about 6 months of life begins a new stage for your baby, and also for you: Begins to eat! Your
must accompany them, with much patience, in this new experience, which must adjust to a new form of food, new tastes, smells and textures.
was time.
When the doctor indicates that it is time to begin offering foods other than milk, it all looks very simple. But then many questions arise:
What time should I give him food?
The ideal time to eat is one in which you can devote sufficient time, no rush or emergency. If you're with your child during the day can start around lunchtime. But if you're not home at noon, when the first meal may be time for dinner.
Remember, your presence is very important at this time, especially in these early days.
How to start?
You start with a thick paste with no lumps, it just runs over the plate. The consistency of food is a fundamental factor in the beginning. Inadequate consistency (too watery or too strong) can greatly impede the process.
Remember, home cooking is always the best option to give your child.
What food do you choose?
Apples (raw) grated or mashed squash are the best options to achieve consistency indicated the early days.
In the case of squash, boiled once you step on it with a fork and add a teaspoon of oil. If you feel that is too thick you can add a few tablespoons of cooking water.
In the case of squash, boiled once you step on it with a fork and add a teaspoon of oil. If you feel that is too thick you can add a few tablespoons of cooking water.
you grate the apple into a glass grater.
Remember: Never use a blender or food processor to prepare your meals, as food
liquefied chewing stimulate reflection.
Dulce or salty?
You've probably heard different opinions and comments on whether the first mash should be sweet (fruit) or savory (vegetable). You decide. Is indifferent. You can start with any of them. The advantage of the fruit is that it does not require cooking, it takes you less time to prepare.
How much preparation?
The first few days, with 1 or 2 tablespoons is enough. The aim of the first foods you eat is not exactly what you have prepared, but you learn to swallow. Please keep in mind that your baby knows just suck (hence removed tongue every time you put something in your mouth) and now must learn to swallow that, although not enough, is a complex neuromuscular mechanism.
Remember: In the early days did not eat almost anything, I spit out all the food with a face of disgust and display an attitude of rejection. So do not be disappointed if at the end you have the same amount of puree have prepared, but scattered on the floor or clothing.
spoon What to use?
must choose a small spoon, smooth edges and is not very deep. The plastic or nearly flat silicone are ideal. Avoid metal, which have sharp edges, and the deepest, and food make it very difficult.
Remember: Try to place the slurry in the center of the tongue, and not the tip. Thus facilitate swallowing and less likely to spit.
Latest recommendations:
- Do not add salt or sugar to your food.
- Offer water in a cup or cup after dinner.
- Do not blow your meal or try it with the same spoon to avoid contamination with microorganisms in your mouth.
is important to This is a learning process and each child has their own pace. It may take 2 days or 2 weeks until you start eating. Need lots of patience, practice and perseverance.
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