1. Vegetable supplementary food
Vegetables are an indispensable part of your baby's complementary food, they are rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which are essential for your baby's growth and development. For babies as young as 14 months old, you can try the following vegetable complementary foods:
Carrot puree: Wash and peel the carrots, cut them into small pieces, steam them, and puree them in a food processor. Carrots are rich in -carotene, which is beneficial for your baby's vision development.
Pumpkin puree: Peel and remove the seeds of the pumpkin, cut it into small pieces and steam it, and press it into a puree for the baby to eat. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as minerals such as potassium and magnesium.
Broccoli puree: Wash the broccoli, blanch it in boiling water, then remove and puree it in a food processor. Broccoli is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, which helps to boost your baby's immunity.
2. Fruit food
Fruits are another important part of your baby's complementary food, as they are not only sweet in taste, but also rich in vitamins and minerals. For babies as young as 14 months old, try the following fruit-based foods:
Apple puree: Wash, peel and core apples, cut them into small pieces, steam them, and puree them in a food processor. Apples are rich in pectin and vitamin C, which help your baby's digestion and immunity.
Mashed bananas: Peel the banana and cut it into small pieces and puree it with a food processor. Bananas are rich in potassium and vitamin B6, which are beneficial for the development of your baby's nervous system.
Pear puree: Wash, peel and core the pears, cut them into small pieces, steam them, and press them into a puree for the baby to eat. Pears have the effect of moistening the lungs and relieving cough, which is beneficial to the baby's respiratory health.
3. Protein supplementary food
Protein is an important foundation for your baby's growth and development, so it is necessary to add an appropriate amount of protein food to your complementary food. For babies as young as 14 months old, try the following protein foods:
Egg yolk puree: Remove the yolk from the boiled egg and puree it with a spoon. Egg yolks are rich in high-quality protein and nutrients such as lecithin, which are beneficial for your baby's brain and body development. However, it should be noted that the baby should be observed for allergy to egg yolk when adding it for the first time.
Minced porridge: Lean meat (e.g. chicken, pork, etc.) is minced and boiled with rice to make porridge. This porridge is rich in nutrients such as protein and iron, which help your baby's hematopoietic function and muscle development. During the boiling process, you can add some minced vegetables in moderation to increase the nutrition and taste.
Fish puree: Choose fish with few spines (such as salmon, cod, etc.), steam it, and then remove the bones and press it into a puree. Fish is rich in nutrients such as DHA, which is beneficial for your baby's brain development and vision protection.
4. Other complementary food suggestions
In addition to the above three types of complementary foods, you can also try the following complementary foods according to your baby's actual situation and nutritional needs:
Noodles and food: You can choose soft noodles with some vegetables and minced meat cooked together for your baby. Noodles are rich in nutrients such as carbohydrates and proteins, making them easy to digest and absorb.
Tofu complementary food: Soy products such as tofu brain or soft tofu are rich in high-quality protein and nutrients such as calcium, which are beneficial to the development of your baby's bones and teeth. Tofu can be cut into small pieces or pureed for your baby to eat.
Complementary food of cereals: Adding some grains such as millet, oats, red beans, etc. can increase the nutritional value and taste diversity of complementary foods. You can boil multigrains with rice into porridge or rice cereal for your baby to eat.
When adding complementary foods, there are also the following points to be aware of:
Gradually increase the type and quantity of complementary foods to avoid problems such as indigestion or allergies caused by excessive one-time addition;
Pay attention to observe the baby's reaction and bowel movements, and adjust the type and quantity of complementary food in time if there is any abnormality;
Keep complementary foods clean and hygienic to avoid food contamination and other problems such as food poisoning in babies;
Encourage your baby to experiment with a variety of ingredients and textures to develop good eating habits and taste preferences.