Nutrition of the child in the first months and years of life plays an important role in the development and growth of the baby, the formation of his immunity. To a large extent, the frequency of respiratory, allergic and gastrointestinal diseases, as well as health in older age, depends on it. Therefore, during this period of a baby's life, it is especially important to organize proper and nutritious nutrition, providing the child's body with the necessary amount of vitamins and nutrients.
In the first few months of his life, the child grows, develops and gains strength, receiving everything he needs with mother's milk. However, no matter how valuable and useful breast milk is for the baby, at some point it becomes insufficient. There comes a time when it is necessary to introduce additional nutrition into the children's diet, and it is very important to do it correctly, without harming health.
For normal development and formation, the child's body must receive the required amount of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and vitamins.
Protein foods - veal, beef, chicken, liver, fish, eggs and dairy products. Proteins are essential for the "building" of tissues and organs, the normal growth and development of the child. Butter and vegetable oil, egg yolks are sources of fats needed by the child's body to ensure the metabolic process and restore lost energy. The children's diet should contain both animal and vegetable fats. Animal products are becoming an important source of vitamins A, E and D, important for babies. Foods rich in carbohydrates - cereals, vegetables and fruits, pasta.
Carbohydrates help the absorption of proteins and fats, regulate water metabolism and become the main source of energy for the child's body. In the first months of life, the child receives carbohydrates with breast milk, but after six months he already needs more complex carbohydrates contained in additional food.
Fruits and vegetables are a valuable source of trace elements and vitamins necessary for the normal development and growth of a child. In addition, the pectins and dietary fiber they contain improve bowel function and prevent constipation. Water Water is necessary for the child's body for the correct course of all processes and the assimilation of proteins. It is a part of every cell of the body; many processes can be carried out only with its participation. In babies, water needs are met by drinking, vegetables, fruits and liquids from cooked foods. However, it is necessary to strictly monitor the quality of the water that the child receives, because all the substances contained in it enter the child's body. This applies not only to drinking water, but also for preparing compotes, cereals, vegetable broths, mashed potatoes and other dishes. It is also recommended to wash fruits and vegetables with clean and high quality water.
Babies should never use tap water for drinking and cooking. It must certainly be free from harmful impurities, microorganisms and excess amounts of mineral salts, the negative effects of which children's organisms are especially susceptible to. Today you can buy special water for babies in pharmacies and shops. However, there are several "buts" in its use. The most important thing is that you must be one hundred percent sure of the quality of the water you buy. It is also worth considering that the older the baby becomes, the more its consumption will be. The mother will have to constantly monitor that at home there is a necessary supply of water for drinking, cooking and other purposes for the child. Therefore, one of the best options is to purify the water yourself. In this case, you can not only be sure of its quality, but also always have the required amount of water for your baby. Today, one of the most effective ways to obtain clean and high-quality water at home is the reverse osmosis system, which provides the maximum purification of water from impurities in comparison with other methods.
