and other vegetables also contain high levels of Vitamin A. It is essential to include foods rich in different vitamins in your child’s diet. Vitamin A helps in boosting eyesight and immunity.

6. Citrus Fruits

Lemons and oranges are renowned for their Vitamin C content. Deficiency of Vitamin C can lead to serious diseases like scurvy. Vitamin C helps in strengthening gums and blood vessels and recovering from bruises. Guavas, mangos, bananas, tomatoes, and spinach also contain Vitamin C.

7. Sunshine

Although this isn’t technically a food, it is something the body absorbs. Hence, it is included in this list, considering the integral role it plays in growth. The element we gain from sunshine is Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for a child to achieve his maximum growth potential. Foods that contain Vitamin D are fish and dairy products.

8. Bananas

Magnesium and potassium, are essential elements for cardiac health, and muscle condition, and are found in bananas. Incorporate this beneficial fruit into cereals and other foods to make it a staple.

Food Chart/Schedule for 2-Year-Old Baby

Homemade Food Recipes for 2-Year-Old Baby

Here are some select recipes from the food chart that may not be too familiar to you.

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A power-packed start to your day!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup moong dal
•  ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon roasted cumin
• Salt to taste
•  ¼ cup chopped onions
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Finely chopped green chillis
• A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• Butter

How to Prepare:

• Soak the moong dal in water overnight.
• Drain the water and grind with adequate water to form a thick paste – similar to dosa batter.
• Add spices to the batter and mix well.
• Add the seasoning and a pinch of hing, and mix again.
• Allow the batter to rest for 15-20 minutes.
• Heat butter in a non-stick pan and spread the batter like you would a dosa.

2. Coconut

A traditional accompaniment to dosas and idlis!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup fresh grated coconut
• 2 tablespoons fried yellow gram
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 2 green chillis
• 1 garlic clove
• ¼ teaspoon mustard
• 1 dried red chilli
• ¾ teaspoon urad dal
• Hing
• Curry leaves

How to Prepare:

• Blend all the ingredients, except the seasoning, together.
• Add water and salt (to taste) while blending.
• In a few drops of oil heated in a pan, saute the seasonings.
• Add the blended chutney to the seasoning and turn off the heat. Serve with idli or dosa.

3.

A simple recipe that uses very little seasoning and embraces the natural flavour of chana.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder
• 1 pinch of asafoetida
• ½ cup of rice
• ½ cup chana dal
• Oil
• Water
• Salt

How to Prepare:

• Soak the rice for 30 minutes prior to preparation.
• The chana dal should be soaked for 4-5 hours, prior to preparation. (If time does not permit, you may soak it in hot water for about 30 minutes)
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker and add the seasoning.
• Add the rinsed chana dal with salt to taste and stir.
• Add 1 cup of water and cook under pressure for 6 minutes or 2 whistles.
• After it has cooled down, add the rice and cook for 1 or 2 whistles.

4.

Paneer provides a boost of protein and calcium to the common vegetable cutlet and gives a uniquely soft texture to the cutlet too.

Ingredients:

• 2 pinches of turmeric powder
• ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• 200gms paneer
• 150gms potato
• 100gms carrot
• 1/3 cups peas
• Paste: 1 green chilli
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1-inch slice of ginger
• 3 tablespoons rice flour
• 3 tablespoons rava
• 3 tablespoons oil

How to Prepare:

• Cut the green chilli, garlic and ginger, and grind to a paste.
• Peel and cut the vegetables and cook for up to 4 whistles in a pressure cooker, with 2 cups of water.
• Drain the water when cooled and transfer the cooked vegetables to a mixing bowl.
• Mash the vegetables, add the paste and seasoning, and mix well.
• Add the paneer (Paneer should be crumbled or grated).
• Add 3 tablespoons of rice flour and salt to taste, and mix again.
• Take small portions of the mixture and shape into patties.
• Coat with rava and fry in a shallow pan until both sides are golden brown. Serve with ketchup or chutney.

