Weaning the baby. Feeding in the eighth and ninth month

The feeding of the baby and the end of the breastfeeding supposes that a lot of doubts arise in the parents when it comes to knowing if they are giving their children the correct products during the stage of the weaning . Once the exclusive breastfeeding ends, according to experts in the sixth month

Once the exclusive breastfeeding ends, according to experts in the sixth month of life, solid foods should be introduced gradually, following the nutritional and nutritional needs of the small ones, and maintaining the contribution of breast milk or formula until, at least, two years of life.

According to the specialists of the National Institute of Pediatrics of Mexico and the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, fruits, vegetables and cereals are included in the baby's diet from the sixth month, while meats, fish, legumes and egg are advised from the eighth.

Types of food in the eighth month of the baby

When the child reaches eight months the meats, fish and eggscan be introduced. The INP advises the meat of chicken and veal, well ground or in purees, like the fish. For the egg, it is better to start with the cooked yolk.

As for the amounts, it is recommended to give one or two small tablespoons of these foods once or twice a day, interspersed with three or more spoons of vegetables, fruits and cereals. It is advisable that the meat and fish are prepared first by themselves to check the tolerance of the small one, before mixing it with vegetables.

Starting this month the patterns of three daily meals should be established with complementary foods, so that the baby adapts to the schedules of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Types of food in the ninth month of the baby

Once the child is already eating vegetables, fruits, meats and fish, you can include legumes such as lentils or beans in porridges in your diet as of the ninth month pa , in addition to new cereals based on wheat.The quantities of the foods already present in the diet can be maintained as in the eighth month, with the variety increasing little by little. As for

the legumes, it is best to start with one or two tablespoons a day. Sources:

WHO