Detailed dietary guidelines for your baby's meals and milk after one year of age
1. Detailed arrangements for the main meal
Variety of ingredients
Vegetables: Introduce a variety of colored vegetables, such as carrots, spinach, pumpkin, tomatoes, etc., to ensure that your baby is getting rich in vitamins and minerals.
Fruits: Give seasonal fruits, such as apples, bananas, oranges, etc., which are both fresh and nutritious.
Cereals: Whole grain products such as oats, rice, millet, and noodles are provided to provide energy and dietary fiber for your baby.
Protein: Lean meat, poultry, fish, tofu, etc. are all good proteins** that help your baby's growth and development.
Texture and cooking style
Initial: Cook food softly, puree or cut into small pieces for your baby to chew and swallow.
Gradual transition: As the baby's chewing ability improves, gradually increase the roughness and hardness of food, such as soft rice, small pieces of meat, etc.
Cooking method: steaming, boiling, stewing, less oil, less salt, less sugar, to retain the original flavor of the ingredients.
Introduction of allergic foods
Common allergies: eggs, peanuts, milk, wheat, soybeans, fish, shellfish, etc.
Introduction: Introduce only one new food at a time, observe for 2-3 days, confirm that there is no allergic reaction, and then introduce the next one.
Allergic symptoms: Pay attention to whether the baby has rash, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspnea and other allergic symptoms, if there is any abnormality, stop eating immediately and consult a doctor.
Flavoring with additives
Avoid added salt: Your baby's kidneys are not yet fully developed, and too much salt can put a strain on the kidneys.
Less sugar: Too much sugar not only affects your baby's taste development, but can also lead to obesity and tooth decay.
Natural condiments: Some natural condiments, such as lemon juice, coriander, etc., can be used to enhance the taste and flavor of food.
Eat regularly and quantitatively
Establish a regular eating schedule: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two light snacks should be relatively fixed.
Control the amount of food: Provide the right amount of food according to your baby's actual needs to avoid excessive or insufficient food.
Encourage your baby to eat on their own: Cultivate your baby's ability to eat on their own, increasing their interest and curiosity about food.
2. Milk intake and arrangement
Breastfeeding vs. formula options
Breastfeeding: If possible, breastfeeding until your baby is two years old or longer is the best option.
Formula milk selection: If breastfeeding is not possible or breast milk is insufficient, choose a formula that is appropriate for your baby's age and constitution. Pay attention to the ingredient list and nutrition facts list, and choose products with few additives and low sugar.
Daily milk intake
After one year old, babies still need to consume a certain amount of milk every day to obtain nutrients such as calcium and protein. It is generally recommended to consume about 500 ml of milk per day.
With the increase of the baby's intake of other foods and the diversification of complementary foods, the milk intake can be gradually reduced to 300-400ml per day.
Advice on how to pair milk with a meal
Breakfast pairing: A glass of milk (about 200ml) is provided for breakfast, accompanied by cereals, fruits and other foods.
Lunch & Dinner: Solid food is the main part of the main meal, and milk can be used as a snack between meals or a meal before bedtime.
Pay attention to the baby's satiety and hunger, and flexibly adjust the ratio and timing of milk and meals.
The temperature of the milk and how it is drunk
The milk should be at a moderate temperature, neither too hot nor too cold, so as not to irritate the baby's mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
Encouraging your baby to drink from a cup and gradually weaning yourself from the bottle will help develop your baby's oral coordination and ability to eat independently.
In short, the baby's diet after the age of one should be varied, balanced and nutritious. In terms of meals, it is necessary to pay attention to the selection of ingredients, cooking methods, the introduction of allergic foods and the addition of condimentsWhen it comes to milk intake, it is important to pay attention to the choice of breastfeeding and formula, the daily intake, and the recommendation of pairing it with meals. Through scientific dietary arrangements and careful observation and adjustment, I believe that every baby can grow up healthily!