Baby grows up to half a year old, just drinking milk is not enough to meet the nutritional needs of the baby. At this time, mothers begin to feed their children with some solid food, but some foods are not conducive to the baby's growth. Let's take a look at them together!
Foods that Affect Baby's Health
1. Potato Chips
Potato chips contain high levels of salt, which can affect the absorption of other nutrients by the baby.
2. Fast Food
Hamburgers, pizzas, and fried foods contain high levels of salt, sugar, and saturated fats, which are not suitable for infants.
3. Camembert Cheese
It is best not to feed any cheese to babies before they are one year old, as this type of food may contain Listeria bacteria, which can cause food poisoning.
4. Candy
The sugar in candy can damage the enamel of the baby's teeth and cause tooth decay. Moreover, if the candy sticks to the teeth, it may also cause choking.
5. Carbonated Drinks
The acid in carbonated drinks can damage the baby's newly developed teeth. In addition to a large amount of sugar and artificial sweeteners, some carbonated drinks also contain caffeine, which can make the baby easily wake up, irritable, or easily angered.
6. Breakfast Cereals
Many commercially available breakfast cereals contain a lot of salt. Carefully check the ingredient labels before purchasing.
7. Cakes and Donuts
Cakes and donuts have low nutritional value and contain a lot of sugar and saturated fats, which can not only damage the baby's teeth but also lead to obesity.
8. Shark, Swordfish, or Marlin
These types of fish may contain high levels of mercury, which can affect the baby's brain development. Therefore, it is best not to give them to the baby.
Four Principles for Baby's Diet
1. Start with a small amount
The first time you add complementary foods, start with a small amount, just 1-2 spoons, and then increase the amount according to the baby's needs.
2. Start with one type and gradually introduce more
When adding foods that the baby has never eaten before, start with one type, and then try adding another type of complementary food only when the baby is used to it and has no adverse reactions.
3. From thin to thick, from fine to coarse
The baby's chewing ability gradually improves, so complementary foods should start with thinner liquid foods and gradually transition to thicker liquid, semi-liquid, puree-like, and finally solid foods.
4. Light taste
Babies get most of their sodium intake from breast milk or formula, so there is no need to add extra salt to their food. Keep the taste light.
