The expert of HiPP company Evdokimova Tatyana Anatolievna - Associate Professor of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, GBOU DPO RMAPO of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation helped us to understand the contradictory recommendations.
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In 4 months or 6 months?
Tips on the timing of the introduction of complementary foods can bedifferent: on the jars of food indicate the age of "4 months", in the articles they say: "from 6", and on the Internet moms write that they started to give new products for about 3, and everything was in order. In fact, it is the period from 4 to 6 months that is optimal for starting feeding with any type of feeding, but it is important not to be tied to specific numbers, but to carefully monitor the condition of the baby and not be in a hurry. who can say for sure whether to start offering crumbs of unfamiliar products. Often, the readiness for prikorma is not told by age, but by other important signs: the baby can already sit and hold his head, his spoon-spoon reflex of tongue disappears, he has noticeably gained weight and, most importantly, is already showing interest and curiosity about what adults eat .
Sweet or neutral?
A photo: Getty Images Can I give my child sweet apple juice, which is so often recommended as a first meal, or is it better to start with fresh broccoli and zucchini? In this issue, parents are again surrounded by a variety of tips, so many are at a loss. As a rule, we recommend introducing complementary foods with non-dairy, gluten-free cereals or vegetable monopure. For a kid who is just starting to get acquainted with adult food, all tastes seem unusual, but if a child gets used to sweets from an early age, it will be difficult to persuade other food. After fruits, vegetables and cereals may seem uninteresting and unappetizing, as their taste is less pronounced and bright. Therefore, fruit is better to offer your baby after he gets used to other products.
Porridge or mashed potatoes?
Photo:Getty Images This choice also depends on the individual traits of the child, his state of health. In general, both cereals and vegetable purees are suitable as a first complementary food. Porridge should be dairy-free and gluten-free. An excellent option would be rice or buckwheat. They should be given to children who are slowly gaining weight, and vegetable purees, on the contrary, are recommended for babies with a tendency to overweight. It is also interesting: In the process of accustoming a child to complementary foods, it is worth remembering that each new taste must be offered at least 15 times so that the baby gets used to its smell, consistency and taste.
