One of the biggest task to make your child a bit independent of you can be done by weaning off (no more breastfeeding) the baby. As it sure takes time by the babies who know the difference between mother's breast and a bottle. I would really like to tell all the new moms that exclusive breastfeeding till 6months does help your child in various ways like- security, sense of belonging, immunity and brain development as well. So don't jump the gun when other moms tell you that you can't have a life if you breastfeed your child but instead all the time that you spend with your child gives him a better future. My point is please wean off only after your baby is 6 months +.
~ start with one food at a time by giving the baby same food for a week and gradually add another item after a week. If the baby does not like it then add some flavours like sugar or salt. Slowly you will understand what is your baby's preference. You can discontinue the food which the baby is not having at all but do try to give it for a week or add some variation or try it again later.
~ start with 3-5 spoons at a time and then gradually increase it to baby's requirement.
~ start with freshly cooked items only. Avoid microwave cooking.
~ a baby requires vitamin C and iron mostly for the right growth as these are not present in mother' s milk.
Things which can be given:-
1. Mashed potatoes
2. Curd/yogurt
3. Fruit juice like orange, sweet lime.
4. Rice (cooked and well mashed).
5. Watery lentils.
6. Porridge
- one can start anytime between 4-6 months if not breastfeeding exclusively. I am sure all the mom's knows their baby the best.....It's a phase which sure shall pass.
Happy mommying
#NewMom, #NewMother, #NouvelleMaman, #weaningOff, #HowToWeanOff, #WeaningAdvice, #6month+Baby
~ start with one food at a time by giving the baby same food for a week and gradually add another item after a week. If the baby does not like it then add some flavours like sugar or salt. Slowly you will understand what is your baby's preference. You can discontinue the food which the baby is not having at all but do try to give it for a week or add some variation or try it again later.
~ start with 3-5 spoons at a time and then gradually increase it to baby's requirement.
~ start with freshly cooked items only. Avoid microwave cooking.
~ a baby requires vitamin C and iron mostly for the right growth as these are not present in mother' s milk.
Things which can be given:-
1. Mashed potatoes
2. Curd/yogurt
3. Fruit juice like orange, sweet lime.
4. Rice (cooked and well mashed).
5. Watery lentils.
6. Porridge
- one can start anytime between 4-6 months if not breastfeeding exclusively. I am sure all the mom's knows their baby the best.....It's a phase which sure shall pass.
Happy mommying
#NewMom, #NewMother, #NouvelleMaman, #weaningOff, #HowToWeanOff, #WeaningAdvice, #6month+Baby
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