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The modus operandi of eating for infants
When the child becomes in the eating phase at the beginning of the fourth or sixth month, his food must be within a schedule and principles that must be followed carefully, because the nature of the foods provided to infants is completely different from the foods that are prepared for the rest of the family, and here it is necessary to think properly about how to get Your child is on a complete nutritious meal, with a high nutritional value, and far from manufactured materials that contain preservatives that harm the health of the child, and here we offer you a children's food schedule and how to prepare many of your baby's meals, and what are the tools needed for this meal.
Necessary tools for your child
- In the beginning, the mother must choose a dining chair that fits the size of the child, and is comfortable and there is no objection to the presence of some games that can draw the child's eyes and entertain him during the meal.
- Choose your child's apron, preferably of the plastic type, for easy cleaning.
- Choose plastic spoons that fit the size of the child's hand and mouth, with the appropriate dishes in bright colors.
- Choose cups that contain a cover and two hands, and drink in them by sucking, in order to teach the child to rely on himself.
- An illustrative table of the foods that the child can eat:
| Child's age | The type of foods |
|---|---|
| Four months to six months | Your baby can eat foods while fully breastfeeding, and you should start with the boiled and mashed vegetables. |
| Six to nine months | The child can eat foods that he can hold by hand, such as: bananas, biscuits, and cucumbers, but with continuous intake of natural milk, and we can add natural juices to the meal, and it is preferable to use the cup instead of the bottle. |
| Nine to the first year | Your child has become able to eat foods like the rest of the family without crushing or grinding, and he can eat his meal by himself with a little help from you, and the cup with the lid can be dispensed with and replaced with a solid absorbent cup. |
| The first year until the year and a half | Your baby is able to express his desire for hunger and satiety, and he can eat all kinds of foods. |
| Second year and older | Your baby is now completely dependent on food, far from any help from the mother, and he can eat alone perfectly. |
Food you can prepare for your baby
Ground rice
the ingredients:
- Half a cup of ground rice.
- Three tablespoons of powdered milk intended for infant feeding.
- Sugar spoon.
- Water Cup.
How to prepare:
- Put an amount of water in a cooking pot, then add water, sugar and milk to it, and stir constantly until it boils and becomes thicker.
- Put the rice in the child's plate and let it cool down a little, then feed your child the meal.
Carrots with mashed apples
the ingredients:
- 1 medium carrot.
- Medium sized apples.
- 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Two tablespoons of milk for infants.
How to prepare:
- Peel the carrots and apples and chop them into small pieces, then put them on the fire with a little water to boil them well.
- Put the apples and carrots in an electric mixer, then add the sugar, milk and boiling water, and mix the ingredients well until you have a liquid mixture with a thick consistency.
Banana and orange
Mash the banana with a fork, then add a little natural orange juice to it, then mix the ingredients together until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
