Vegetable complementary foods at 6. When is it time to introduce complementary foods? Ready-made porridge or self-cooked

27.05.2019

The first tooth, the first word, the first step and, of course, the first spoon - all these little things bring unimaginable happiness to parents who love their little one.

In addition to a large number of joyful moments and pride in your baby, all these events are also a huge responsibility for the health and future life of a completely helpless child.

How to correctly introduce complementary foods at six months and avoid problems with digestion, immunity and baby development, we will talk in this article.

Regardless of whether the baby is breastfed or adapted formulas are used, the age recommended by experts for the introduction of complementary foods is six months. It is at this age that the child is no longer enough of those substances that he receives with mother's milk or formula. This may be evidenced by the fact that the baby remains hungry, emptying both breasts in one meal, or a reduction in the intervals between feedings. For artificial babies, in addition to frequent feeding, a signal for the introduction of complementary foods may be the need for a volume of mixture, more than 1 liter per day.

The introduction of complementary foods is exactly the case when it is better not to listen to the advice of experienced grandparents. Previously, the recommendations of doctors regarding the expansion of the diet of infants differed from modern ones: according to the medical opinion of the last century, complementary foods should be introduced as early as 4 months of age.

Recent studies have shown that at this stage of development, the child's digestive system is not able to cope with any food other than milk or formula, therefore, at best, such an early complementary feeding will be simply useless, and at worst it can cause indigestion, allergic reactions, dermatitis and others. health problems of the crumbs. Early complementary feeding from four to five months can be indicated in case of underweight, anemia (low hemoglobin), problems in the development of the child, artificial feeding. But we should not forget that the decision to introduce complementary foods earlier than the recommended period can be based only on the recommendations of a doctor and is carried out under the strict supervision of a pediatrician.

How do you know if your baby is ready to introduce complementary foods?

The development of each child is extremely individual. What is good for one may not work for another at all. In the case of complementary foods, each baby should also be approached taking into account his developmental characteristics and needs. The indicator of 6 months is the average age, so whether to introduce complementary foods at 6 months while breastfeeding your baby, we advise you to consult a pediatrician.

The parents themselves may also pay attention to some signs that their child is already ready to eat food that is different from the long-familiar mother's milk, if the baby was previously breastfed, or an adapted milk formula, if artificial.

Signs of a baby's readiness for complementary foods

It is also not worth tightening with complementary foods. Lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the baby's diet can lead to problems with the health and development of the child.

So, if you observe the above signs in your baby, and the pediatrician's opinion coincides with yours, then it is time for the crumbs to get acquainted with new tastes.

Baby's menu at six months

Having decided to start feeding the baby, all parents, especially inexperienced ones, have a natural question: where to start?

According to the latest recommendations from doctors, it is best to start complementary foods at 6 months when breastfeeding with vegetables. If the baby is not gaining weight well, or there is a lack of weight due to premature birth, it is allowed to replace vegetables with porridge.

zucchini;
broccoli;
cauliflower;
pumpkin.

After the baby gets used to these vegetables, you can give him a try potatoes and carrots.

If for some reason you decide to start introducing complementary foods at 6 months with porridge, pay attention to the gluten content in cereals- a substance contained in the protein of many cereals. This substance is difficult to digest and can cause allergic reactions in the baby's fragile body.

What cereals to start with

After the introduction of the aforementioned cereals, you can offer the baby oatmeal which is very healthy, but contains gluten.

Of course, the menu of each baby is selected in accordance with his needs and the capabilities of his body, but you should pay attention to products that are not recommended to be given to a six-month-old baby.

What should not be given to a child at 6 months

At 6 months old, it is allowed to acquaint the baby with butter and vegetable oil, but the volume of these products should not exceed half a teaspoon per day. Also start adding 1/8 teaspoon of yolk.

Another important question that arises in the way of young parents, what to choose: vegetable purees and cereals of their own preparation or ready-made store-bought ones?

The advantage of ready-made products for children is that their composition most closely matches the needs of the child's body. But, only by preparing mashed potatoes or porridge yourself, you can know exactly the composition of the dish and be sure of its freshness.

You have already familiarized yourself with those products that can be used for the first acquaintance of a child with adult food. Below you will find some guidelines for breastfed and formula-fed babies.

What to consider

Your baby is a small person who is completely dependent on his parents. Remember that his body is not a place for experimentation. Follow the recommendations of the WHO and your pediatrician.

