Weaning

As your child grows older, you will begin to notice a big difference in your child’s eating habits. At this age, it is common for children to begin eating less, while becoming selective about what they eat.

At the age of six months, your child will begin to show signs of readiness for the transition to first solid foods.

At 6 months old, your growing child will begin to need more to meet their nutritional needs.

As your child begins to sprout teeth, they will be able to chew on small soft lumps between the gums. Your child will no longer be limited to soft velvety food.

When your child reaches 8 months of age, your child will be able to pick up small finger foods with their improved motor skills.

Vastly improved motor skills are a major milestone for your child at 9 months old. Children at this age may be able to transfer objects from one hand to another and pick up small pieces of food already.

By the 10^th month, your child’s digestive system will have grown to accept a variety of food. Your child should be able to enjoy slightly larger pieces of food with a heavier texture.

Most children have their own ways to tell you whether they are hungry or full. How you respond to these cues will help your child understand your reactions and his own expectations.

Your child’s nutritional needs should be varied in a balanced baby diet that provides energy and support your child’s rapid growth.

During your child’s growing years, it is important to have the right amount of nutrients to support that growth. Macronutrients are nutrients required in big quantities for our bodies.

Every day you give your child three meals and a snack or two. That’s four to five “plates” in which to provide your growing child all the micronutrients he needs to grow healthy to develop as he should.

As the saying goes, you are what you eat. That saying is especially true for young children. The right nutrition during early childhood can have an important impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn and have a more prosperous future.

As any parent would know, raising a child is never easy especially when it comes to eating. Most moms and dads would already have a long list of do’s and don’ts from relatives, in-laws, and just about anyone who’s seen their cute little child. 

As a parent, you may be often worried about whether your child is getting enough iron daily. However, on the other hand, you may also be concerned about providing too much iron for your child.

You have probably been hearing a lot of information about making sure your child gets adequate amounts of micronutrients every day, especially iron, for healthy growth and development.

As any parent would know, raising a child is never easy especially when it comes to eating. Most moms and dads would already have a long list of do’s and don’ts from relatives, in-laws, and just about anyone who’s seen their cute little child. 

Taking care of your child’s nutritional needs can be challenging enough without the concern to address iron deficiency anemia. Nutritional deficiencies can affect your child’s growth and development.