When can I start feeding a baby on mixed feeding
To provide the baby with the necessary nutrients, complementary feeding begins in the fourth month of life.
How to introduce complementary foods to your baby correctlymixed feeding can be suggested by a pediatricianPhoto: Getty Early complementary feeding is especially necessary if the child has: - frequent regurgitation; - anemia; - rickets. This can only be done on the recommendation of a pediatrician. How can you tell if your baby is ready for additional feeding? The following signs will tell you the right moment: - weight has increased at least twice; - teeth have started to cut; - the extruding tongue reflex has disappeared; - the baby is trying to sit up, turn his head, is interested in adult food. New food is offered only to healthy children. Even with mild diarrhea or rash, you should not experiment. At least a week should pass after preventive vaccinations. It is also better not to introduce complementary foods five days before vaccination. A child on mixed feeding may react inadequately to complementary feeding in hot weather or during a stressful situation, such as moving.
Dangers of complementary feeding on mixed feeding
The main problem that mothers facebabies on mixed feeding when introducing additional food, is an allergy. A consultation with a pediatrician will help to avoid an unwanted reaction. He will suggest the first components that are suitable for your child. New products should be introduced gradually and the baby's reaction should be observed. Another danger is that the baby may completely refuse breast milk. To avoid this, you need to let the baby get hungry, then breastfeed and only then offer complementary foods. How to introduce complementary foods correctly: - Start with apple juice. On the first day, offer a few drops after breastfeeding. - In the first week, you can give only a spoonful of juice per day. - By the middle of the second week, you can increase complementary foods to three spoons. - In the third week, the child can try another juice: pear or carrot. After the baby gets used to juices, he is given fruit or vegetable purees: apples, zucchini, bananas or broccoli. Weaning a child requires patience and attention from parents, especially if mixed feeding is practiced. To avoid problems, be sure to take into account the recommendations of your pediatrician. It is also useful to know:
