Which foods are particularly important for my baby?
To begin with, it is advisable to eat the following foods to absorb iron and iodine:
- Meat
- Cereals
- Pulses
- Sea fish
If you are not breastfeeding, you can give your baby iodine through baby food. Iodine is important for:
- The growth of the baby
- The normal development of the baby
It is a component of thyroid hormones.
Iron is important for:
- blood formation
- brain development
It is important to offer a variety of foods in order to adequately cover energy and nutrient requirements. A varied range can also improve the child's appetite.
How often should complementary food be given?
Your child knows best when it is hungry and full - pay attention to these signals. You can gradually adapt feeding to family mealtimes. Stop mealtimes when your child shows signs of fullness, such as pushing the plate away, refusing the spoon, closing their mouth or slowing down their eating pace.