Your baby is already 4 months old. He has grown noticeably, has become more active, is interested in objects that fall into his field of vision, scrutinizes and reaches out to them. The child's emotional reactions have become much richer: he happily smiles at all the people whom he often sees more often, makes various sounds.

You are still breastfeeding your baby or had to switch to mixed or formula feeding. The child is actively growing, and only with breast milk or infant formula, he can no longer always receive all the necessary nutrients. This means that the time has come to think about complementary foods.

The optimal time to start its introduction is an interval of 4 to 6 months, regardless of whether the baby gets breast milk or formula. It is during this time that children respond best to new foods. Until 4 months, the child is not yet ready to perceive and digest any other food. And with late introduction of complementary foods - after 6 months, children already have significant deficiencies of certain nutrients and, first of all, micronutrients (minerals, vitamins, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, etc.). In addition, babies at this age often refuse new foods, their development of the skills of chewing thick food is delayed and inadequate eating habits are formed. It is important to know that, no matter how strange it may seem at first glance, with the delayed appointment of complementary foods, allergic reactions often occur on them.

In what cases is it advisable to give complementary foods as early as 4 months, and when can you wait until 5.5 or even 6 months? To resolve this issue, be sure to consult your pediatrician.

As a rule, at an earlier age (4 - 4.5 months), complementary foods are introduced to children at risk of developing iron deficiency anemia, as well as to children with insufficient weight gain and functional digestive disorders.

The optimal time to start introducing complementary foods to a healthy baby is the age of 5 - 5.5 months.

The World Health Organization recommends that breastfed babies start complementary foods from 6 months of age. From the point of view of domestic pediatricians, which is based on extensive practical experience and scientific research, this is possible only in cases where the child was born on time, without malnutrition (since in these cases the reserves of mineral substances are very small), he is healthy, grows well and is developing. In addition, the mother must also be healthy, eat well and use either specialized fortified foods for pregnant and lactating women, or courses of vitamin and mineral complexes. Such restrictions are associated with the depletion of iron stores even in an absolutely healthy child by 5 - 5.5 months of age and a significant increase in the risk of anemia in the absence of foods rich or fortified with iron. Other deficiency conditions also occur.

The first product of complementary foods can be vegetable puree or porridge, it is better to give fruit puree to the baby later - after delicious sweet fruits, children usually eat vegetable purees and cereals worse, often refuse them altogether.

Where is the best place to start? In cases where the child has a tendency to constipation or is gaining weight too quickly, vegetables should be preferred. With a high likelihood of anemia, unstable stool and small weight gains - from baby cereals enriched with micronutrients. And if you started the introduction of complementary foods with cereals, then the second product will be vegetables and vice versa.

If the first complementary food is introduced at 6 months, it must necessarily be baby porridge, enriched with iron and other minerals and vitamins, the intake of which with breast milk is no longer enough.

Another important complementary food product is meat puree. It contains iron, which is easily absorbed. And adding meat to vegetables improves the absorption of iron in and out of them. It is advisable to introduce meat puree to a child at the age of 6 months. Only the daily use of fortified baby porridge and meat puree can satisfy the needs of babies for iron, zinc and other micronutrients.

But it is better to introduce juices later, when the child already receives the basic foods of complementary foods - vegetables, cereals, meat and fruits. After all, complementary foods are needed so that the baby receives all the substances necessary for growth and development, and in juices there are very few of them, including vitamins and minerals.

Juices should not be given between feedings, but after the child has eaten porridge or vegetables with mashed potatoes, as well as for an afternoon snack. The habit of drinking juices between meals leads in the future to frequent snacks, a love of sweets is instilled, caries is more common in children and the risk of obesity increases.

With the beginning of the introduction of complementary foods, the child is gradually transferred to a 5-time feeding regimen.

Complementary feeding rules:

preference should be given to children's products of industrial production, they are prepared from environmentally friendly raw materials, have a guaranteed composition and degree of grinding
the complementary food product should be offered to the baby with a spoon at the beginning of feeding, before being applied to the breast (formula feeding)
the volume of the product increases gradually, we start with ½ - 1 spoon, and in 7 - 10 days we bring it to the age norm, subsequent products within one group (cereals from other cereals or new vegetables) can be introduced faster, in 5 - 7 days
we start the introduction with monocomponent products
it is undesirable to give a new product in the afternoon, it is important to track how the child reacts to it
new products are not introduced in the event of acute diseases, as well as before and immediately after prophylactic vaccination (you should abstain for several days)

When introducing a new type of complementary food, try one product first, gradually increasing its quantity, and then gradually "dilute" this product with a new one. For example, you can start vegetable complementary foods with a teaspoon of squash puree. During the week, give your baby only this product, gradually increasing its volume. After a week, add a teaspoon of broccoli or cauliflower puree to the squash puree and continue to increase the total volume each day. Vegetable puree from three types of vegetables will be optimal. The portion should be appropriate for the age. Over time, you can replace the introduced vegetables with others faster.

