How to give bread to a child
A child's diet should include the maximum amount of vitamins, nutrients and minerals. Bread contains B vitamins, vegetable protein and fiber.You need to give bread to a child under one year of age little by little. Photo: Getty You need to introduce your child to it gradually.
- The optimal age for trying bread for the first time- seven months. Fresh bread is not suitable, it should be yesterday's, or slightly dried in the oven. You can also give rusks. But in order to chew such food, the child must have teeth. If the first teeth have not yet erupted, rusks should be soaked in water or milk mixture. Also, baked goods are not suitable for the first acquaintance.
- Fresh white bread can be given from 8-9months, at this age it will be easily perceived by the body. The first portion should not exceed 3 g, if no allergic reaction is observed, this amount gradually increases. The maximum portion per year is 15-20 g. This is about a third of the usual piece.
- Despite the generally accepted utility of rye andwhole grain bread, for children up to one year this product is not recommended. It contains a large amount of coarse fiber, which can irritate the children's intestines. Such food can be given to children from 2-3 years.
Sweet buns, gingerbread, cookies and confectioneryproducts are not given to children under one year. They contain a large amount of simple carbohydrates, which lead to rapid weight gain. At the same time, their nutritional value is low, the content of nutrients in them is very small. Children over one year old should be given sweet pastries in moderation. Introducing bread into the diet at first can cause colic, abdominal pain in the child. In this case, the portion should be reduced. How to give bread to a child under one year - at lunch, along with the first courses. Homemade bread made in a bread maker is also suitable for children. Sometimes children are allergic to gluten. It manifests itself as an allergic reaction on the skin, digestive problems, increased gas formation. Then flour products will have to be excluded from the diet. In order for the menu to remain balanced, you need to discuss the nutrition issue in detail with your doctor.