Which Solids to Introduce in the First Year
Solid items are introduced gradually after four months. Fruits, vegetables, rice, cereals and juices are introduced slowly one by one.Fruits are mashed and given.They are good weaning food as they are easy to digest. Then vegetables are introduced after boiling and mashing them. Read on to know the weaning foods.
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How to Stop Breastfeeding
Weaning a child is not easy as the child may feel cranky. Weaning should be done gradually. This gradual reduction of feeds will also prevent engorged breasts thus reducing the discomfort to the mother. Weaning should not be done by compromising on the health of the baby.
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Fruits (As Weaning Food)
Fruits are the best weaning foods as they are easy to digest. They should be mashed and then given.Seasonal fruits like papaya, chikoo, apples, bananas are very healthy.
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Vegetables (As Weaning Food)
Vegetables are started as weaning foods after fruits. Vegetables should be cooked well, mashed in a blender before feeding the child. Vegetable fiber is nutritious so it should be retained later on when the child is 7 months old. Additives such as ghee, oil can be added to enhance the flavor.
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Weaning the Baby onto Solids
Weaning should be done gradually only after four months of exclusive breast feeding. Introduction of solids should be done to develop a wide range of tastes in the baby. Outside food should be given along with breast milk. Since breast milk protects the baby from many infections and illnesses, so it should be continued for up to at least one year.
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When to Stop Breastfeeding
Mothers have many concerns regarding breast feeding. How long and up to what age they should breastfeed? Is breastfeeding useful in the second year? These are some of the concerns of breast feeding.Read here to know the answers.
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How to Stop Breastfeeding a Toddler?
Breastfeeding a baby exclusively for first six months is very crucial for his or her healthy growth and development. Most of the mothers prefer to stop breastfeeding when a baby reaches a toddler stage. Here is what mothers of toddlers can do to stop breastfeeding them.
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