After the introduction of one vegetable (bringing its volume to the required amount), you can proceed to the reception of porridge, and diversify the vegetable diet later.

If the child did not like the dish, for example, broccoli, do not give up on the plan and continue to offer this vegetable in small quantities - 1-2 tablespoons daily, you can even not once, but 2-3 times before meals, and after 7-10, and sometimes for 15 days the baby will get used to the new taste. This diversifies the diet, helps to form the correct taste habits in the baby.

Spoon feeding should be done patiently and carefully. Force feeding is not allowed!

In the diet of healthy children, porridge, as a rule, is introduced after vegetables (with the exception of healthy breastfed children, when complementary foods are introduced from 6 months). It is better to start with dairy-free gluten-free cereals - buckwheat, corn, rice. At the same time, it is important to use cereal for baby food of industrial production, which contains a complex of vitamins and minerals. In addition, it is already ready for use, it is only necessary to dilute it with breast milk or the mixture that the baby receives.

For children with food allergies, complementary foods are introduced at 5 - 5.5 months. The rules for the introduction of products are the same as for healthy children, in all cases it is introduced slowly and starts with hypoallergenic products. Individual portability must be taken into account. The only difference is in the correction of the diet, taking into account the identified allergens. When it comes to meat products, turkey and rabbit puree should be preferred first.

Diets for different age periods

It is better to explain how you can compose a diet using a few examples that will help you navigate in drawing up a menu specifically for your child.

From 5 months, the volume of one feeding is on average 200 ml.

Option 1.

If your child began to receive complementary foods from 4 to 5 months, then at 6 months his diet should look like this:

I feeding 6 o'clock	Breast milk or VHI *	200 ml
II feeding 10 hours	Dairy-free porridge **	150 g 50 ml
III feeding 14 hours	Vegetable puree Supplementation with breast milk or VHI *	150 g 5 - 30 g 1 tsp 30 ml
IV feeding 18 hours	Fruit puree Breast milk or VHI *	60 g 140 ml
V feeding 22 hours	Breast milk or VHI *	200 ml

* - infant formula

Option 2.

Another option for the diet of a child of 6 months, if complementary foods were introduced from 4 to 5 months:

I feeding 6 o'clock	Breast milk or VHI *	200 ml
II feeding 10 hours	Dairy-free porridge ** Fruit puree	150 g 20 g
III feeding 14 hours	Vegetable puree Meat puree Vegetable oil Fruit juice	150 g 5 - 30 g 1 tsp 60 ml
IV feeding 18 hours	Fruit puree Breast milk or VHI *	40 g 140 ml
V feeding 22 hours	Breast milk or VHI *	200 ml

* - infant formula
** - diluted with breast milk or VHI

Option 3.

An approximate daily diet for a child at 6.5 months breastfed, if complementary foods began to be introduced from 6 months:

I feeding 6 o'clock	Breast milk
II feeding 10 hours	Dairy-free porridge ** Breast milk supplementation	100 g
III feeding 14 hours	Vegetable puree Meat puree Vegetable oil Breast milk supplementation	100 g 5 - 30 g 1 tsp
IV feeding 18 hours	Breast milk
V feeding 22 hours	Breast milk

** - diluted with breast milk

Up to 7 months, the volumes of porridge and vegetable puree should be increased to 150 g and fruit puree should be introduced.

The materials were prepared by the staff of the Department of Nutrition for Healthy and Sick Child of the Scientific Center for Children's Health and are based on the recommendations given in the "National Program for Optimizing the Feeding of Children of the First Year of Life in the Russian Federation", approved at the XVI Congress of Pediatricians of Russia (02.2009)

At about 6 months of age, the child begins to sit with support, usually at this time the first teeth are on the way. The body's need for energy, proteins, iron, phosphorus and vitamins increases. This period is remembered by parents for the first steps of the baby on the way to adulthood - the introduction of complementary foods into the child's diet.

