Cow's milk is an important source of protein and fat, vitamins and minerals. In order for this product to benefit the child's body, it is important to follow the rules and terms for introducing milk into the baby's diet.
Instructions
Step 1
If your baby is breastfed, then there is no need for the introduction of cow's milk for up to a year. The enzyme system of babies is not yet perfect, and the early introduction of milk into the diet can lead to undesirable consequences, such as allergies, iron deficiency anemia, and stress on the kidneys.
Step 2
At the age of 7 months, cottage cheese may appear in the baby's complementary foods. Up to a year, its daily dose should not exceed 50 grams. If the curd is too thick, you can dilute it with warm boiled milk. For an afternoon snack, the baby can be offered baby cookies soaked in milk.
Step 3
At the age of 10 - 12 months, cook porridge in milk and water or dilute ready-made baby cereals with milk diluted with water. Milk can be added to potatoes, vegetable purees, desserts.
Step 4
At the age of 12 - 18 months, babies should receive fermented milk products, such as kefir or yogurt, cottage cheese. Milk is still best served as an additive to puree or porridge.
Step 5
From one and a half to two years, a child can drink up to 200 grams of milk per day, excluding fermented milk products, which should be present in the baby's diet every day. This norm should be adhered to up to 3 years.
Step 6
Milk is the real food. They should not quench their thirst. Do not let your child drink milk immediately after a meal, as it reduces the effect of stomach acid. Offer it to your baby on an empty stomach, at room temperature or slightly warmed up.
Step 7
Up to 3 years of age, give your child special baby milk. It undergoes strict quality control, is produced in ecologically clean raw material zones, processed using ultra-pasteurization technology, which allows you to destroy dangerous pathogenic microflora and preserve all useful substances and trace elements. Baby milk is often supplemented with vitamins.
Step 8
When introducing cow's milk into a child's diet, carefully monitor the body's response. If milk intolerance manifests itself, this product should be excluded for a while from the child's diet.
