The children are the symbol of innocence and happiness, and they are among the greatest blessings that Allaah has bestowed upon us. They are the adornments of life, as the Almighty said in his holy book: “Money and Sons adorn the life of this world.” As children are a blessing from these blessings, we have ordered our religion to care for them and to know how to deal with them. Children are more sensitive than we are to adults and need a special way to deal with them and care for them. One of the most important means of caring for children is caring for their nutrition.
Attention to child nutrition means knowing how to feed them properly, because proper nutrition plays an important role in strengthening the child’s immunity, making him less susceptible to disease, improving his physical and mental activity, and thus enjoying good health and healthy weight, leading to healthy growth.
Malicious behaviors in feeding children lead to malnutrition and thus lead to many health problems and diseases that may lead to their lives. These include: Anemia and tooth decay, so all mothers should pay attention to their children’s nutritional behavior and attention to their nutrition.
The right and proper way can be followed to feed the children
Dear Mother, I need to know that your baby does not need any special foods to grow properly, but all the baby needs is the same nutrients and nutrients as we adults. In this article I will remind you of some of the means that will help you feed your child:
Postnatal Child Feeding Stage
Mother’s milk contains all the nutrients the child needs at this stage and strengthens his immunity.
Supplementary food phase
This stage begins after your baby is six months old. In this age, the mother’s milk becomes inadequate. He needs other foods with breast milk. These foods are called complementary foods. These foods are gradually added to your child’s diet. Then, you can mix more than one type of food together. One of these foods: well-cooked cereals such as rice, boiled and mashed vegetables such as potatoes and squash, mature and well-mashed fruits such as bananas and apples. You can also give boiled eggs, but be very well boiled Leveling.
Feed the baby from two years after birth until he enters school
This stage is very important because the child becomes a lot of activity and movement, so that food here is a very important element for its growth properly, and the child can at this stage to eat foods eaten by adults in the family, and make sure to give your child every day from 4-5 meals at least, But provided they are balanced and contain all the important nutrients.
Finally, there are some dietary tips you can follow to keep your child safe:
- Wash vegetables and fruits well.
- In foods, use iodized salt.
- Try not to give your child sweets, desserts and ready-made foods.
- Always take your breakfast.