The baby's digestive system prepares for the assimilation of new food: a number of digestive enzymes mature, a sufficient level of local immunity is formed, and the permeability of the mucous membrane of the small intestine decreases. The "spoon-pushing reflex" fades away, and the crumb acquires the ability to swallow semi-liquid and thicker food.

The timing and sequence of the introduction of complementary foods are determined by the individual characteristics of the baby and depend on his maturity, health status and type of feeding. So, if you have a lack of weight or an unstable stool, it is better to start with cereals. With excess weight and a tendency to constipation, on the contrary, introduce vegetable puree. If your baby is absolutely healthy, pediatricians and nutritionists currently recommend vegetable puree as the first complementary food.

It is very difficult to prepare high-quality, safe, homogeneous puree enriched with vitamins and minerals at home. When cooking food at home, part of the vitamins is destroyed, and it is sometimes impossible to achieve the desired degree of chopping of vegetables without the use of special equipment. That is why for the initial stage of the introduction of complementary foods, pediatricians recommend industrial products.

The advantages of industrial products include:

microbiological safety;
have a guaranteed composition with a perfectly matched and balanced ratio of nutrients, corresponding to the age characteristics of the child's body;
a guarantee that the puree from the jar with which you feed your child is not only made from specially selected products, but also tested for the content of substances harmful to a small child such as nitrates, pesticides, antibiotics, radioactive elements, etc.
additionally enriched with essential vitamins, calcium, iron and minerals.

Industrial complementary foods make it possible to diversify the child's menu as much as possible, introducing into it many components that are inaccessible for reasons of seasonality, and also, which is very important, significantly save time, leaving the mother more opportunities to communicate with the baby.

Complementary feeding rules:

a new product is not recommended to be introduced during a child's illness, in hot weather and during preventive vaccinations;
the introduction of a new product begins with 1 / 4-1 / 2 teaspoon and gradually increases its amount to the required daily volume within 5-7 days;
the next type of complementary foods should be introduced only after 2 weeks;

it is better to introduce complementary foods in the first half of the day, so that you can assess the reaction to the introduction of a new dish in the form of a change in the baby's well-being, skin condition and / or the nature of the stool;

complementary foods are given from a spoon before breastfeeding or an adapted milk formula; fruit purees and juices - after feeding, as they do not replace food intake;

at the initial stage of the introduction of complementary foods, the dishes should be homogeneous (high degree of grinding) for the complete assimilation of nutrients;

as the child grows, the consistency of the dishes should gradually change from liquid and homogeneous to thicker and more solid;

for the first feeding, vegetable purees or cereals prepared from only one type of product (monocomponent) are chosen;

portions and composition of meals should correspond to the recommended amounts for children of this age;

it is necessary to offer a new dish repeatedly, sometimes up to 10-12 times; if the child stubbornly refuses, switch to another type of complementary foods (for example, another type of vegetables);

it is advisable to keep a "food diary", which will allow you to track the relationship of an allergic reaction with a particular product.

Timely introduction of complementary foods contributes to the formation of the chewing apparatus and the correct taste orientation of the child.

Vegetable purees contain iron, potassium, organic acids and vegetable fibers, are rich in pectins that regulate intestinal activity, are a source of vegetable protein, carbohydrates and vitamin C. It is advisable to use vegetables with delicate fiber as the first vegetable puree: zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, then you can enter pumpkin and carrots.

How is zucchini useful? It is a dietary and hypoallergenic product, a source of sodium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamins B, C, E. Zucchini is rich in pectins that regulate intestinal activity.

What is pumpkin good for? Its delicate fiber is easily absorbed and normalizes the motor function of the intestines, β-carotene contributes to the development of the organs of vision. Pumpkin is a source of potassium, copper, vitamins B and A.

What are the benefits of carrots? The vitamins that make up carrots are responsible for the growth of bones, the development of vision, metabolism, the process of blood coagulation, regulate the activity of the nervous system, digestive organs, ensure the normal functioning of skin cells, heal wounds, improve the flow of oxygen to all cells of the body, increase the stability of the body to infections; have pronounced antioxidant properties. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the human body, and vitamins of group B, C, PP, E.

With age, the child's needs increase not only for proteins, fats and carbohydrates, but also vitamins and minerals. Most vitamins and minerals are not synthesized in the body and must be obtained from food. Why are they so useful?

Vitamin A (retinol):

Ensures the normal functioning of skin cells, mucous membranes;
Influences the permeability of cell membranes;
Responsible for vision, necessary for visual adaptation in the dark;
Accelerates wound healing;
Essential for bone growth.

