Babies are never the same. Different needs to a baby. One of the headaches of new parents is knowing whether they are feeding their baby or introducing soft, solid foods correctly. In the first few weeks, your baby sleeps most the time. Most people say that you have to feed your infant when he is hungry but when you establish a schedule you are better capable to read their signals and know when they are really hungry. In the first six months of your baby, breast milk or formula will do nicely but eventually, your baby needs solid food.
Introducing Solid Foods Combining breastfeeding or formula milk with solid food can be done to a four month old baby, although it has been revised to 6 months of age by experts. Solid food is not necessary. In fact, Milk is the only necessary meal. There is no rush to solid food. A rush to it is hazardous. Healthy foods to start are porridge made with rice, mashed carrots or potatoes, pureed apple or mashed banana. Start with simple, easily digestible vegetables, fruits and cereals. Start it slowly, one at a time and never introduce new tastes and textures too early. Tips And Precautions In Baby Feeding Some hard can cause breathing problems in babies. Some examples include raw vegetables, peanuts, popcorn, candies, meat, and grapes. If one wants to introduce hotdog in feeding one should make sure it is sliced into quarters. Honey and corn syrup are not suggested for babies younger than one year. You also have to test for allergic reactions. Introduce one new food at a time. Fruit juices are also healthy but you should not give it to your baby a lot because it will decrease his appetite thereby leading him to refuse eating. In addition, you have to come up with fun games during feeding so that he will be excited towards the next feeding time. How To Burp The Baby Most babies unintentionally suck in air while feeding and can also swallow air when they cry. The air can cause discomfort to your baby and may cause reflux or vomiting after feeding. To solve this problem, you should burp the baby every four or five minutes during feeding. Do it by holding your baby securely against your shoulder with your hands firmly supporting his head and back then gently rub his back. You can also do it by positioning him on his stomach on your hand supporting his back. In addition, there are babies that have to be burped during their feeding but, other babies can complete a feeding even without being burped. Don't stress yourself too much, your baby would reach a stage when he will like to eat everything himself, and during the process, he spills a lot. Each stage of your baby's feeding is special with its own unforgettable memories, no need to rush. Just See more here
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