The introduction of complementary foods is an important part of a child's life.. Each mother tries to find out as much information as possible about this, for a successful acquaintance with her baby's food.. But starting to study this topic, a lot of contradictions arise, because pediatricians and the Ministry of Health say one thing, the Internet and girlfriends another, and grandmothers generally say the third....

I propose to dispel the most common myths about the benefits of certain foods in the diet of infants..

canned puree. It is assumed that in canned purees there are only preservatives and flavorings.. BUT, the state at the legislative level prohibits the use of chemical preservatives in children's products. And if you follow the expiration dates and storage conditions, then this kind of food can save time very well.. Plus, puree manufacturers additionally saturate it with vitamins..

Salt. The opinion of grandmothers that just boiled vegetables are not very tasty and it’s time to salt them properly should also be deleted from the list of correct ones.. Salt in the diet of a child can be introduced no earlier than 9 months. , but even after reaching this age, you can wait. A child under three years old should receive no more than 2 grams of salt per day.. But an excess of it in the body can affect the functioning of the kidneys and blood pressure.. So it is better to give salt when the child really gets tired of the taste of unsalted food..

Yolk. Also the adored product of all grandmothers. After all, they gave it to us, almost from 3 months. But besides the fact that the yolk is an allergen and can provoke an allergy in a child, it is also poorly absorbed..

Manka. The most important argument, those who are a fan of this porridge, of course, have its calorie content. But in addition to this property, it has no less significant drawbacks, it contains phytin, which prevents the absorption of iron and vitamin D.. It is also low in fiber and vitamins..

Juice. Well, firstly, one can argue about the benefits of the current juice, even for the body of an adult.. And for a small child, that's right.. Even organic juice is classified as an allergenic product by pediatricians.. Its use can lead to diseases of the stomach, as it directly irritates the mucous membranes..

Chicken bouillon. Any meat broth irritates the intestines and stomach of the crumbs. Even if you make broth from homemade chicken that is grown without premixes, hormones and antibiotics, it is still hard for the baby's liver to digest.. Some experts believe that with the introduction of this product into the diet of crumbs, it is better to wait up to a year. And some, more radical ones, suggest waiting until at least 3 years.

Cow's milk. It is necessary to exclude this product from the list of complementary foods, at least up to a year.. The body of the child simply does not digest it.. And I generally keep quiet about the load on the liver and kidneys.

Honey. No, it will not help a child under one year old cope with a cold or cough.. But cause a serious illness, botulism, can. Let's not risk it.

These are perhaps the main products that you will encounter when researching this topic, but they are not the last and their list can be continued for a very long time.. But we are sure that you will understand everything and the baby will have a useful first acquaintance with food..

parents. ua.