B vitamins:

Participate in tissue respiration and energy production;
Regulate the activity of the nervous system;
Affect all types of exchange;
Play an important role in maintaining emotional health.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid):

Increases the body's resistance to infections;
Reduces vascular permeability;
Possesses pronounced antioxidant properties;
Improves bile secretion and liver function;
Affects protein formation.

Vitamin D (calciferol):

Participates in calcium-phosphorus metabolism;
Promotes the formation of teeth and bones.

Vitamin E (tocopherol):

Protects cell membranes from destruction;
Improves oxygen supply to all cells of the body.

Calcium:

Participates in the processes of excitability of nervous tissue, muscle contractility, blood coagulation processes;
Has anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects;
Activates a number of enzymes and hormones;
Regulates the permeability of cell membranes.

Necessary for the normal functioning of the brain;
It is part of the thyroid hormone - thyroxine;
It is necessary for the creation of phagocytes (protective cells) of the blood.

Magnesium:

Participates in enzyme, hormonal, carbohydrate metabolism;
Supports the work of the cardiovascular system;
Helps the body to resist stress;
Regulates the balance of calcium and sodium in cells.

Potassium:

Together with sodium, it regulates the water balance in the body and normalizes the heart rhythm;
Promotes better brain activity by improving oxygen supply;
Participates in the transmission of nerve impulses;
Reduces allergic reactions.

Sodium:

Prevents dehydration in the body;
Influences the functioning of the nervous system;
Strengthens the cardiovascular system;
Stimulates digestion (activates a number of digestive enzymes, participates in the formation of gastric juice);
Regulates the work of the excretory system.

Zinc:

Participates in the formation, growth and metabolism of cells, protein synthesis;
Promotes wound healing;
Essential for maintaining and improving memory;
Supports gustatory and olfactory sensitivity;
Regulates the absorption of carbohydrates and fats.

Iron:

Participates in the transfer of oxygen to cells and tissues;
It is part of a number of enzymes, protecting cells from destruction.

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Discussion

We started our son's lure with mashed potatoes from Heinz Pumpkin, then we added broccoli and cauliflower puree to the diet, and by the age of seven we introduced a tender rabbit meat. I understand that feeding a child with canned purees is not always an option, but my son likes them, and manufacturers for children are trying, unlike market players. So if you do not have your own farm and vegetable garden, then it is better to buy mashed potatoes in a jar.

We recently learned about the Marmaluzi brand. Lithuanian homemade baby food. It really tasted like my grandmother was cooking. My son is already a year or two, they tried mashed potatoes with fish (what a surprise it was for Nick to see real pieces of fish, he chewed them with unprecedented pleasure) and mashed potatoes rabbit + rice + zucchini. Our little aristocrat was delighted with the rabbit, in general, like my husband and I. The mashed potatoes really have a homemade taste, and the juices seem to be compotes. I recommend it to all mothers who are trying to instill in their child the taste of natural products, without any impurities, catalysts and other artificial garbage.

We introduced complementary foods in the form of cereals due to a lack of weight at 4 months. We started with dairy-free buckwheat VINNY, low-allergenic, sugar-free with prebiotics. From 5 months switched to dairy. Vegetables and fruits were introduced one at a time. Now we are eating cottage cheese and chicken.

Pah-pah, no problem, the product is hypoallergenic, with vitamins. We have neither constipation nor colic, thank God

mariba, what about your tummy? Does your baby have a regular stool?

Lumaha, don’t worry, you also need to start introducing complementary foods on time. I give my daughter Semper without a doubt, turkey meatballs are already her favorite delicacy)

I’m somehow afraid to give jars, there may be colic. so far we only eat soups

I also started with curds, the baby's allergy started from berry ones (Then I switched to vegetable soups, the baby ate, but somehow without much enthusiasm. Now we want to try Semper meat puree, the pediatrician advised us. What kind of jars did you give your children?

I started with dairy products, baby cottage cheese and then with vegetable purees.

Comment on the article "Introducing complementary foods at 6 months: where to start?"

The first complementary food they write begins a few days after vaccination with a few drops of apple juice and bring up to 2-3 teaspoons by the end of the month + they begin to give fruit puree. Please tell us how and when did you start the first complementary foods?

The first feeding of the child is online. You can start feeding your baby with vegetable puree or porridge. person online. Section: Nutrition, introduction of complementary foods (complementary foods during the day). Complementary feeding at 6 months: where to start?

Discussion

We eat 5 times a day
To date:
1 - mixture
2 - 30 grams of fruit puree + 150 cereal
3 - 20-30 grams of fruit juice + mixture
4 - 100-120 vegetable puree (sometimes with egg yolk), 90-120 mixture
5 - Mix
Sometimes I replace the first with sour milk.

We eat 5 times, we have it like this -
1st feeding - completely mixture
2e - porridge (we will soon bring it to full volume)
3e - vegetables (then add meat there) + wash down a little mixture
4- there will be fruits, curd + mixture
5e - feeding at night - mixture

Discussion

6 months is an average. At the time of the start of complementary feeding, the child should double his birth weight and sit with support (not lying down to feed). I think that in summer it is still better to start giving natural, and in winter canned food is more useful. Now I would start with pears or apples, then zucchini, potatoes. And the porridge will wait until autumn. and what about which is better, it is necessary for the child to decide. Their tastes differ from ours, it happens that you buy it, you try it, it’s delicious, and the child yells and spits, and eats some liquid, cheap and sour nonsense on both cheeks.

The last time we started complementary foods from 6 months. I started with zucchini, then cauliflower. I cooked vegetables myself. When she introduced fruit puree, Gerberovskie banks bought them, they were without any additives. Porridge was administered closer to 9 months.

First feeding ???. Parenting experience. A child from birth to one year. Section: Parenting experience (How to introduce the first complementary foods, more precisely, until what time will it be necessary to supplement GM (I plan to slowly replace feedings)).

Discussion

Complementary foods are introduced at 6 months. Breast milk supplementation remains. But if you are completely unbearable, be patient at least up to six months, breastfeed - after 6 months, the concentration of antibodies in milk decreases, and until that time, every day of feeding gives the baby something useful.
Yes, yes, I say this, sobbing every day, but still holding out from GV up to 5 months. and weeks. :))

complementary foods - the introduction of a new porridge. Nutrition, introduction of complementary foods. A child from birth to one year. Care and upbringing of a child under one year old: nutrition, illness 1. Do we eat a portion of the first and at the end a spoonful of a new one? or at the beginning? 2. in one feeding they ate the normally habitual one, and in another they gave it to ...

Discussion

Just today we went according to the second option: in the morning I gave tsp. "new" porridge, in the evening (as always) will receive a little less than the usual portion of the "old" porridge.
But this is only for the first day (as in science - a new product in the morning, so that the reaction can be seen). Starting tomorrow, I will decrease the portion of the "old" one and increase the amount of the "new" one. I will give the "new" one before the "old" one.

I immediately introduced 60 grams the next day 120, the next day 150. The second porridge is the same, but not two porridges at once, but just the same one. Porridge is introduced in three days, two of them can be experienced with a smaller portion. IMHO. And you will shoot yourself with spoons to introduce porridge :)

Complementary feeding today is introduced according to one of two techniques, which are fundamentally different from each other. Each of them is based on its own concept.

Pediatric complementary foods. Its basis is the belief that a child older than 4-6 months begins to lack the energy value of breast milk or formula. The introduction of new products into the baby's diet is intended to fill the lack of necessary elements.
Pedagogical complementary feeding is the second type of technique, which involves the continuation of lactation for up to a year or more. Acquaintance with new products is for informational purposes only and is not intended to fill the lack of energy needs. The child, according to this feeding technique, tries absolutely everything that the parents eat, while the food is not crushed or milled in mashed potatoes.

What point of view does the World Health Organization take on this issue? She takes a neutral position, which we will talk about further.

Pediatric complementary feeding involves the introduction into the diet of precisely those products that will make up for the missing nutritional value of breast milk when the baby is growing up.

Research and scientific evidence have made it possible to formulate basic rules for the nutrition of children under 2 years of age. The issue of developing the concept of feeding young children, including complementary foods, was widely covered, which was considered at a global conference attended by experts from WHO and UNICEF. A number of provisions were adopted.

