Baby food supplementation is a problem that every new parent faces, but there are some common misconceptions that can have a negative impact on your baby's health. This article will introduce the common misunderstandings when babies eat complementary foods, and help new parents better understand the correct way to add complementary foods to their babies.
Myth 1: Add complementary food too early.
Many parents start adding complementary foods to their babies when they are very young, and some parents even start adding complementary foods when their babies are less than four months old. This practice is incorrect, because the baby's digestive system is not fully developed before four months, and adding complementary foods too early can easily lead to indigestion, diarrhea, allergies and other problems in the baby. Therefore, the time for the baby to add complementary food should be more than four months, and it should be decided according to the actual physical condition of the baby.
Myth 2: Adding too many complementary foods.
Some parents want their babies to grow quickly, so they add too many complementary foods to their babies. This practice is also incorrect. The baby's digestive system is relatively fragile in early childhood, and too much complementary food will overburden the baby's digestive system, resulting in diarrhea, constipation and other problems. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the appropriate amount when adding complementary food to the baby, and decide the amount and type of addition according to the actual needs of the baby.
Myth 3: Adding too fine complementary food.
Some parents add overly delicate complementary foods to their babies in order to better digest and absorb the nutrients in the food. This practice is also incorrect. Too delicate complementary foods will make the baby's chewing function not get enough exercise, and it will also affect the baby's swallowing ability and digestion ability. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the thickness and thickness of complementary foods when adding complementary foods to their babies, so that the babies can gradually adapt to the texture and taste of various foods.
Myth 4: Don't pay attention to hygiene.
In the process of adding complementary food to the baby, some parents do not pay attention to hygiene, resulting in diarrhea and other problems in the baby. Therefore, parents should pay attention to hygiene when adding complementary food to their babies to ensure that the tableware is clean and the ingredients are fresh, so as to avoid digestive problems caused by food contamination in the baby.
Myth 5: Ignoring allergic reactions.
Some babies will have allergic reactions such as rash, diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms after adding complementary foods. Some parents will ignore these reactions and continue to give their baby the same complementary food, which can lead to worsening of their baby's allergy symptoms. Therefore, parents should pay attention to the baby's reaction when adding complementary foods to their babies, and if the baby has allergic symptoms, they should stop adding the food immediately and seek help from a doctor.
To sum up, the common misunderstandings when babies eat complementary foods include adding complementary foods too early, adding too much complementary food, adding too fine complementary foods, not paying attention to hygiene and ignoring allergic reactions. In order to ensure the health of the baby, parents should pay attention to avoid these misunderstandings, decide the amount and type of complementary food according to the actual physical condition and needs of the baby, and pay attention to the thickness and hygiene. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the baby's reaction, if you have allergic symptoms, you should stop adding the food in time and seek help from a doctor.