5. Soya Chunks Fry

A healthy and tasty dish that is simple to make. It goes great with both chapattis and rice!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soya chunks
• 2 onions, shredded
• 2 green chillis, slit
• 1 big piece of ginger cut into thin strips
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/2 Tsp garam masala
• 1/2 Tsp chaat masala
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tomato, finely chopped
• Coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons oil

How to Prepare:

• Immerse the soya in hot water for about 20 minutes.
• In a pan, saute the onions in oil.
• Once the onions are golden-brown, add the garlic and ginger.
• Add the green chillis and then the tomatoes.
• As the mixture cooks, add the seasoning and mix well. Turn off the flame.
• Now, drain the soya chunks (You may need to squeeze them with the help of a sieve to drain them well).
• Add the soya chunks to the mixture and begin cooking again.
• Add salt to taste and mix the contents of the pan thoroughly so that the soya chunks are well coated with the masala (You can also add a bit of lemon juice to this, for a hint of tanginess).
• Cook in a pan till the soya chunks are browned.
• Turn off the flame and garnish with plenty of finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve warm.

Feeding Tips

• While providing healthy food for 2-year-old baby do not fixate on the amounts eaten. This will change from child to child and between different days and mealtimes.
• A 2-year-old toddler’s food requirement does not have to include artificial supplements.
• Indian baby food recipes for a 2-year-old can be spicy. If your child is fussy about this, you can experiment with reducing the amount of seasoning, especially red chilli powder.
• Give your child notice before every mealtime. This gets him thinking about food and builds up an appetite.
• Have the food ready and plated for mealtime when your child arrives.
• Do not punish or reward your child’s eating habits, as it can create a problematic attitude towards food and harm your child’s relationship with food.
• Don’t allow your toddler to watch T.V. during mealtime, as he needs to focus on the food. Talk to him instead and include him in conversations with all the family members.

Disclaimer:

• Look out for allergies. Your child could be allergic to certain nuts, grains or dairy products. Make sure you avoid these food items and consult your doctor about the allergies.
• When introducing your toddler to new foods, you should ensure that you introduce new food one at a time as this will make it easier for you to check for allergies and help you understand your child’s preferences.
• If your child is suffering from diarrhoea, don’t stop feeding him. Consult a doctor and feed him foods that are nutritious and can control the diarrhoea.
• Don’t force-feed your toddler. Toddlers can be fussy with food, be patient and know when he has eaten enough.

Eating nutritious food that is fresh and doesn’t contain preservatives is seen by many as something that takes too much effort, but with the right motivation, it can be a habit and not a chore! Include different fresh fruits in your child’s diets, so his tastes vary and he is less likely to become fussy over time.

Previous Year: 1 Year Old Baby Food Chart

Complementary foods by months, what foods to introduce into complementary foods for a child from 6 months old

08/02/2022

≈ 6 min read time

Contents

• When to introduce complementary foods to a child?
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• The sequence of introduction of complementary foods
• Complementary foods at 4-5 months nine0010
• Complementary foods at 6 months
• Complementary foods at 7 months
• Complementary foods at 8 months nine0010
• Complementary foods from 9 months to 1 year
• Complementary feeding table by months for breastfeeding and artificial feeding
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Not only a lack of nutrients, but also their overabundance can interfere with the proper development of the baby. Pediatric nutrition studies how specific micronutrients affect the functioning of organs and systems, cells and metabolism. For example, in accordance with new scientific data, complementary foods have been adjusted by months in the past few years.

It is important that it should be administered against the background of ongoing breastfeeding, if possible. According to WHO experts, breast milk remains the best food for the baby in terms of composition, in many ways it serves as “health programming” for many years. Therefore, it is ideal to breastfeed for as long as possible. nine0003

Complementary feeding of children up to a year is food, in addition to mother's milk or infant formula, which is additionally introduced into the baby's diet in the first year of his life.

Children develop individually, so pediatricians do not specify a specific “age of start”. But there is a time interval, the so-called. "critical window". This is not just the most favorable, but an extremely important period for "acquaintance" with new products and textures.

Introduction of complementary foods The European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition ESPGHAN advises to start between 17 and 26 weeks of a baby's life. Approximately these terms are also called by domestic experts: from 4 to 6 months. nine0003

Before 4 months, introduce complementary foods early:

• the mucosa of the small intestine is too permeable;
• digestive enzymes are not ripe;
• the level of immunity is still insufficient, so the risk of an undesirable reaction is increased.