Complementary feeding rules

The best food is breast milk. Having a choice between natural and artificial feeding, the first should be preferred. Breastfeeding creates ideal conditions for the harmonious development of the baby.
Complementary feeding according to medical indications. For the first six months of life, the child is exclusively breastfed. The absence of any other medical indications provides for the introduction of complementary foods after 6 months. Until this period, the child does not need additional drinks and food. It is recommended to maintain lactation for up to 2 years or more.
Balanced diet. Food for a baby should be rich in useful minerals and vitamins, and also correspond to the capabilities of the child's body. The amount of food should be weighed against age norms. New foods should be introduced into the diet gradually, in small doses. The growth of a baby implies an increase in the amount of food consumed.
Variety of flavors. According to the approved scheme for the introduction of complementary foods by the WHO, the child's food should be varied. The children's diet must include vegetables, cereals, poultry, meat, eggs and fish. Lack of breast milk can be replenished with mineral and vitamin complexes, which could add nutritional value to the daily diet.
Adaptation of food according to age. At the age of 6 months, the child begins to eat pureed or semi-solid food, puree. From the age of 8 months, it is possible to switch to the use of foods that can be eaten by hand (we recommend that you read :). After one year, the child can begin to feed the food that the rest of the family consumes.
Continuation of lactation. The main food is still mother's milk. Complementary feeding, according to WHO, is introduced in order to meet the increasing energy needs, because with age the child becomes more active. The baby should receive breast milk in the required amount. The tandem "mother-baby" and feeding "on demand" lasts up to a year or even two.

Will I feed all ages submissive?

The description of the rules and actions is presented above in accordance with the opinions of a whole council of specialists. Among other things, parents should take into account the individual characteristics and readiness of their child to introduce complementary foods. A baby who is lagging behind in weight gain will require earlier dates for starting complementary foods - 4 months of age in this case will be justified. Another child feels great and develops fully, eating only mother's milk. Perhaps, in this case, the introduction of complementary foods should be started closer to 8 months.

All healthy babies, according to WHO recommendations, should start trying complementary foods no earlier than 6 months. Earlier periods of complementary feeding will help reduce lactation, which will eventually become impossible up to one and a half years, as recommended by the main pediatrics in Russia, or up to 2 years, according to the World Health Organization.

Yakov Yakovlev, an AKEV expert, argues that 6 months of age is not a mandatory number, but only the average time to start complementary feeding. It is preferable to start the introduction of new products a little later. Mothers of formula-fed or breastfed babies, whose children gain weight well, may well heed this advice (for more details, see the article :). The only indicator for an earlier start of complementary feeding is underweight (we recommend reading :).

Complementary feeding table

This article tells about typical ways of solving your questions, but each case is unique! If you want to know from me how to solve your particular problem - ask your question. It's fast and free!

Breastfeeding is maintained as much as possible when new products are introduced. Babies on IV should receive 1-2 cups of cow's milk from 8 months. For a more detailed nutritional plan, refer to tables compiled by pediatricians.

The World Health Organization points out the importance of the following points:

It is difficult to strike a balance when switching to new products. Not only does the child's body have a hard time coping with the assimilation of new types of food, but the food itself may not be nutritious enough. Experts from the World Health Organization note that many children under 5 years of age do not receive the required amount of nutritious and energy foods. The child's diet should be balanced and complete, and offered in sufficient quantity.
Product safety. When preparing food, you need to make it as safe as possible for your baby. Properly cooked food will reduce the risk of intestinal infections.
Interest in new things is encouraged. Your baby's interest in new types of food should be maintained and developed by helping him become familiar with new types of foods.

If the child is interested in some product that is not prohibited, you can try to give it unscheduled

Algorithm for the introduction of complementary foods

WHO step-by-step instructions for mothers are as follows:

Patience. The introduction of complementary foods requires maximum sensitivity from the mother. Be prepared for the fact that not everything that you cook will be appreciated by the crumb. Be patient, don't yell, and force you to eat. Talk in a soft voice while eating and make eye contact. Feeding should be done slowly, slowly.
Purity. Do not forget about hygiene of cutlery and plates, as well as thorough washing of food. Teach your baby to eat clean. To do this, always wipe down the soiled table and do not forget to remove traces of food from the child's face and hands.
Gradual introduction of products. Introducing new foods should start with small portions. With a positive reaction of the body, gradually increase the volume.
Adapt your food. The consistency of the food must comply with age standards. An older baby also gets a more varied consistency of products.
Number of feedings by age. Consider age recommendations for feeding babies. Complementary foods for a baby 6 months old are introduced 2-3 times a day (for more details in the article:). This number increases to 4 when the baby grows up a little. When appetite appears between feedings, you can enter an additional 1 or 2 snacks.
Consider your child's preferences. Try to make your child like the food you offer him. Lack of interest in a particular dish can be changed by experimenting with the combination or consistency of the foods.
Increasing the amount of drinking. After a year, when less breast milk is consumed, the child should be given various compotes, sugar-free baby juices or baby teas to drink more often.

