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In the early stages of life, babies feed primarily on breast milk. During this time, all the nutrients required by them are covered by breast milk, which acts like a tonic, satisfying their appetite as well as protecting them from susceptible dangers of many diseases. However, once babies start growing, their nutritional requirements also start growing. The body of the child needs more nutrition to grow. Thus, the diet of the baby has to be rich, providing him complete nutrition. There are some specific foods which should be included and some that should be avoided, once the baby turns a year old. For your convenience, given below is a list of baby foods for 1 year olds.
 
Diet for One Year Old

You can replace breast milk or formula milk with whole milk, after the child is one year old. However, do not resort to low fat or skim milk. It is not good for children, as they need fat for growth.

Give your child fruits, vegetables and breads to ensure that he/she gets all nutrients.

Grains and dairy products should also form a part of the diet of your one year old child.

Feed your child 4 - 5 times a day, because toddlers cannot eat too much at one time.

In case of new foods in the diet of the baby, add only one at a time and keep a check for any allergic reactions.

Avoid foods such as nuts, popcorn, potato chips, corn, grapes, raisins, etc. These foods may choke the baby.
 
Do not give sweets or sweetened beverages to the baby, as they contribute to tooth decay.

Do not give soft drinks, coffee, tea, and chocolate.

Do not give any vitamin supplements to the baby, as a healthy child should get all its nutrient content from foods. Standard pediatric multi-vitamins may be given, if your pediatrician recommends it.

Do not feed the baby solids in a bottle.

Avoid giving milk or fruit juice in a bottle to the baby while he is lying in bed. This can develop nursing bottle mouth, which may result in tooth decay.

Source: Lifestyle Lounge

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Eggs are one of the top 8 of all allergens. It is the white of the egg that is allergenic and not the yolk. Many pediatricians will say that egg yolks are typically fine to be introduced to baby around 8 months old; this recommendation is changing however.  It is very rare for anyone to be allergic to the yolk of an egg.

 

The egg whites on the other hand, contain 4 proteins that can range from mildly to highly allergenic. Most pediatricians say that egg whites/whole eggs should not be fed to baby before 1 year of age.

 

nusrat-diu:
Eggs, particularly the yolk are rich in choline needed for brain development as well as vitamin D, protein, and some eggs contain DHA. There is no reason for your child not to have 1-2 eggs a day.

http://www.westonaprice.org/children/nou…
Egg yolks, rich in choline, cholesterol and other brain-nourishing substances, can be added to your baby's diet as early as four months,1 as long as baby takes it easily. (If baby reacts poorly to egg yolk at that age, discontinue and try again one month later.) Cholesterol is vital for the insulation of the nerves in the brain and the entire central nervous system. It helps with fat digestion by increasing the formation of bile acids and is necessary for the production of many hormones. Since the brain is so dependent on cholesterol, it is especially vital during this time when brain growth is in hyper-speed.25 Choline is another critical nutrient for brain development. The traditional practice of feeding egg yolks early is confirmed by current research. A study published in the June 2002 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compared the nutritional effects of feeding weaning infants 6-12 months of age regular egg yolks, enriched egg yolks, and an otherwise normal diet. The researchers found that both breastfed and formula-fed infants who consumed the egg yolks had improved iron levels when compared with the infants who did not. In addition, those infants who got the egg yolks enriched with extra fatty acids had 30 percent to 40 percent greater DHA levels than those fed regular egg yolks. No significant effect on blood cholesterol levels was seen.26

Thus, the best choice for baby is yolks from pasture-fed hens raised on flax meal, fish meal, or insects since they will contain higher levels of DHA. Why just the yolk? The white is the portion that most often causes allergic reactions, so wait to give egg whites until after your child turns one.1,11

Don't neglect to put a pinch of salt on the egg yolk. While many books warn against giving salt to babies, salt is actually critical for digestion as well as for brain development. Use unrefined salt to supply a variety of trace minerals.

http://www.westonaprice.org/children/nou…

Don't Fear Fats!

Pediatric clinicians have known for some time that children fed low-fat and low-cholesterol diets fail to grow properly. After all, a majority of mother's milk is fat, much of it saturated fat. Children need high levels of fat throughout growth and development. Milk and animal fats give energy and also help children build muscle and bone.1 In addition, the animal fats provide vitamins A and D necessary for protein and mineral assimilation, normal growth and hormone production.27

Choose a variety of foods so your child gets a range of fats, but emphasize stable saturated fats, found in butter, meat and coconut oil, and monounsaturated fats, found in avocados and olive oil.

