At what age can you give the child mashed potatoes
Up to 6 months breast milk satisfiesYour baby’s energy and nutritional needs. However, the intensive growth of the crumbs requires more energy from a certain time. In addition, his acquaintance with different tastes gradually begins.From how many months can you give the child mashed potatoestell pediatrician. Photo: Getty The optimal time for complementary feeding is 6 months, if the baby is breastfed. Puree does not replace breast milk, it only complements it. When artificial feeding mashed potatoes can be given from 4 months.
How much puree to give the child
If the kid is just trying to eat mashed potatoes, let's himin a small amount. Half or whole teaspoons of mashed potatoes - enough for the first time. If the child responds well to complementary foods, he does not have allergies and eating disorders, every day gradually increase the portion. The pediatrician will recommend an optimal dose of mashed potatoes for your baby. A daily portion for a 5–6 month old baby does not exceed 50 g. A child who is one year old eats 100 g of fruit or vegetable puree.
How to give mashed potatoes to a child
It is better to start luring with vegetable or fruitmashed potatoes. Fruit puree contains pectins and vitamins, and vegetable to the same minerals. For the first feeding will suit pear or applesauce. If you decide to start with a vegetable puree, make it from zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli. A little later, enter the pumpkin, carrots and potatoes. Rules for feeding:
- Enter the feed in small doses. If allergies occur, consult a pediatrician.
- Let's mash up a new product in the morning. So you will see the body's reaction to it during the day.
- Begin feeding with mono-component puree. This will prevent the occurrence of food disorders and allergic reactions.
- Give the baby mashed potatoes before breastfeeding. The kid who wants to eat is ready to experiment with food.
- Give pure baby puree without salt and sugar. In this case, the baby will taste the natural taste of the vegetable or fruit.
If the pussy refuses the product, set asidethe introduction of mashed potatoes for a week. Then try this product again or replace it with another one. Do not force the baby to eat mashed potatoes if he does not want. Your task is to develop a food interest in it, and not to cause aversion to the product. Read further: