Ways to satisfy the baby
Nutrition during the first year of your child’s life is important for healthy growth. It also helps children develop oral and motor skills. It is necessary to feed your baby correctly based on his or her eating skills and age. Here are some suggestions to help you feed your baby.
Signs of hunger and fullness of the baby
There are some general signs that your child is hungry, such as crying, trying to grab or wiggle towards the breast or milk bottle, pointing to a spoon or food tray, or moving his hands to his mouth and fingering the fingers. Your child may eat enough, including: pulling away from the bottle of milk or breast, falling asleep, changing his sitting position or trying to move, shaking his head, closing his mouth tightly, or actively moving his hands.
Breastfeeding
Children who feed them know whether they are still hungry or are full, and breastfed infants should be breastfed 8-12 times a day, and about 10-15 minutes per feeding. They are fed without breast 6 to 10 times a day, and when your baby starts to eat solid foods, he will be less dependent on breastfeeding, increasing the amount of solid food you give him slowly, as well as reducing the amount of breast milk continuously and gradually.
Feed the baby
One of the guidelines for feeding your baby is to start with half a tablespoon or less of all the external nutrients given to the baby. Gradually increase the food until you reach a full spoon. Slowly progress over several days, although many people start depending on the grains to feed the baby as a source. If you are breastfeeding, you may want to start with vegetables, then go to meat to provide food that is lower in breast milk. It is recommended to use mashed peas, mashed corn and sweet potatoes, and do not add salt, sugar, or other flavorings. Avoid the spinach X, green beans, squash, and carrots; they contain nitrates that can cause anemia.
When your child is between 9 and 12 months old, slowly reduce your feeding of mashed foods and offer more foods that are eaten by hand. The baby will not start using the fork or spoon normally until after the age of 12 months, 20 minutes and is intended to reduce distractions for food such as television, as well as most infants should eat 3-6 times a day (3 main meals and 2-3 snacks).