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Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | Eating Right for Your Child

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | As a parent, there are many things to consider to help aid your child grow in a happy, healthy and safe environment. One topic of discussion is eating habits; what to feed your baby, when to feed your baby and how to feed your baby. There is no top 10 list of “must’ have foods out there for moms to reference. But there are many options to choose from. Don’t be a parent that falls into the trap of offering the same repetitive meals to your baby in the first year. The first year is when your baby’s palate is trained to try different things. your baby can become bored or tired of the same food, just like you would.

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz
Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz

Three great rules to stick by are

(1) Use fresh foods (It is easier and more cost effective to use a food processor to mush fresh foods for your baby). This will also preserve the nutrients, minerals and vitamins that can be lost in jar foods.

(2) Try brightly colored food. Baby’s are visually stimulated at that age. So if you offer brightly colored food, they might be more inclined to try the food.

(3) Introduce new flavors. Your baby will let you know if they like something or not. Don’t assume that they would not like brussel sprouts, they might surprise you and like I said before, their palate is being trained. The more food you introduce, the more likely that they will be more accepting of assortments as they age.

Provided below are some healthy options to help get you started | Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz

Avocados – Are great because they re easy to prepare and have a mild and smooth taste. Just mash a ripe avocado and mix with breast milk or formula until desired consistence. Recommended age for avocados is 6 months or older.

Beets – Are a good source of folic acid and are high in potassium and beta-carotene. Roast or steam them until they are soft. Surprisingly, many babies have taken a liking to beets. Recommended age for beets is 11 months or older.

Sweet Potatoes – Are rich in beta-carotene, which is good for vision, skin and protection from infections. Boil the potatoes and then mash with a mixture of breast milk or formula. Babies like the sweet soft texture. Recommended age for sweet potatoes is 6 months or older.

You should also be aware of foods to stay away from | Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz

Nuts and Peanuts – Can lead to choking and allergies. I would consult a physician on when a good age would be to try to introduce into your baby’s diet.

Honey – Can lead to infant botulism, which can cause illness or be fatal.

Cow’s Milk – It is hard on babies digestive system and could cause upset tummy’s and discomfort. Again, consult a physician on when would be a good time to introduce to diet.

Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | Just remember that eating time can be a fun and enjoyable experience for you and your baby. Not only will you bond with them but will also introduce them to healthy foods that could influence healthy eating habits throughout their growing stages.

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