After 6 months, introducing the first complementary foods is somewhat late:

• possible risk of nutritional deficiencies;
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• there may be a delay in mastering the chewing skill, and it is also needed in order for the speech apparatus to develop correctly;
• in order for food to cover the deficiency of essential substances, new products will have to be introduced faster. This will create an unnecessary burden on the body.

The optimal time to start introducing complementary foods is 5 months, but you need to focus on the baby. The fact that he is ready to try something other than mother's milk or infant formula can be understood by the following signs: nine0003

• the child holds his head, can be fixed in a sitting position;
• teething begins;
• subsides so-called. spoon ejection reflex - an evolutionary mechanism that prevented an infant from accidentally swallowing an object;
• baby looks at new food with curiosity;
• a child can reach his mouth with his hand, and, taking a pacifier or a toy in his mouth, makes chewing, champing movements.
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By 4-5 months, the baby already weighs twice as much as at birth, and moves much more actively. He needs more energy and nutrients. Per 1 kg of body weight, this need for a baby in the first year of life is higher than in all subsequent periods.

But her mother's milk can no longer provide. Not only because the growing child already lacks the vitamins and microelements received - iron, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, etc. In the women's milk itself, there is gradually less protein, amino acids, fatty acids. Children who feed exclusively on their mother's milk, from six months already are at risk of the so-called. iron deficiency states. nine0003

From how adequately the diet of a child up to a year is made, his health depends “not only during this period of time, but throughout his life,” says the National Program for Optimizing Feeding. This is the main document developed by leading domestic experts who are guided, incl. including WHO experts.

Monthly feeding schedule

Taking into account the individual characteristics of the baby, the doctor may recommend offering some products a little earlier - or, conversely, a little later than indicated in the scheme. But most products are quite strictly "tied" to a certain age - more precisely, to the degree of maturity of the body and the baby's readiness to get acquainted with them. And readiness in each specific age is different. nine0003

Complementary feeding rules - universal:

• we offer a new product from 1/2 teaspoon, gradually increase over 5 days to a week to the volume recommended at a certain age;
• we monitor tolerance - for this we introduce a dish in the 1st half of the day;
• porridge is introduced first from 1 type of cereal, dairy-free, gluten-free, diluted with breast milk or infant formula. When different types of such cereals have already been “tested” separately, cereals from two types of gluten-free cereals can be introduced. In the same way, we “acquaint” the baby with cereals from gluten cereals. Porridges remain dairy-free, diluted with breast milk or infant formula; nine0076
• we offer mashed potatoes to start with single-component ones - from one type of vegetable. Then - from another, and after that you can switch to mashed potatoes from several familiar types;
• introduce only one new product at a time;
• do not sweeten dishes and do not add salt;
• industrial prepared meals are preferred, as they have passed the security check;
• spoon-feeding before breastfeeding/formula feeding; nine0010
• an unfamiliar product should not be offered for acute infection; wait at least 3 days before and after vaccination;
• at 9–10 months, gradually replace the puree-like texture with a finely ground one.

Five months of age is the best time to start weaning. 4 months is usually too early, and only a doctor, taking into account certain indications, can recommend this.

We start with mashed vegetables or porridge. Why exactly - depends on the health of the baby, his nutritional status, the development of the digestive system. If the body weight is lower than expected, the stool is quickened - it makes sense to choose ready-made dairy-free cereals with a complex of micronutrients as the first dish. If the mass is excessive, frequent constipation - vegetable puree is suitable. nine0003

Products should be as neutral as possible, easily digestible.

Rules for introducing vegetables into the diet

The first puree should be from only one type of vegetable with tender fiber. Zucchini, cauliflower or broccoli will do. After making sure that the child tolerates it well and eats the dish with appetite, after a week feel free to introduce the second type of vegetable. You can separately give mashed potatoes from the second vegetable at the end of feeding familiar mashed potatoes. You can also immediately add a little bit of puree from an unfamiliar vegetable to an already familiar vegetable. nine0003

Whichever method you choose, in any case, the second puree is also introduced gradually over 5-7 days. At the same time, every day it is necessary to increase the share of the new puree in the diet and proportionally reduce the amount of the already familiar one. For example, gradually add broccoli puree to mashed potatoes from an already familiar zucchini, or vice versa.

By the same principle, over time, you need to introduce other vegetables: cauliflower, carrots, pumpkin.

