Our children have no real say in what they eat; it all depends on what we choose to give them. By adopting a responsible attitude and giving them a good start in life they are likely to grow up string and healthy.
Once they are ready to start on solids and leave the breast, don’t rush out and buy loads of ready made baby food, they contain all sorts of additives that your baby just doesn’t need. Try making your own instead.
A lot of parents can’t wait to wean their babies and introduce lots of different foods into their baby’s diet, but quite frankly this is just going to upset their delicate stomachs. Introduce things gradually, and start them off with a fruit that is mashed to a puree or paste. Choose fruit that is easy on the digestive system, such as pear or buttermilk squash.
After your baby has tried various fruits over a period of time, you can try them on different foods. A smooth mash of boiled carrot and potato is ideal, as are thin broths or cereals.
Whatever you mash for your baby remember that it must be completely smooth and have nothing added, like sugar. It must be bland for your baby’s body to be able to cope with it, so a mashed banana is perfect.
A good way to make a broth when your child is a bit older is to make it with organic chicken, but strain it so they get the goodness but there is no chance of choking on the pieces of chicken.
The last thing you want to give your child is a pain through wind, so avoid broccoli, garlic, onions, pulses and the like. These can be introduced later when their digestive system is stronger.
Making your children’s baby food is a lot cheaper as well as being much healthier. You know exactly what’s going into it and can relax in the knowledge that your baby is getting a great start in life.
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