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Cereals, fruits, and vegetables in tiny amounts are examples of complementary foods for newborns that can aid in their development and healthy growth. Mashed banana, Curd, cereals, custards, etc. are some examples.
At the age of six months, complementary meals should be introduced to newborns. The development of the tongue’s side-to-side movement begins at the age of 8-12 months. If complementary food is delayed, the kid may have trouble swallowing or eating solid foods later on.
Slow down and just introduce one meal at a time.
Intervals: At weekly intervals, a single-ingredient dish will be chosen and presented.
Acceptance: Continue to feed the infant until he or she accepts it. The infant may initially spit out the food before taking it. It may take a week or ten days for the infant to become accustomed to and accept one more meal.
Modest quantities: When introducing a new food, start with very small portions.
When initiating solid meals after 6 months, start with a very thin consistency and gradually raise it to a semi-solid (porridge) consistency by 7 months before moving on to solids.
Calories: Food must be thick in consistency to deliver more calories from fewer amounts (thick enough to stay on the spoon without running off, when the spoon is tilted).
Cleanliness: When preparing and giving supplemental feeds, use good hygiene standards.
Commercial feeds: Do not feed your infant commercial feeds.
