Womens and Parenting

Breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is, or should be the main source of food at this age, exclusively in the first months, as the woman’s milk is perfectly suited to the nutritional requirements and digestive characteristics of infants until the introduction of food complementary.

Introduction of complementary feeding.

Milk as a unique food from six months does not provide the energy and nutrients needed by the infant at this age, as well as digestive functions have matured to include new foods in their diet, according to regulated standards. It is justifiable to introduce new foods before three months, although you should never make it past the six, because the lack of diversification is a frequent cause of loss of appetite, while time is wasted a very valid for the education of taste and knowledge of basic foods that will allow the baby to adapt to a balanced, varied and sufficient.

It has to be replaced, one by one, the feedings received by the infant by the various components of complementary foods (porridge, fruit, vegetable puree …), gradually, at intervals sufficient to the child is accepting new foods, testing your tolerance before introducing a new one and giving time to adapt your body. This period is very important to allow the amount of food can vary from day to day and week to week, depending on appetite. Read the rest of this entry »