When the volume of vegetable puree reaches 100 g, flavor it with a drop of vegetable oil. nine0003

Rules for the introduction of cereals

You need to start with gluten-free dairy-free porridge from only one type of cereal: rice, buckwheat or corn. Be sure to cook porridge with breast milk or infant formula. Cow's milk cannot be used for making porridge up to a year, and porridge "on the water" has a low nutritional value - the child will not receive important nutrients that he usually receives from breast milk or formula, will not eat up and quickly get hungry.

Gradually, an unfamiliar one is mixed with an already familiar type of cereal, turning porridge into a multicomponent product. nine0003

It is advisable to choose an industrially prepared dish: it has added micronutrients that are key for growth and development. For example, much-needed iron.

By six months, the baby already eats several types of vegetables and cereals. We continue to expand their “palette” and gradually introduce new products. For example, we give dairy-free gluten-containing porridge - for example, oatmeal. It must also be diluted only with breast milk / infant formula. From six months we begin to "get used" to mashed meat. nine0003

Rules for introducing meat

Meat is a source of heme iron. Unlike non-heme from plant foods, it is better absorbed. You need to introduce meat from dietary species: turkeys or a rabbit. Then gradually add other types of meat.

Beef is the richest in iron: if women's milk contains 0.04 mg of iron per 100 g, then beef contains about 3 mg per 100 g. But if the baby does not tolerate beef, we replace it with lean pork, lamb. nine0003

Important: finished products differ in the amount of raw meat. In canned meat it is 40-65%, in meat and vegetable - 10-20%, and in plant-based canned food with meat - less than 10%. When compiling a menu for a baby, you need to compare these volumes with those recommended in the table for months. In addition, mom must definitely check that there is no salt in the composition.

We continue to vary the types of vegetables, cereals and meat puree. Already confidently trying fruit puree. In addition, there is another fundamentally new "serious" product - egg yolk. nine0003

Rules for introducing fruit into the diet

Fruit is one of those foods that experts' opinion has changed in recent years. Previously, fruits were introduced at the earliest stages, but now experts recommend giving them to the baby only after meat. The fact is that love for the sweet taste, unlike other tastes, is innate in us. Fruit can become such a clear favorite that it can be difficult to introduce your baby to savory foods.

You need to start with puree from non-exotic fruits for Russia: apples or pears. Gradually add puree from other fruits to them. nine0003

Rules for the introduction of egg yolk

The egg belongs to highly allergenic products, so it is administered when the body is already sufficiently prepared. However, egg intolerance is still observed in 2% of children.

You need to feed the baby only with boiled yolk: most of the vitamins and minerals are concentrated in it, but allergen proteins are found mainly in the protein.

We begin to give the yolk literally from a crumb, mixing it into morning porridge and gradually increasing the volume of the yolk to a quarter. nine0003

An eight-month-old baby is mastering the remaining new staple foods. Do not forget to gradually increase the portion size and variety of dishes in accordance with age recommendations. A growing baby also has an increased appetite, so you need a little more porridge, meat, and other products. However, it is important not to "get carried away" and not overfeed. For example, a portion of the yolk can be increased to half.

Children's non-adapted sour-milk dishes are introduced from new products - kefir, yogurt, biolact. etc. If cottage cheese has not been introduced before, then now is the time for it. It is imperative to start with the unsweetened tastes of fermented milk products, otherwise it will be difficult for the baby to “convince” to try, for example, unsweetened cottage cheese. And at this age, the child already needs to “get acquainted” with another unsweetened and most important dish - fish. nine0003

Only after 8 months you can give the baby fruit juice - and then, you need to offer it quite a bit and at the end of feeding, after the main course (for example, meat).

Rules for introducing fish

Fish puree is introduced as an alternative to meat, once or twice a week. If we usually give meat puree in the middle of the day along with vegetable puree, now we simply offer fish instead of meat. Remember that this product can cause allergies, so we carefully monitor the reaction of the body. nine0003

The best for a child is mashed ocean white fish: hake, sea bass, cod. From red varieties it is better to choose salmon, from river varieties - pike perch.

By 9-10 months, the baby got acquainted with all the main products. The diet continues to expand, now due to a different texture of the product. From a puree, we gradually move on to a finely ground texture, and then coarsely ground. For example, meatballs can be a meat dish.

