Fish is one of the healthiest foods around. It contains the omega-3 fatty acids necessary for the body, which contribute to the formation of strong immunity in the baby. In addition, fish meat is rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamins A, D, C, E and PP. Its microelement composition is also rich. Fish contains phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iodine and calcium, which are so necessary for a growing body. Therefore, the baby's diet must necessarily contain this useful product.
Instructions
Step 1
Most pediatricians believe that fish can be eaten at the age of 10-11 months. However, it is important to remember that fish is one of the strongest allergens. Therefore, if a child is prone to food allergies, it is better to postpone his acquaintance with this product until 3 years old, when the baby's body becomes more stable.
Step 2
It is also necessary to remember that feeding with fish is a rather late phase, you should not start with it. Fish can be introduced into the diet only after the introduction of vegetable and meat purees, as well as fruits and cereals.
Step 3
Many people ask the question: "What fish should I start feeding with?" Pediatricians recommend only sea fish, because river specimens can contain various chemical elements that are harmful to the baby. Fish, in general, can be from a dirty reservoir, which also affects the quality of the product.
Step 4
If you choose from river fish, preference should be given to trout - such fish will not be found even in muddy water, and even more so in polluted water. Trout is the most environmentally friendly and safe among all freshwater inhabitants.
Step 5
It is best to start with white fish. These include: sea bass, cod and pollock. These foods are not only safe, but also quite tasty and bland. Among them, cod can be distinguished, because the meat of this fish is very tender and pleasant to the taste, moreover, it contains a minimum of bones.
Step 6
Many people advise to start feeding a child with canned food produced by industrial production. They are classified by age. In addition, it is now difficult to find real sea fish, and it is extremely unsafe to buy frozen fish. The product may have been defrosted more than once.
Step 7
You should also take into account the fact that now it is not enough canned fish, most often they sell fish with vegetables so that the child likes the taste. So modern ready-made baby food can be safely given to a baby from 10 months, but it is better to consult with a children's district pediatrician before use.
Step 8
Not every adult loves fish, and children are much more capricious in terms of feeding. In no case should a child be forced to eat a product that is new to him. This will only harm the baby, and subsequently he may completely refuse to eat fish. It is better to serve it periodically: the baby did not like the fish, you should try again in a week. It is possible that the child was simply pushed away by a completely new taste for him.
Step 9
When the baby grows up, fish dishes should be diversified by offering the child various cutlets, casseroles, salads and the like, then your child will most likely fall in love with fish and grow up strong, strong and healthy.
