During the first 6 months of the baby’s life, the ideal diet is exclusive breastfeeding, meaning breastmilk and only breastmilk. When reaching 6 months, the introduction of the first foods begins.
Where do we start?
The baby can begin with their first purees at 6 months, gradually. At this stage, feeding is mixed or complementary, since the introduction of the first semi-solids has more of a learning purpose than a nutritional one—but the baby’s main food source remains milk.
Eating well is learned because feeding is a habit. When the baby begins to try their first foods, they start developing the eating habits that will last a lifetime.
At this stage, we can start giving them:
- Vegetable purees: potato, carrot, etc.
- Cereals (precooked or not), and
- Fruit purees: apple, banana, pear.
The fruit can be natural or cooked like compote, since they provide vitamins, proteins, minerals, and fiber.
Frequently Asked Questions
- At what age can they start eating cornstarch (maizena)?
At 6 months.
- If we give them chicken, what’s the best way to cook it? Roasted? Grilled? Boiled?
All are good. The important thing is to cut it into small pieces and remove all bones.
- Beef and fish?
Fish can be introduced after the baby turns one year old, as it has a higher chance of causing allergies.
- What about liver?
It’s excellent and provides iron to the baby’s diet.
- When can they eat eggs? Should they start with the yolk or the white?
The yolk can be given at 7 or 8 months in omelets, purees, or dishes. The whole egg can be introduced at one year old.
- Is it better to start with citrus or non-citrus juices?
Natural fruit juices are recommended, served plain without additives. It doesn’t matter which you start with (remember that kiwi and strawberries should not be included in your child’s diet before one year old).
- It’s not necessary to add salt to their meals, since babies aren’t used to salty flavors, and excess salt is unhealthy. However, some foods don’t taste like anything without salt (like polenta or pasta), so in that case, just add a pinch.
- Babies should also have a drink with lunch, just like adults. The ideal drink is water. Soft drinks are not suitable as they contain a lot of sugar, reduce appetite, and can contribute to cavities.
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