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Pork for Your Baby - When Can Baby Eat Pork: Recipes & More
| Please note: Many Pediatric authorities, specifically in Canada, the EU and the U.K. recommend meat as one of baby’s first solid foods. The reason that meat is now being recommended as a first food is due to it’s heme iron. The Goodness of Pork for Baby Food:
When can I introduce Pork to my baby?As with other meats, pork may be introduced to babies as early as 6 months of age. How to select and store Pork for baby foodWhen you are selecting pork to make baby food, choose a center cut roast or center cut chops that are relatively fat free. Pork will freeze well and it should not be kept in the refrigerator past its recommended freeze date. The best way to cook Pork for baby foodAs with most meats, baking or roasting helps retain the most nutrients. Pork is a great choice of meat for the crockpot or slow-cooker and is also flavorful when roasted. Choosing a tenderloin is a good option for the most tender pork that is seldom dry when roasted. Roast pork in an oven between 375 and 400 degrees F for 20 minutes per pound. For crockpot or slow-cooker pork, simmering all day on low with veggies and fruits works best. Totally Tasty Pork Baby Food Recipes:Sweet Pork & AppleIngredients:
Directions: Step 1: Peel, core and dice the apple into small pieces Puree in a blender or food processor to a texture suitable for your baby. You may also puree and then serve this mixed with rice or noodles and even served with lentils. Some Foods Good to Mix With Pork
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Pork for babies | Canadian Pork Council
Health Canada now advises that first solid foods for infants be iron-rich. By about 6 months of age, baby should be served pork, meat, fish, poultry, or meat alternatives daily.
WHY? Baby needs iron for optimal brain development and growth. At 6 months baby’s iron stores are depleted so a food source is needed.
Pork is one of nature’s best sources of iron.
Canadian Guidelines Recommend Meats as Baby’s First Solid Food
In a major departure from conventional advice, new Canadian guidelines say parents should be offering their six-month-old infants pork, meat, fish, poultry or meat alternatives two or more times a day on a daily basis.
The guidelines state iron-rich foods should be the first that babies consume when being introduced to solids. The iron-rich foods recommended include pork, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, legumes and iron-fortified infant cereals.
The recommendations are groundbreaking. Previously, it was recommended that babies start out eating infant cereals, followed by fruits and vegetables, then meat as they transition to solid foods. But when you look at the science, there is no reason to do that.
The rationale for this change in infant feeding practices is two-fold.
- Firstly, iron is critical for a baby’s growth and cognitive, neurological, motor and behaviour development.
- Secondly, by about six months, a baby’s iron stores start to diminish and those solely fed breast milk will not meet their iron requirements and are in danger of becoming anemic or iron-deficient. Iron deficiency during infancy and childhood may affect proper brain development, which is irreversible.
Pureeing meat is as simple as making fruits and vegetables into baby food. However, pureed meat for babies should not contain added salt, sugars or oils. At first, a portion size of meat recommended is about one or two tablespoons at each meal. The amount of food offered should be guided by the infant's hunger and satiety cues.
Nature has provided delicious, iron-rich pork perfectly compatible with the way humans absorb iron – very efficiently. Adding meat to a meal also helps our bodies absorb up to four times the amount of iron from other foods like green vegetables, bread and cereals.
Given the small size of baby’s stomach, serving meat at each meal make good nutritional sense.
People enjoy an abundance of nutritious foods, which, if eaten in balance and moderation, have allowed us to develop and thrive.
Let’s face it; some couple of hundred years ago there was no conveniently boxed rice or wheat powders artificially fortified with iron just so babies would meet their iron requirements. Why serve these products when nature has provided delicious, iron-rich foods perfectly compatible with the very efficient way humans absorb iron when it is from an animal source.
Meats are an anchor in a healthy meal for the family. Now six-month-old infants can (and should) enjoy meats as the foundation of their meals too.
Iron May Prevent Behavioural Issues in Small Babies
In a study published last December in Pediatrics, scientists at Umeå University in Sweden found iron supplements may help boost brain development and ward off behavioural problems, like ADHD later in life, in low birth weight infants.
Low birth weight babies are more likely to end up iron deficient and need more of the nutrient for catch-up growth.
In the randomized controlled trial, researchers followed 285 infants born between 4 pounds, 7 ounces and 5 pounds, 8 ounces. When the babies were six weeks old, the researchers randomly assigned them to get iron drops or iron-free placebo drops each day until their six-month birthday.
Then at age three and a half, the children were assessed for intelligence and their parents were surveyed about their offspring’s behavioural issues. The researchers compared kids in the iron- and placebo-drop study groups with another 95 children who were born at normal weight.
There were no significant differences in IQ between the low birth weight groups whether on the iron regime or not, and the normal-weight control group.
However, significantly more babies given placebo drops had behavioural problems, as reported by their parents. The issues included problems managing emotional reactions, anxiety and depression, as well as sleep and attention problems.
The researchers suggest a causal relation between infant iron deficiency and later behavioural problems. They are continuing to monitor the same group of children as they get older, to see if new cognitive or behaviour problems develop or old ones get better.
It is important for all parents meet with their health care provider to discuss their baby’s iron requirements.
Sourced from Globe and Mail, Reuters and information provided by Karine Gale, RD, Canada Beef Inc.
References:
Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants - Recommendations from Birth to Six Months (A joint statement of Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada, and Breastfeeding Committee for Canada, September 2012).
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/infant-nourisson/recom/index-eng.php
Effects of Iron Supplementation of LBW Infants on Cognition and Behavior at 3 Years, Pediatrics 2013; 131:1 47-55; published ahead of print December 10, 2012, doi:10.
