For babies, weaning is one of the exciting developmental milestones in the first year of eating habits. However, for mothers, weaning is a very tough "battle", especially in the beginning stage.
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Signs that your baby is ready:
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To win this tough "war", every little detail needs to be noted. Refer to the secret to properly weaning children with mother MarryBaby!
From 4 to 6 months old is the right time for mothers to start solids baby food . However, in reality, each baby will have a different development rate and instead of making up his or her own decision, mothers should follow up to make sure the baby is ready for a new step.
- The baby seems to be hungry faster than usual.
- Frequent night crying and waking up in the middle of the night asking for food
- Babies seem to "crave" every time when they watch their parents eat
- Baby has good control over head and neck
For the first time for babies to eat solids, mothers should choose benign foods such as cereals, bananas, apples, butter ... Or more simply, mothers can choose processed baby food snacks. This will save you more time.
Start to feed your baby when he feels hungry and feel comfortable, not pressured by anything. The ideal meal to start solids should be lunch. Feed your baby one spoon at a time and wait until he opens his mouth to feed the next spoon. If possible, the mother can let the baby hold her own spoon to practice eating by herself.
-Start with dilute food, then slowly move to solid
- Do not force your baby to eat too much, so stop as soon as the baby shows signs of not "cooperating"
Feed your baby in small increments, and wait at least 3 days after trying a new food to see if your baby's body reacts to this food.
- When buying processed foods, mothers should pay attention to choosing reputable products with clear origins. It's best to choose organic, preservative-free foods.
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