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Complementary feeding of an infant for months should be accompanied by supplementary feeding - breast milk or mixtures. According to the recommendations of the ESPGHAN Nutrition Committee, when to introduce complementary foods and in what sequence does not depend on the type of feeding. Therefore, feeding a child by months with breastfeeding is exactly the same as feeding by months with artificial feeding.

There is one difference, but it does not apply to the complementary foods themselves. Women's milk itself "adjusts" to changes in the body of the baby, and milk formulas are adapted in the same way by manufacturers. Therefore, the mother must ensure that the mixture is appropriate for the current age of the child. nine0003

Lure. Table by month up to a year (in g/ml)

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Product/dish	4–5 months	6 months	7 months	8 months nine0003	9–12 months
Vegetable puree	10–150	150	150	150 nine0195	150
Porridge	10–150	150	150	180	200
Meat puree / boiled meat		5–30/ 3–15	40–50/20–30	60–70/30–35 nine0195	80–100/40–50
Fruit puree (not as first food)	5–50	60	70	80 nine0003	90–100
Yolk			1/4	1/2
Cottage cheese				10–40	fifty nine0003
Fish puree				5–30	30–60 9019five
Fruit juice				5–60	80–100
Kefir, other non-adapted dairy drinks for children				200	200 nine0195
Wheat bread, crackers				five	10
Vegetable oil (for vegetables)	1–3	five	five	6	6
Butter (for porridge)	1–3	4	4	five	five

Feeding menu by months can be found on the website of the Union of Pediatricians of Russia.

Each product has its own deadline, but in some cases there are exceptions. For example, it is better to introduce fruit puree after meat, i. from six months, but you can add quite a bit to the porridge earlier - if the baby has a poor appetite or constipation. Cottage cheese should be introduced from 8 months, but in some cases, on the advice of a pediatrician, from six months.

Your doctor can help you adjust the chart to your baby's needs. nine0003

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scheme of the first feeding of the child (table) with artificial and breastfeeding, what can be given to the baby

The need for the introduction of complementary foods in modern mothers has long been beyond doubt. Pediatricians, pediatric nutritionists and other graduates unanimously say that at some point both mother's milk and formula are not enough to satisfy the growing needs of the child's body for useful trace elements and vitamins. That's when it's time to introduce complementary foods. The fact that your baby is ready to get new experiences and try tastes so far unknown to him is indicated by the presence of the following signs:
• doubling the initial weight of the child,
• ability to sit with support,
• child does not push food out of his mouth,
• curiosity and desire to try something from the common table.

Signs of malnutrition in a child, constant feeling of hunger and anxiety associated with it, and weight loss can also be important signals for the start of complementary foods. In these cases, it is recommended to immediately contact a specialist and share your observations with him.

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1. start introducing complementary foods

   The timing of the introduction of complementary foods is still debated. But if we bring scientific reasoning to a common denominator, then the conclusion suggests itself that complementary foods can be introduced from about six months, and for children with certain medical indications - from 3-5 months. Many experts believe that half a year is the ideal time for complementary foods, when the first colic is over, and the digestive system has matured enough to try new foods. The exact answer to the question of when to introduce complementary foods in a particular child can only be given by a pediatrician. In some situations, it may be necessary to introduce new dishes into the baby's diet as early as 4 months, and someone will be ready for this only after six months. nine0003

   What foods should I start complementary foods with

   Fruits, vegetables or cereals? Which of these foods are best for starting complementary foods? Experts have long answered this question as follows: if the baby is underweight, suffers from frequent loose stools, it is advisable to start with cereals (of course, gluten-free and dairy-free), and if everything is fine with weight, then vegetables will be the first in line. Also, vegetable complementary foods are recommended for breastfed children with constipation problems, rickets, or those born prematurely, whose weight is normal or exceeds the standards. nine0076 Why not fruits? Everything is simple. Fruits have a bright and sweet taste, and after trying an apple or banana first, the baby is likely to refuse zucchini or broccoli, which do not have the same rich taste. Therefore, the introduction of fruit purees and juices into the diet is postponed until vegetable purees become a familiar dish on the menu. As for cereals, buckwheat, rice and corn are first introduced, as they are characterized by the absence of gluten, saturate and are well digested.