1542/peds.2012-0989.
pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/131/1/47.abstract?sid=7f1a1e17-b0d4-41bf-ba53-4d16113af81a
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when and how much meat to give, how to administer it correctly
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Meat plays an important role in feeding a child: it contains a large amount of protein, and is also the main source of iron, which contributes to normal growth and development. Its absence in the diet can lead to anemia and rickets. In order for the products to be well absorbed, you need to choose the right time to introduce complementary foods and the right type of meat.
The diet of an infant and a child over 1 year old should be balanced, so you should also not forget about cereals, vegetables and fruits - they are no less important for the baby's health. nine0003
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- From what age can I give meat
- Useful properties
- Can meat be harmful
- Differences in varieties
- Several important issues
- What meat is not given?
- How to calculate the amount of meat?
- How often to add meat to the children's menu?
- Benefits of mashed potatoes
At what age can meat be given
Complementary feeding usually begins at 4–6 months of age. The timing is relevant for both IV and breastfeeding children. This takes into account the individual characteristics of the baby and his readiness to perceive new food. The preferred age for introducing complementary foods into a healthy baby's diet is 5 months. In any case, the very first product on the baby’s menu is not meat, but porridge or vegetable puree.
Only after the body has adapted to them, it will be possible to further expand the diet. Do not forget that each child is individual, so nutritional habits may vary. However, 6 months is taken as the average age when meat is introduced to a child. There are canned meat (raw meat 40–65%), meat and vegetable (10–20%) and vegetable-based with meat (less than 10%). Meatballs are also produced. nine0003
According to the "National program for optimizing the feeding of children in the first year of life in the Russian Federation", meat complementary foods should be prescribed no later than six months. Meat in the baby's complementary foods should appear after the introduction of cereals (porridge) and vegetable dishes. Meat supplements are especially needed for children who tend to develop iron deficiency anemia.
Benefits
The start of complementary foods should not be too early, when the body is not yet ready for such food. This can lead to disorders and allergies.
However, with timely introduction to the diet, the product will be very useful:
- is a source of protein that is essential for growth and is used as a building material in the body. The protein content in canned meat for children (mashed beef, rabbit meat, poultry (chickens, turkey), lamb, etc.) is 8–10%;
- is a product rich in micro and macro elements (iron, magnesium, zinc), as well as vitamins B₁, B₂, B₆ and B₁₂;
- contains a rich set of amino acids that can only be obtained from food;
- Heme iron found in meat is absorbed more quickly than the same iron found in plant products; nine0167
- fibrous structure helps to develop chewing skills faster.
Can Meat Be Harmful
Some types of meat cause allergic reactions, and in large quantities this product puts a strain on the kidneys. It is also worth following certain recommendations when choosing, for example, giving low-fat varieties. The guide to baby food, edited by V.
Tutelyan and I. Kon, suggests introducing meat at 9 months. It is best to use quail, rabbit, turkey, chicken for this. How well a particular type of meat is digested can be determined by the consistency of the stool. In case of any problems, symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract may occur: increased gas formation, bloating, discomfort. nine0003
Basic rules
Keep order. At least two weeks must pass between the appearance of new products in the diet, regardless of whether it is meat or something else. The child should gradually get used to previously unfamiliar food and adapt. However, if he does not eat what is offered, do not give up and try to do it again. It can take 7-10 days to form a habit.
Feed small meals. It is recommended to start with 5 g and gradually increase the amount to the age norm (in 6 months, the norm of commercially produced meat puree is 5–30 g). You can mix meat puree with vegetables that are already well known to the baby, or dilute with breast milk.
Also make sure that the consistency of the food is not thick, but not too liquid. nine0003
Watch your reaction carefully. It is better to give new foods in the morning to make sure they are absorbed properly. If the child develops redness or other signs of allergy, you should consult a doctor. After the negative effects have passed, you can try in two weeks to offer a different type of meat.
Do not use spices. Salt, pepper or other seasonings should not be present in the food as they create unnecessary strain on the pancreas and kidneys. A small amount of vegetable oil is allowed. If you buy ready-made puree, be sure to pay attention to the composition. nine0003
Read also: Learning to live with taste
Variety differences
Not all mothers know what meat to start complementary foods with. In some cases, it is worth considering the individual characteristics of the organism. If the child is prone to allergic reactions from the skin or intestines, then it is better to choose turkey or rabbit meat.
Children who cannot digest cow's milk proteins should not be given veal and beef. When the child has already become acquainted with different types of meat, you need to alternate them in the diet - this helps to avoid allergic manifestations and makes the menu more diverse. Each meat product has its own characteristics:
- rabbit. Has a higher concentration of iron, phosphorus and B vitamins than other varieties. Well absorbed in most cases, less calories;
- turkey. Contains phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamins A and B. Improves appetite, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system;
- veal. Contains carotene, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium. These substances help strengthen bones and muscles; nine0167
- chicken. Tender and rich in amino acids meat, but it often causes allergies, so it is better to introduce it with caution.
Some important questions
What kind of meat not to give?
Pork is not the best option due to its high fat content, it should be introduced later than other types. The meat of geese and ducks contains refractory fats that the digestive system cannot cope with yet. These varieties up to 3 years old should not be included in the diet. nine0282
How often should meat be added to the children's menu?
How many times a week to give meat depends on the variety. Lean rabbit meat can be eaten every day, as well as veal, if you are not allergic to it. Chicken, turkey or pork should be limited to 2-3 times every 7 days.
Benefits of ready-to-eat purees
You don't have to make your own, baby food is available. This solution also has its advantages:
- the mother will be able to devote more time to the baby, since she does not have to stand at the stove, because the puree from the jar just needs to be warmed up; nine0167
- products are labeled according to the degree of grinding, so you can find the right option for every age. There are homogenized, puree and ready-made dishes - meatballs or cutlets;
- meat can be combined with other useful components - cereals or vegetables.
