Your baby is growing? Yes, the months pass really quickly, and it will be time to look into the question of food diversification. Indeed, between 4 and 6 months, babies can begin to discover the first vegetables and some fruits. However, there are several rules to follow, and you really have to be careful to do everything in the right order. Come on, we'll explain everything to you!
Contents 1 Food diversification 2 Order of introduction 3 Baby food jarsAt birth and during the first months of its life, a child only needs milk. That of his mother if he is breastfed, or a natural milk bottle. Around the age of 6 months in general, your pediatrician will address the issue of food diversification. Be aware that the age varies, because some babies digest milk poorly or suffer from regurgitation. In this case, the beginning of food diversification can be advanced to the age of 4 or 5 months. However, you should always seek the advice of an early childhood professional before starting.
You will have to take care to respect the order of introduction of fruits and vegetables, according to the age of the baby. You must indeed respect the quantities but also the tastes. You have to be very careful because food diversification is a crucial point, which will have significant consequences on your child's growth. It is therefore necessary, for example, to start around the age of 4 months with carrots, zucchini or green beans, and with apple, mango, banana or pear for fruit. You can then gently introduce tomato, broccoli or sweet potato, but also clementine, cherry, or orange. Then, around the age of 8 months you will have peppers, asparagus, beetroot, pineapple, kiwi or papaya tested. Regarding the quantity, be sure to give a spoon at the beginning to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
For the health of your child, it is preferable to opt for organic ingredients in his diet. Indeed, it is important to check that the food meets organic farming standards, that it contains fewer additives and that the products are truly healthy. To do this, you can trust professionals and opt for small pots, provided of course that you choose your reference brand carefully. Dietary diversification owes nothing to chance, be careful!
