Nutrition Tips For Babies

In the second six months

1. In the second six months other liquids can be given from a cup, especially citrus fruit juices.


2. Some fruits or vegetables should be given each day, but the most critical nutrient at this stage are protein and iron. Cereal foods and legumes can be given regularly.


3. Foods should become progressively more chewy and fibrous and include rusks and other finger foods like bread or cheese.


4. Nuts, popcorn, raw peas and similar small hard foods should be avoided; they can be breathed in accidentally.


5. Sweetened fruit juices should be given by cup not bottle because the latter can promote dental carries.


6. By tenth month start with cooked egg yolk. By twelfth month whole egg can be given.


7. Between feeds, water for thirst and a minimum of snacks or sweets are good general rules.