The menu of the child is 8 months. Introducing meat
Now the kid is more active than ever! This is a real fidget! Actively creeps, explores every meter of the apartment several times a day, walks by the pedestal, tries to jump and dance. The kid spends a tremendous amount of energy on the exploration of the surrounding world and its reserves should be regularly replenished. Therefore the menu of the child is 8 months more extensive. It's time to introduce meat into the lure of the baby.
Meat is a source of vitamins, proteins,easily digestible iron. It is an indispensable element of nutrition, which helps the child's organism to develop fully. Proteins contribute to the formation of antibodies that protect the child from microbes and viruses. Iron increases the level of hemoglobin.
First, in the child's menu, 8 months are enteredlow-fat varieties of poultry meat. Initially, this is not even boiled meat, but only broth from its cooking. Like any new product, it is introduced into the constant diet gradually, for the first time no more than 1-2 teaspoons. Then a few days to observe the reaction of the baby, do not exclude the appearance of diathesis. If the body reacts normally, gradually the portion increases and the meat of the baby is added to the diet of the baby for 8 months.
How to cook meat at home? For this, all films and veins are removed from it. Next, the fillet is cooked for two hours without salt and seasonings. The finished product is several times passed through a meat grinder or transformed into a puree with the help of a food processor or a blender. First, the child is given one spoonful of meat, then the portion is increased to 50-70 grams. Gradually, low-fat light beets are added to beef.
Quite useful in its properties, the liver, itsalready can be led to the menu of the child for 8 months. Some children are even strongly recommended by pediatricians to use this product. The liver is useful in the deficiency of iron and anemia. Take veal or chicken liver and cook for 20 minutes. Then it is crushed or wiped. To get a more liquid consistency dilute boiled squash or broccoli.
If you give meat in its pure form, then this food cancause heaviness in the baby's ventricle. It is recommended to dilute meat puree with vegetable. Tavern, carrots, broccoli or cauliflower, a little later in this list is added potatoes.
At this age many babies already appearedfirst teeth. So it's time to start giving finely chopped vegetables, fruits and meat. Just when cooking does not grind to a pasty state, and cut with a sharp knife. Thus, the kid will learn to work with the jaw and chew food.
The 8-month-old baby menu necessarily contains meat,various cereal cereals, fruit and vegetable purees. If in the previous period no dairy products were introduced, then it is necessary to do it now. And, of course, breastfeeding continues.
Child feeding regimen 8 months:
6:00 -7: 00 in the morning. Breastfeeding or a mixture, 200ml.
10:00. The kid breakfasts with a porridge (170 grams), fruit puree (30 grams) and a half egg yolk.
14:00. At lunchtime, vegetable mashed potatoes (160 grams), meat puree (50-60 grams) are offered. You can mix them. Drink fruit juice (70 grams)
18:00. Breastfeeding or a mixture (120 ml.) Is repeated, a curd (40 grams), fruit puree (50-60 grams) is given.
Before going to bed, breastfeeding (mixture) or 200 ml. kefir.
It is not necessary to prepare a baby foodyourself. Not every mother has such an opportunity. An excellent alternative will be purchased, ready-made puree in jars. This is a fully balanced diet, designed to meet the age requirements of the baby's body. It is convenient that the age of the child is indicated on the jars. The production of baby food is closely monitored. The main thing is to pay attention to the shelf life of the finished product. A low-quality product will also be indicated by a bloated lid.