   Read also: How to properly teach a child to different tastes

   Avoiding mistakes

   In order for the introduction of complementary foods not to become a test for either the baby or the mother, you need to follow some recommendations. Most importantly, be patient and don't get too upset if things don't go according to plan. Each child is individual, as are their taste preferences and needs.
   • Start complementary foods if the baby is perfectly healthy. Contraindications for the introduction of new products will be teething, colds, stress associated with separation or moving, recent or planned vaccinations. nine0076 • New foods are introduced gradually, starting with half a teaspoon. In the absence of allergies or digestive problems, the amount of the product is approximately doubled the next day. Sometimes the introduction of a new product stretches up to a week. Do not rush, give the child the opportunity to "taste" this dish. If the baby flatly refuses the offer, postpone the acquaintance for at least a week.
   • Do not force your child to eat. After all, your goal is to introduce your child to new tastes and help develop good eating habits. nine0076 • The best time for the first feeding is after the morning feeding until 12 o'clock, when the baby is already hungry and ready to eat something else. In case something goes wrong, you will know about it during the day, not at night.
   • In case of an adverse reaction to the product, such as an allergy, seek medical advice immediately. Then, in agreement with the doctor, offer this dish after a certain period of time.
   • Gradually increase the amount recommended by your pediatrician. If you don't fit within a week, don't worry. Listen to your child and act accordingly. nine0076 • Always start feeding with complementary foods. Only then offer breast milk or formula.
   • Stick to a 5-meal schedule. Feed your baby at the same time every day.
   • Food offered to the baby must be thermally processed - boiled or steamed. The dish should be at a comfortable temperature - about 37 ° C.
   • Purees and cereals should be of a liquid consistency so that a child who does not yet know how to chew can comfortably eat them. Thicker dishes with lumps and pieces are introduced into the diet by about a year, when there are already several teeth. nine0076 • Do not use salt, sugar or spices when preparing complementary foods. Also, do not add them in order to force the child to eat something. Let the baby get used to natural tastes.
   • Complementary foods are prepared at one time and should never be refrigerated until the next meal. Everything should be only the first freshness.
   • If you prefer ready-made baby food, carefully study the top manufacturers, pay special attention to the shelf life when buying. nine0003

   When introducing complementary foods, be guided by the data in the tables, which indicate which products, in what quantity and in what months experts recommend giving. 6 months

   7 months

   8 months

   9 months

   10 months

   11 months

   12 months

   Vegetables

   150 g

   170 g

   180 g

   90 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g

   192

   180 g

   200 g

   200 g 7 cereal

   50–100 g 9000 g 9000 150 G5

   180 g

   180 g

   180 g

   200 g

   200 g

   9000 9000 9000

   195

   60 g

   70 g

   80 g

   100 g

   100 g

   9000 9000 9000

   195

   100 g

   Meat

   50 g

   60 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g 9000 g. 0195

   70 g

   70 g

   70 g

   Cottage cheese

   9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000

   195

   10-30 g

   30 g

   40 g

   50 g

   50 g

   9000.0195

   1/4

   1/4

   1/2

   1/2

   192

   1/2

   Fish

   0192

   30 g

   50 g

   60 g

   Vegetable oil

   9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000

   1 ml

   3-5 ml

   5 ml

   5 ml

   5 ml

   oil.

   1 ml

   3-5 ml

   5 ml

   5 ml

   192

   7 months

   8 months

   9 months

   10 months

   11 months

   12 months

   Silent porridge

   10–150 g

   150–180 G

   003

   200 g

   200 g

   200 g

   Vegetables

   10–120 g

   657 80–120 g

   150 g

   170 g

   180 g

   200 g

   200 g

   707 Military porridge

   -

   -

   -

   -

   -

   -

   160–200 ml

   Fruits

   5–60 g

   50-600657 80–100 g

   100–120 g

   100–120 g

   100–120 g

   meat

   192

   -

   10-30 g

   30–70 g

   60–70 g

   60–70 g

   90AL0218

   Cottage cheese

   -

   -

   5–10 g

   10–30 g 9000 g 9000 9000 9000 9000 90AL0192

   40 g

   50 g

   Yolk

   -

   -

   ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½0192

   ½

   ½

   ½

   ½–1

   Рыба

   -

   -

   -

   -

   10–40 g

   10-40 g

   50–60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60-60 --60–60–60–60-60-60-60-60–60-60–60-60–60-60–60-60-60 -0655

