Feeding the baby in the fourth month

Proper feeding of the baby

It is important to know how and when to enter food for children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast feeding for the first six months after delivery, and is fully dependent, but most children between the ages of 4 months to 6 months show a willingness to start eating solid foods as a supplement to breastfeeding or [1] It is best to wait until the baby is six months old before the food is served, because the mother's milk contains enough nutrients until the age of 6 months. This helps ensure that they have full health benefits from breastfeeding [6] Six months later, mother's milk or artificial substitutes will not be sufficient for the child to cover his / her food needs, especially iron. [3] However, if the mother feels that the baby is ready for food six months ago, Of solids. [2] Introduction of solids very early The introduction of solids very early - that is, before the age of 4 months - leads to the following risks: [4] Entering food into the respiratory tract. Children receive more or less of their energy and nutrients. Increased risk of obesity. stomach trouble. 

Entering food too late Starting food very late - after 6 months - leads to the following risks: [4] Slow growth of the child. Iron deficiency in infants who breastfeed. Delayed development of motor mouth functions. Child aversion of solid foods. Signs of child readiness for solid foods The child is most likely ready to experience solid food when the following signs appear: the ability to control the movement of his head and to sit upright in a high chair. [5] Increasing the weight of a child, ie when weighing up to twice the weight at birth, The child can weigh at least 6 kg. [5] The child can close his mouth around a spoon. [5] The child stops using his tongue to push food out of his mouth, and begins to develop the process of moving food from front to back in the mouth. Pay attention to food when others eat. [6] Keep most baby food in his mouth and chew it. 

The right food for the baby In the fourth month, the right food for the baby at this stage is the mother's milk or infant formula. Breastfeeding should not be stopped because milk is the main source of food and energy needed by the child. [7] Of foods are easy to digest, and attention to the texture and viscosity of food, at first must be introduced only one type of food mashed well to become smooth. [8] Here are some examples of foods can be introduced in infant food: [5] mashed vegetables : (Squash, carrots). Mashed fruits: (apples, bananas, peaches). Prepared cereals supported by iron. There is no precise amount of food for this age, but the child often has a spoonful of two tablespoons of mashed food. This amount is gradually increased over time. [7] The mother can start feeding the baby about a teaspoon of (5 - 5) teaspoons of breast milk or its substitutes, and then reduce the amount of fluid in children's food and increase its density gradually. [5] Tips on feeding the baby in the fourth month Avoid forcing the child To eat, if he cries when you start to eat, may not be a child (7) Avoid forcing the child to finish the whole food, because the child's appetite can change from day to day. [9] Avoid feeding the spoon, or it may not be hungry, then leave it and try again after a day or two. (7) Enter one new food at a time, and then wait two to three days before serving new food to make sure the child is not feeling it. [5] Foods that cause allergies to help prevent food allergies, these foods include: eggs, fish, peanuts and nuts [1] Potential signs of food allergies include: [10] rash. Bloating or increased gases. diarrhea. Vomiting. Breathing problems. [9] Pain in the abdomen. [9] Give the child full attention when feeding him, talk to him and help him [11] Make the child open his mouth before feeding him. [9] Allow the child to touch food [9] Be patient when introducing new foods. [9] Signs of hunger and satiety in children Observe the signs of hunger and satiety in children to continue feeding or stop, which we will talk about in detail. Signs of hunger in the child: [9] Be enthusiastic and move his lips when placed in the dining chair. He opens his mouth when serving food. Leaning forward and trying to reach the food. Signs of satiety in the child: [9] Close his mouth when serving food. The food is pushed away. Crying out of the dining chair. Important guidelines to prevent the introduction of honey to baby food, because it contains bacteria that can cause a condition called Botulism, a rare but serious condition. [6] Prevent the child to drink cow's milk until the age of the year, children under the age (6) Do not give the child any solid food until the age of 4 to 6 months, because the child will not be able to digest it and may suffocate. [6] Do not add salt or sugar to children's food. [6] 9] Children have all the fluids they need from breastmilk or infant formula, so they do not need drinks and juices As these drinks can cause early tooth decay. [9]