Patience and love are the keys to a good appetite

It is strictly forbidden to force the child to eat. The introduction of complementary foods should be voluntary. Violence in this regard will lead to the child's refusal from any type of food. Create an environment conducive to trying new foods so that your child enjoys the process. A positive attitude of parents, affection and attention are the main companions of starting a new activity.

The introduction of complementary foods is an important stage in the life and development of a child. Correct motivation and easy mastering will help in the end to get a well-eating baby, and not a stubborn and a little bit. All WHO advice is intended to organize feeding as safely and comfortably as possible. Taking into account the advice of specialists, you guarantee your child a harmonious development based on a healthy and balanced diet.

A six-month-old baby often takes an interest in adult food, which his body begins to need. From the table, parents will learn how to properly feed a child of 6 months. Correct change in the diet will allow you to switch to new dishes without disturbing digestion.

Specialists of the online store "Dochki-Sinochki" will acquaint with the range of baby food used as complementary foods.

A detailed scheme for the introduction of complementary foods from 6 months

Before starting feeding, it is important to know what food and in what portions you can give your baby in the first days. The scheme for introducing complementary foods from 6 months is designed for 7-10 days and implies the child's use of half or one teaspoon of additional food. This is the portion for the first day. The main course of complementary foods should be milk porridge, vegetable or fruit puree.

Complementary feeding scheme from 6 months. The first complementary foods are signed on a daily basis throughout the week. Each day of the week has its own portion:

breakfast of the first day - 2.5-5 g (up to 1 tsp);
breakfast of the second day - 10 g (2 tsp);
breakfast of the third day - 15-20 g (3-4 tsp);
lunch of the fourth day - 20-30 g (4-6 tsp);
lunch of the fifth day - 50-75 g (10-15 h. l.);
lunch of the sixth day - 100-120 g (10-12 dessert spoons);
lunch of the seventh day - 150-160 g (15-16 dessert spoons).

Important!

The feeding scheme for a child at 6 months provides for the gradual introduction of new food of a thick consistency (without pieces). It is better to start feeding before the first, second or third main breastfeeding or formula feeding. In the afternoon, there will be time to monitor the reaction of the baby's body to a new product.

We introduce complementary foods at 6 months. Table in grams

From the second week of successful feeding, a portion of corn, buckwheat, rice milk porridge or mashed zucchini, cauliflower, pumpkin should be 150-160 g per day. The feeding scheme looks optimal from 6 months, when the table includes low-fat cottage cheese and vegetable or butter, useful for the formation of bone and muscle tissues. You can add no more than 4 g of butter to the main dish (porridge, mashed potatoes).

The complementary feeding table from 6 months has been developed with the introduction of exclusively one-component dishes and products into it. This means that six-month-old babies are not recommended to prepare meals from several ingredients at once, since it will be difficult to determine the allergenic component.

Important!

The complementary feeding table from 6 months includes few products and dishes, and the portions in the first week are very small. However, half a month after the start of complementary feeding, the daily volume of additional food is sufficient to replace one daily feeding.

Complementary feeding from 6 months. Menu in the table

For a six-month-old baby with an underweight, the main course of complementary foods should be buckwheat or corn milk porridge. It is porridge that will contribute to the rapid weight gain. The table for the first feeding from 6 months also includes mashed potatoes from anti-allergenic green vegetables. This dish is recommended for children with stool problems.

In our online store you can choose healthy complementary foods for six-month-old babies: vegetable purees ("Grandma's basket" broccoli, Hipp zucchini with potatoes), fruit ("Agusha" apple-banana, apple-cottage cheese, "FrutoNyanya" apple-apricot with
cream, apple-pear with cream), various cereals (Heinz, Fleur Alpine Organic, "Baby") and other dishes.

When preparing food for complementary foods, you must not:

the dish contained food additives (spices, salt, sugar, thickeners);
the food did not have a puree consistency;
gluten grains (barley, rye, wheat) were used.

conclusions

The feeding scheme for a baby from 6 months is based on the gradual introduction of new products into the diet for 10 days. The initial dosage is 2.5-5 g of porridge or mashed potatoes with a daily increase in the daily food volume by 1.5-2 times. After a second week of trouble-free complementary feeding, one complementary feeding can be substituted.

The complementary feeding table from 6 months contains products and dishes that are extremely useful for the development of the child. Before entering them into the menu, you need to consult with your pediatrician to get additional recommendations on nutrition specifically for your baby.