Fruit feeding baby

It being understood that an infant, according to the WHO says, can feed only breast milk until 6 months of age, there are several cases in which the mother for many different reasons not breastfeeding exclusively with breast milk. And so it is that from the 4th month begins weaning.
Fruit feeding baby


From the 4th month begins weaning the baby and begins with the introduction of fruit in his diet. The fruit is in fact usually the first food different from the milk, and is given to the child in the form of homogenized. The fruit is a very important food in the diet of a child (and not only) because it contains vitamins, minerals and fiber, which are essential for proper functioning of the body.

The vitamins are the basis of most of the processes necessary for life, as the growth and functioning of cells, but are also necessary for the assimilation of proteins, fats and sugars. It 'also true that it only takes small doses, but must always be replenished.

Fruits are beta-carotene and vitamin C. Beta-carotene is found in orange fruits (apricots, peaches, melons), is a vitamin essential for healthy skin, eyes and mucous membranes and is also important to strengthen bones and teeth .

Vitamin C is present in citrus fruits (lemons, grapefruit, tangerines), the kiwi, strawberries and his contribution increases the strength of the immune system's natural defense of the child, and is fundamental to the protection of cell membranes and for the ' iron absorption.

Both of these vitamins have a protective action against free radicals, the waste products that are formed within the body when used oxygen to produce energy and that lead to premature aging of cells.
Introduction of the fruit feeding baby

Other key components in proper nutrition are the minerals: These are substances that are very beneficial to the organism because they are intended to regulate various functions, and should be integrated with food, as they are constantly eliminated through urine, faeces and sweat. The fruit contains potassium (useful for adjusting the salt and water balance, nerve function and muscle as well as aiding the passage of nutrients). Potassium is a mineral essential in the diet of a child, as the exchange hydrosaline is very delicate. So, go ahead to kiwifruit, bananas and apricots.

The fibers finally are useful for proper bowel function because they stimulate and rebalance the intestinal activity, favoring the peristalsis, all movements that this organ performs to empty. This particular function brings joy to the metabolism and plays a preventive action against one of those diseases that are really meant to be taking root in our society, and that is childhood obesity, in addition to diabetes and hypertension problems.
Importance of fruit nell'alimetazione child

Regarding the type of fruit to offer to the infant at the beginning of weaning, will be the pediatrician to give you the right information, we can say that in a standard way, from 4 to 6 months you may be given apple, banana, pear and plum.

Starting instead from 10 months will host fishing, nectarine and apricot, while after the age of the child may start to taste the citrus and kiwi.

After two years, the green light to other fruit quality, always following the directions of the pediatrician who knows the boy and knows how to move even in the presence of any allergies.