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6 Good Foods for Baby Brain
 
The intelligence of baby is generally influenced by the type of food that she consumed each day. The foods that she consumed will play important role to improve the ability of baby’s brain. Here are some foods that are known as good foods for baby brain:

•Eggs
Eggs are rich in protein, zinc, vitamin A (it is very good for baby’s vision), vitamin D (good for bone growth), vitamin E (to prevent disease), and vitamin B12 (to form red blood cells). Egg yolk contains lecithin which is considered important as brain food. Lecithin is good for memory and concentration because it contains iron that is important for brain function

•Kiwi
Vitamin C that is contained in Kiwi is two times more than in oranges. Vitamin C is crucial in early stages of baby’s brain development. Vitamin C creates neurotransmitters, allowing the brain to transmit information from one neuron to another. Vitamin C is also needed to synthesize the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, which is known to affect mood and attention.

Besides, vitamin C is also important to absorb iron from the diet. Iron is very beneficial for baby’s development brain. It is because of iron aid the oxygen supply to blood and in fact that brain uses approximately 20% of the blood oxygen. So, iron is directly related to the brain function and health. Because vitamin C can’t be stored in the body, then the children need to eat foods that rich in vitamin C, such as kiwi, broccoli, and others.

•Bananas
Bananas are a good source of carbohydrates with good energy content. Consumption of banana fruit as a snack will help to increase baby’s concentration. Banana is a fruit that is important as brain builder fruit. Bananas could also improve the brain function. Bananas is rich in potassium which was according to researches is very useful to assist babies in learning by making pupils more alert. Potassium that is contained in bananas is a vital mineral that sends oxygen to the brain.
•Fish oil
Several types of fatty acids are not made in the body and must be obtained from food. Fat becomes the main component of the brain. Please note, main component of the brain composed of fatty acids which play an important role in brain cells function. I’m sure that you have known about it, right?
•Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the most popular types of cereals and rich in essential nutrients for the brain. Oatmeal can provide the energy for brain. Oatmeal is also a source of vitamin E, vitamin B, potassium, and zinc that can make the body and brain function optimally. The content of vitamin E in 250 grams of oatmeal is 0.08 mg. The content of vitamin B is 0.26 mg per 250 grams of oatmeal and zinc 6.19 mg per 250 grams of oatmeal.
•Milk and yoghurt
Foods derived from dairy products is high in protein and vitamin B. Two types of nutrients that essential for the growth of brain tissue are neurotransmitters, and enzymes. Milk and yogurt also contain protein and carbohydrate as a good source of energy for the brain.
Source: babytipz.com

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Diarrhea in infants can be a very worrisome occurrence as most parents fear dehydration and the worsening of painful diaper rash. When baby has diarrhea, many parents wonder what foods may help "bind" baby up and stop the diarrhea.

What are the possible cause of diarrhea in babies?
Children can have acute and chronic forms of diarrhea. Infection with the rotavirus is the most common cause of acute childhood diarrhea. Rotavirus diarrhea usually resolves itself within 3 to 10 days. Children who are 6 to 32 weeks old can be vaccinated against the rotavirus with a vaccine called Rotateq. Here are a few of the common causes of diarrhea:

food sensitivities | bacteria | viruses | parasites | medications | functional bowel disorders

 If your child has diarrhea, do not hesitate to call the doctor for advice. Diarrhea is especially dangerous in newborns and infants, leading to dehydration in just a day or two. A child can die from dehydration within a few days. The main treatment for diarrhea in children is rehydration to replace lost fluid quickly.

What foods should you feed a baby when he has diarrhea? What foods should you avoid when baby has diarrhea?
Please offer your baby small meals when he has diarrhea. Offering smaller meals will allow baby's digestive system to work slowly. The tiny intestines and still fragile digestive system will take a bit of time to get back on track and healed. Don't worry if it takes 3 to 4 days for your baby's stools to get back to "normal"; healing takes time.

B.R.A.T - When baby has diarrhea, remember B.R.A.T.
Bananas - Rice - Applesauce - ToastThe foods that make up the B.R.A.T diet are those foods that will help cause the bulking and hardening of the stool. These foods include grains, and certain fruits. Below are more foods that will help firm-up and bind baby's stools when diarrhea occurs.

Bananas
Rice and/or Homemade Rice Cereal
Breads - specifically toasted breads
Pastas
White potato
Yogurt
applesauce




Foods to Avoid with Infant Diarrhea
Avoid any foods that are used to help alleviate constipation and certain fruits as well. Below is a list of foods to avoid when baby has diarrhea:

all dairy products (yogurt is the exception due to its helpful bacteria - consult your baby's pediatrician about feeding yogurt with diarrhea)
Fruits that begin with the letter "P" such as peaches, pears, prunes, and plums
apricots and other "Stone" fruits are typically known to help loosen stools so avoid those fruits as well
High Fiber foods

Applesauce vs. Diluted Apple Juice
As we mentioned about Infant Constipation, please keep in mind that Applesauce is actually a binding food. Applesauce is the whole of the fruit. It contains a higher level of pectin - which firms up stools and may thus lead to constipation.

Apple juice contains more of the sugars found in the apple and it also contains more actual liquid; hence apple juice is a good remedy to help relieve constipation.

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