Getting
nutrition during prenatal is crucial. Your nutrition will showcase on your baby
health, if you have followed your diet and workout pattern obediently your
healthy baby is the reward for your discipline.
After
child birth your duties have doubled now you have to make sure you and your
baby both are well take care off. Good nutrition is now vital for both of you.
Nutrients
are fundamental for the development and progress of your baby.
Given
below are stage wise tips for your baby’s nutrition-
Stage
1= 0-3 months
Your
bundle of joy is in your arms now, this initial period your babies diet will
only consist of breast milk. Some times due to certain reasons if the mother
isn’t able to produce enough milk then formula milk is also added to the baby’s
diet. Breast milk is the best milk for the baby at this stage, mother milk
consist of some very vital minerals which enhance the baby health.
But
some new mothers aren’t able to feed the baby so they opt for formula milk.
Formula milk comes in 3 forms powdered milk, ready to use and in concentrated
form. There are many varieties available in the stores one can always asks the
pediatric to guide you in choosing the best one for your infant. These formula
milks are also packed with all the necessary nutrients for the baby’s growth.
If
your baby is relying only on breast milk please keep a good check on your diet
and make sure you are consuming a good mix of all essential vitamins and
minerals.
Stage
2= 3-6 months
This
period also major nutrients will be thru breast milk or formula milk. By now
your baby has grown and also the diet has increased it is the right time to
start semi solid food for your baby. There are various baby food companies that
make some nutritious cereals for the baby you can take your pick from any of them.
It
is recommended to start one grain at a time for the baby; rice being the
lightest of all, rice cereals will be a good way to introduce solid food. Along
with cereals fruit pulp , juices as well as mashed vegetables can be added to
your baby’s diet.
You
can give 2 or 3 food serving of the above solid food and the rest 6 -7
serving should still be breast milk or formula milk.
Stage
3= 6-9 months
As
the baby is growing so are their taste buds, their preferences to food is
something you will be able to judge by now.
Its
best to still continue feeding the baby breast milk or formula milk as the
essential nutrients these milk have cannot be replaced by any other food.
The
baby schedule is more or less fixed by now, their food and sleep patters are
more defined. As the baby has grown so has his appetite. At this stage more and
more solids are added to the baby food. It’s the right time to introduce more
grains to the baby’s diet oatmeal, wheat; maize can be added slowly and
gradually. You can also start on all fruits and vegetables for the baby.
Chicken soup is also a great source of essential nutrients and can be added to
the baby meal plan.
The
baby’s menu can be divided into 4 servings of solid food and reduce the milk to
3-4 servings.
Stage
4 = 9-12 months
Essential
nutrient intake will show great benefits in your baby. Their rapid growth and
development is something that you will be so proud off after all it was your
hard work and persistence that is showing its results. The 1st year is a crucial
time in the baby life their maximum development takes place in this year their
over all physical as well as mental development takes place in this year.
A
mother’s role is most crucial for the baby in this period.
By
this stage your baby is relying more on solid foods and is inquisitive to taste
everything. It’s time for the baby to join the family on the diner table. Their
food still being softer and easily chewable for them. All food varieties are
now a part of your baby’s food. You can start on proteins by giving the baby
chicken soup, eggs. Calcium thru milk as well as cheese and cottage cheese can
be given to them.
For
milk it’s advisable to stick to formula milk till they are 2 and then start
with whole milk as whole milk is heavy for the baby to digest.
Let
your child taste everything and decide for herself her food preferences. Be
gentle but firm and make sure your baby is getting the right nutrition thru her
diet.
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