Baby food is a key component of its normal growth and development. In the first months of life, the baby’s nutrition is based on breast milk, which is an ideal source of nutrients. However, as they grow old, in addition to milk, children's mixtures, juices and various products begin to introduce into the diet.

Many mothers continue to breastfeed for up to one and a half years, and some - and longer. But over time, the baby's diet becomes more diverse and " Of course, every mother wants to feed her child as long as possible, but, unfortunately, this does not always succeed.

First, foods, such as fermented milk products, fruits, vegetables, cereals, low -fat meat and fish, are introduced into the baby's nutrition.. It is important to remember that food for a small child should be prepared with a minimum amount of oil, or better - without frying. The best methods of cooking are casseroles, steam dishes and boiled foods. It is important that all products are as useful and easily absorbed.

After six to eight months, milk teeth begin to grow actively in a child, and from that time you can begin to introduce meat into the diet. At first, it is better to give meat in the form of minced meat, and eventually switch to its more firm species, for example, goulash or cutlets.

The child’s health largely depends on what he eats. Its diet must have vitamins and minerals contained in various products. Vegetables such as potatoes, radishes, eggplant, tomatoes, cucumbers, should be a significant part of the daily diet. In this case, they should be served in stew, baked or boiled. Recommended daily vegetable norm for babies - 250 grams.

The liver is an important product containing proteins, glycogen and the most important trace elements. It should be present in baby food in the form of casseroles or goulash.

The meat is also important because it is a source of proteins, vitamins A, B, D and minerals. Kids need to consume at least 90 grams of meat per day.

In addition, fish is an indispensable source of beneficial substances. Red fish contain omega-3 fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory properties, and phosphorus is useful for bones and heart. Vitamin A of fish favorably affects vision. In the child’s diet, the fish should be present in the amount of at least 30 grams per day.

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