Cereals in the baby's diet
The baby's diet is one of the most important concerns of parents. Once the time comes for weaning and gradually abandon breastfeeding, there is also the question of what kind of food to give and how often. The cereals are one of the first food groups given to the baby, due to its richness in carbohy
The baby's diet is one of the most important concerns of parents. Once the time comes for weaning and gradually abandon breastfeeding, there is also the question of what kind of food to give and how often.
The cereals are one of the first food groups given to the baby, due to its richness in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and fiber, essential for the baby's growth and development.
When and how to introduce cereals into the diet
According to the National Institute of Pediatrics of Mexico IN (INP), cereals must be introduced into the baby's diet after the sixth or seventh month of life, along with two other food groups , vegetables and fruits. Regarding the amounts and the frequency, experts recommend starting the first month with
one or two tablespoons once or twice a day, and preferably in the morning to develop the habit of breakfast. As of the eighth month, the amount of cereals
that the baby will take will increase and, when he turns one year old, he will be able to drink a quarter of a cup a day. It should not be forgotten that at this age, breastfeeding or formula milk continues. For this reason, it is best to start mixing the cereals with milk and give them in the bottle, and later they can be given in porridge. Recommended cereals for the baby Whenever a
new food
is introduced into the baby's diet, the INP experts recommend giving it only for three days to check the toddler's tolerance. The first cereals should not contain gluten, for example rice or corn. From the eighth or ninth month, those with gluten can also be given, such as wheat, oats, barley and rye
. Sources:National Institute of Pediatrics of Mexico
Patricia García
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