Industrial baby food is very popular among mothers who are used to saving their time. In order for mashed potatoes and juices to bring only benefits to the baby, you need to choose them correctly.
What mashed potatoes and juices should be given to babies
Modern pediatricians advise parents to give their babies vegetable and fruit purees, as well as juices as the first complementary foods. They need to be introduced into the diet after the child reaches 4-6 months of age. You can cook them yourself, but it is much more convenient to purchase ready-made baby food packaged in jars for these purposes.
Commercial purees and juices have a number of advantages. In addition to the fact that their purchase allows young mothers to save their precious time, ready-made baby food preserves all the vitamins contained in the products from which it is made. This is made possible by the use of the latest technology. The commercially produced puree has an ideal consistency, making it suitable even for babies who cannot yet chew food.
As the first complementary food, it is advisable to offer the baby vegetable puree. Chopped zucchini, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower should be preferred. During the production of food, they must undergo heat treatment. It is very important to choose exactly one-component products. If the baby starts to have an allergy, it will be immediately clear which vegetable caused such a reaction. Subsequently, you can diversify the child's menu with mashed potatoes made from a mixture of vegetables, as well as fruit nutrition.
Juices can cause allergies in babies. As the first complementary food, it is recommended to give the baby apple, pear juice. It is better not to offer berry drinks to children under one year old.
In order to finally decide on the choice, you should pay attention to the recommendations of the manufacturers regarding the age of the babies for whom this or that product is intended.
If puree or juice is purchased for a very young child, you should choose foods packaged in jars of the minimum volume. Opened canned food cannot be stored for more than a day, even if it is placed in the refrigerator.
How to choose quality baby food
In order to choose a truly high-quality baby puree or juice, you need to pay attention to the manufacturer's name and buy such products only in pharmacies or specialized stores. When choosing a manufacturer, it is worth considering its reputation and consumer reviews. You can also consult with your local pediatrician, who is well versed in what kind of food is suitable for children, and what often causes allergies.
Before buying, you should carefully study the composition of the product. It is desirable that only chopped vegetables, fruits or meat components are present in it. Baby food should be free of preservatives, dyes and other foreign substances.
When choosing juices or purees, be sure to pay attention to their production date and expiration date. Products that are nearing the end of their shelf life or have already expired should be discarded.
