Another reason to avoid giving your baby solid food before age 4 months is the risk associated with certain home-prepared foods. A baby younger than age 4 months shouldn't be given home-prepared spinach, beets, carrots, green beans or squash.
These foods might contain enough nitrates to cause the blood disorder methemoglobinemia. During feedings, talk to your baby and help him or her through the process. To make mealtime enjoyable:. Enjoy your baby's sloppy tray, gooey hands and sticky face. You're building the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
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This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Keep in mind that children are responsible for how much and whether they eat so always wait for your baby to pay attention to each spoonful before you feed them.
Don't be afraid to let your baby touch the food in the dish and on the spoon. You wouldn't want to eat something if you didn't know anything about it, would you? In addition, know the cues that your baby is done eating. A common cue babies are full is head turning. Whatever happens, don't get discouraged and enjoy the experience. With a little patience and creativity, you can make your baby's first solid food eating experience fun for everyone involved! Freshly Picked.
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As your baby gets older, bananas can be sauteed, mixed with other fruits or combined with brown rice or hot cereal. Although green and commonly thought of as a veggie, avocado is actually a nutrient-rich fruit full of vitamin C, vitamin K and folate.
Avocados are a delicious way to help baby meet those needs. An apple a day truly can help baby stay healthy.
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