Features of artificial feeding in 6 months
Milk formula remains the main food for a six-month-old baby.Artificial feeding at 6 months -Introduction to new productsPhoto: GettyAdapted formula contains the necessary nutrients and microelements in sufficient quantities for the full development of the child, so if there are no indications, you should not prematurely expand his diet. Complementary feeding is introduced earlier in the following cases:
- underweight in the child;
- premature delivery;
- low hemoglobin level in the blood.
At 6 months, a portion of the mixture for a child iswith artificial feeding should be 150 ml. Depending on the individual needs and weight of the baby, it can be slightly increased or decreased. For a child on artificial feeding, the regime is very important. You should not shorten the breaks between feedings. Too frequent food intake causes fermentation in the stomach, which provokes colic. The interval between feedings should still be at least 3-4 hours.
Features of complementary feeding in 6 months
Feeding a six-month-old baby on artificial formulafeeding involves the introduction of the first complementary food. Introducing the child to new products does not affect his regime. Complementary food is introduced instead of one of the feedings. Doctors recommend replacing the morning meal in order to track the body's reaction to the product throughout the day. Vegetables are introduced into the diet first. They are easily digestible and do not provoke problems with stool. The following are suitable for the first complementary food:
- zucchini;
- cauliflower;
- broccoli.
It is important to remember that at six months of agethe child's chewing reflex is poorly developed, so vegetables should be introduced in the form of puree. It is better to steam them to preserve as many useful substances as possible. At six months, the portion of complementary food is 100-150 g. It is introduced gradually, starting with 5 g and increasing the amount by 10 g daily. At 6 months, a bottle-fed child is just beginning to get acquainted with new products, so it is so important to organize his nutrition correctly at this time. Read also: