Your baby's immune system is not yet fully developed, so you need to pay special attention to hygiene when making complementary foods, and here are some suggestions:
1.Ingredient selection: Choose fresh, clean, and pollution-free ingredients, and avoid using expired or spoiled ingredients.
2.Wash your hands: Always wash your hands thoroughly, including your fingers, palms and wrists, before preparing complementary foods to avoid the spread of bacteria and viruses.
3.Ingredient washing: Wash ingredients thoroughly, especially vegetables and fruits, to remove dirt and bacteria from the surface.
4.Knives and cutting boards: Use clean knives and cutting boards to avoid cross-contamination with raw meat, fish, and other ingredients. It is recommended to use knives and cutting boards that are specially designed for the production of baby complementary foods.
5.Cooking temperature: Make sure the food is well cooked to kill bacteria and viruses. For ingredients such as meat and fish, make sure they are cooked thoroughly.
6.Storage and heating: Prepared complementary foods should be stored in a timely manner to avoid prolonged exposure to room temperature. When heating complementary foods, make sure that the temperature reaches the right temperature to kill any bacteria that may be present.
7.Clean the kitchen: Clean the kitchen in a timely manner after making complementary foods, including knives, cutting boards, cooking utensils, etc., to avoid bacterial growth.
In short, the hygiene of the baby food production process is very important, and parents should strictly abide by the hygiene standards to ensure that the baby food is safe and hygienic. If you have any concerns or questions, it is advisable to consult a doctor or professional dietitian.