   Vegetable oil

   -

   -

   1 ml

   3-5 ml

   5 ml

   5 ml

   5 ml

   Cream oil

   -

   -

   1–3 g 9,000 g 9,000 g 9000 G. 0195

   3-4 g

   5 g

   5 g

   5 g

   , as you can see, the schemes of the primordial and artificial vocal autocracy are distinguished. In any case, starting to introduce new foods into the baby's diet, you will have to give the baby milk or formula for a long time, which are still the basis of his nutrition. nine0003

   How to introduce solid foods by month

   3 months
   If your doctor advises your breastfeeding or formula-fed baby to introduce complementary foods at 3 months, start with what the specialist has recommended to you. If these are vegetables, start with the classic - zucchini puree. This vegetable contains many beneficial nutrients and fiber. Start with half a teaspoon, carefully observing the reaction of the child's body. Be sure to supplement your baby with breast milk or formula afterwards. In case the child does not like the zucchini, try giving broccoli or cauliflower. Well, if the doctor advised porridge, feel free to choose buckwheat or corn. nine0076 4-5 months
   After your baby has tasted zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower, it's time to add other vegetables: carrots, potatoes, green peas. Do not overdo it with carrots, give it no more than 2 times a week. It is even better if this root crop is combined with other vegetables. It's porridge time! Gluten-free, water-cooked buckwheat, rice or corn. If the baby refuses to eat such cereals, add some breast milk or the usual mixture to them.
   6 months
   It's time to pamper your baby with dried fruit compote, and start giving milk porridges to formula-fed children. You can use a milk mixture to prepare such cereals, and in some cases, milk diluted with water. But in general, pediatricians do not advise introducing cow's milk into a child's diet before 8 months, as this can cause allergic reactions.
   7 months
   After the baby gets used to vegetable purees, you can try to give fruit purees and, if desired, juices, which should be diluted with water. There has been a lot of negative talk about juice lately. There is no fiber in them, but there are a lot of acids, which may not be completely safe for the stomach and have a high sugar content. So consult a pediatrician and think carefully about whether to give the baby juices or still prefer mashed potatoes and compotes. An excellent alternative to juices is children's herbal teas. Start introducing your baby to fruits with apples (preferably green varieties), bananas, and pears. The baby's menu is replenished with a new product - meat. Rabbit meat, turkey meat are best suited. Chicken and veal are also considered a good option. Low-fat pulp without streaks is taken. It is boiled or brought to readiness for a couple, then crushed in a blender or meat grinder. Meat with a gradual increase in its quantity is given as part of vegetable purees. Also at 7 months, it's time to give the baby a pumpkin. nine0076 8 months
   An important moment in the introduction of complementary foods during artificial and breastfeeding occurs exactly at 8 months. It's time to give the baby a yolk. Watch the reaction of the body very carefully: if there are any manifestations of allergies. In case of a negative reaction of the body to chicken yolk, exclude it from the menu and try quail. It is best to give this product in the morning feeding from 9 to 11 hours. Along with vegetable and butter, gluten cereals are also introduced: oatmeal, millet, barley, pearl barley. It's time to give your child a taste of light vegetable soups. The components of the dish should be familiar to the child. Do not experiment by introducing dishes into the diet even with one unknown ingredient. Meatballs, boiled or steamed, are added to the meat in the form of mashed potatoes. nine0076 9 months
   At this age, the baby should be introduced to the diet of low-fat fish: pollock, hake, perch, cod. For these purposes, fillets are taken and steamed, stewed or boiled. For the first time, fish are given in very small quantities. Start with once a week, gradually increasing to two. Remember that either fish or meat is given on the same day, without mixing these 2 products. If at the age of 8 months there were no prunes on the menu of the child, it's time to fix it. Dried fruit compote is also an excellent option, which at first is best diluted with water. However, you definitely shouldn’t get carried away with dried apricots, it’s better to wait until the baby reaches the age of one. nine0076 Months 10–12
   The diet typical for this period is characterized by an increase in portions to their maximum values ​​indicated in the scheme. Also, it is at this age that the last feeding is gradually replaced by milk or kefir.

   Now that you've come across a set of essential recommendations, you're ready to start weaning. Once again, consult with a specialist, be patient, not forgetting to listen to the baby's body.

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