Baby food

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Shopping Guide - Baby Food

Having a balanced diet is vital in any stage of life, but even a “new mother” knows that feeding the baby should be treated with more care. It should contain protein, vitamins and varied minerals varied, meeting all the biological needs of the child, so he can grow up with health.

What food replaces the milk?

None. Breast milk is vital to the growth of the child and must be the only source of feed of the baby during the first 6 months of his life. It is not necessary to provide the child even water or tea. The milk is a source of nutrients specially adapted to the digestive and metabolic conditions of the child, offers protection against some diseases and prevent cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The orientation of the period of exclusive breastfeeding is given by the Ministry of Health and also by the World Health Organization.

When should I give another kind of food to the baby and how do I do this?

To learn precisely those answers, consult your pediatrician and follow he instructions. But, generally, from the 6th month is when the experts recommend that the baby's diet is supplemented with the inclusion of new foods. You don’t need to stop offering breast milk, but add other foods, as the breastfeeding should be maintained, whenever possible, until the 2 years of age. The new food will be offered to the baby gradually, with a new food per day. The fruit creams may be offered 2 times a day while the salt creams may be offered initially only in time for lunch and then, around the 8th month of life, also offered at dinner.