When does the baby start eating? and what are the most important and appropriate foods for him?
In order
for the newborn to grow, he needs nutrition, starting from the first months of
his life, becausefood is the fuel that builds his body andkeeps it healthy, and
the beginning is always with the mother's milk, as long as it is the most
appropriate food of all, but the child must be familiar with other foods too,
because the mother's milk will not last forever,from this mothers must pay
attention to giving different food items gradually totheir children, starting
from the fourth month until they get used to them and cover their needs later
with different types of food.
The most important baby’s
foods for the fourth month:
Grains:
The most preferred
grains to be fed to the infant after the fourth month are rice and oats because
they don’t cause any allergy to the body as they are of high food value, and it
is preferable tomix them with breast milk so that they taste palatable to the
baby and accept them, avoid cereals that contain gluten, especially if a
certainallergy iscommon in the family .
Avocado:
This fruit is considered as meal by itself, a meal rich of elements and delicious at the same time, it is also advisable to mix it with the milk of the breasts for the infant to be satisfied with it
Banana:
It is
an ideal fruit for the infant. Most infants love bananas from the first time
they taste it, as it’s very rich with nutrients that are important for their
growth, such as iron and phosphate. It is also rich with fibers that help
digestion and help them avoid constipation.
Honey pumpkin:
Baby-friendly
honey pumpkins are a delicacy for children, and you can make a delicious puree out
of them, also rich in carotene and fiber.
Potatoes:
All
varieties of potatoes are baby-friendly, contain a high fiber content and are a
good source of Vitamin C and Potassium.
Carrots:
You can
prepare a puree with roasted or steamed carrots to preserve its nutritional
value. Most children love carrots because of their sweet taste and orange color,
carrot is rich with Vitamin A and Beta-carotene, and it has huge benefits in
strengthening eyesight.
Apples:
Apple fruit
is a nutritious meal for the infant at this age because it contains many
elements suitable for the growth of the body and can be steamed or strained well
and served to the child, and it’s rich with iron and suitable for vigil states.
Pear:
One of the
foods that are appropriate in the early stages of an infant's nutrition journey
is pear, it is a low acid meal and it can be served as a puree with formula or
breast milk. It can also be combined with pills.
Peas:
It is necessary to also introduce green foods to the baby, such as peas. And at the beginning of infant eating journey, peas are very appropriate, because they are sweet and they contain high percentage of fiber, which is beneficial for your child ,you can add them to breast milk or some fruit that your child loves.
Breast milk:
With
many foods available, there is no food that can give your child what he needs
at this age and replaces breast milk, so do not deprive him of breast milk and
its great benefits, especially during the first year of his life, because it’s
the best food for him.