Features of artificial feeding in 6 months
Milk mixture for a six-month-old baby remains the main food. 
Artificial feeding in 6 months -acquaintance with new products Photo: Getty The adapted mixture contains the necessary nutrients and trace elements in sufficient quantity for the full development of the child, therefore, in the absence of indications, it is not necessary to expand its diet prematurely. The lure is introduced earlier in such cases:
- underweight in the child;
- premature delivery;
- low hemoglobin level in the blood.
At 6 months, a serving of infant formula forartificial feeding should be 150 ml. Depending on the individual needs and the weight of the baby, it can be slightly increased or decreased. For a child on artificial feeding is very important regime. Do not shorten breaks between feedings. Too frequent food intake causes fermentation in the stomach, which provokes colic. The gap between the feeds should still be at least 3-4 hours.
Features of complementary feeding in 6 months
Feeding a six-month-old baby on an artificialfeeding requires the introduction of the first complementary foods. Acquaintance of the child with new products does not affect his regime. Lure start to enter instead of one of the feedings. Doctors recommend to replace the morning meal, so that during the day to track the reaction of the body to the product. Vegetables are introduced into the diet first. They are easily digested and do not cause problems with the stool. For the first complementary food:
- zucchini;
- cauliflower;
- broccoli.
It is important to remember that at six months of age,the chewing reflex is poorly developed in the child, so vegetables need to be introduced in the form of puree. Cook them better for a couple, to keep as many useful substances as possible. In half a year the portion of complementary food makes 100-150 g. Enter it gradually, starting with 5 g and daily increasing the amount by 10 g. At 6 months the child on artificial feeding only begins to get acquainted with new products, so it is so important at this time to organize his food correctly . Read also:
