Baby food secrets NO ONE tells you

When it comes to baby food, many parents follow common advice, but there are many lesser-known secrets that can make a big difference in your baby's development stage and eating habits.

1. Start with single ingredients:- While pre-packaged baby foods mostly combine fruits or vegetables, starting with single-ingredient purees allows you to trace any allergic reactions. This is the key to identifying potential sensitivities and helps your baby to develop a taste for individual flavors.

2. Homemade baby food is often better: Homemade baby food can be more nutritious, fresher, and free from preservatives or unwanted sugars. Mixing vegetables or fruits at home can help preserve their vitamins, and you have control over the thickness, which can be adjusted as your baby grows.

3. Texture progression is key: As babies grow, their taste preferences and chewing abilities also change. Start with smooth purees, then gradually start mashed, chunkier foods, and eventually finger foods. This progress helps to develop motor skills and prevents picky eating later on.

4. Flavor exploration is important: Offering a variety of flavors early on, including vegetables like spinach, peas, and sweet potatoes, can help your baby understand taste. Research suggests that introducing a variety of tastes may reduce food aversions as they get older.

5. Don’t rush solids: The World Health Organization strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. Starting solids too early can affect digestion and also increase the risk of allergy.

6. Trust your baby's cues: Babies know very well when they’re full, so let them lead the feeding process. Don't force food, as this can lead to negative associations with mealtime.

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