Readiness of the child to switch to a new diet
It depends on several factors:
- whether you continue breastfeeding;
- how much the child has teeth;
- activity and general health of the child;
- number of feedings.
Answering these questions, Mom realizes if her child is ready for the transition to a new menu, and begins to plan it. In fact, this is a very serious matter, because now the baby's body requires a lot of such microelements and vitamins, which previously needed much less.
How to feed a child after 1 year?
The main recommendation, how to properly feed a child in 1 year, is the gradual expansion of the food ration and the reduction of the degree of their grinding. If earlier all the dishes the child received in the form of puree, but now (with 4 or more teeth) you can try to enlarge pieces of food, stimulate chewing.
Basic rules how to feed a child in 1 year:
- In the diet of a one-year-old child, such products as cereals, bread, milk (perhaps, breastfeeding) and cottage cheese, vegetables, fruits, eggs, meat and fish must be present.
- Every day a child should eat vegetables, cereals, something dairy and bread. The rest of the products alternate, giving 4-5 times a week.
It is desirable that the day was about 4-5 feedings: breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. - At least one dish in each feeding should be hot.
- Do not forget about the liquid after feeding - water, compote, not strong tea, but try to drink as much as possible 30 minutes after eating, and at least an hour before, so as not to stretch the stomach and not worsen the digestive process.
- If the mother is wondering how often to feed a child 1 year with meat , it is best to give it about 4-5 times a week. Most importantly, to ensure that the baby receives all the necessary products in various combinations, did not remain hungry and did not lose appetite.