Baby's nutrition at 9 months
Your baby is growing and it is no longer enough for him to just eat milk and a couple of types of purees and juices. A growing body needs more nutrients and nutrients, which means it’s time to treat your baby to new foods. In the article we will list the permitted products and tell you a sample menu for the day.
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What can a 9 month old baby eat?
C appearance of teeth, new gastronomic tastes open up for the baby. The food may not be ground until smooth, but may contain small pieces. This allows you to develop the chewing reflex, and subsequently improve the functioning of the stomach.
You can give your child vegetables, for example:
All vegetables, except cucumber, must be boiled. It is grated on a fine grater without peel.
What kind of cereals can you eat:
- buckwheat;
- oatmeal;
- millet;
- semolina;
- rice
Remember, rice can anchor the “chair.” Therefore, to avoid unpleasant situations, do not feed pure rice. It is better to mix it with buckwheat in a 70/30 ratio. As you continue using it, you can increase the proportion.
It is better not to get carried away with semolina porridge, as it does not contain useful substances. Its essence is to fill your stomach with food as quickly as possible. In case of constant use, rickets may develop. Therefore, it is recommended to cook this porridge 1 or 2 times a week, but no more.
The drink can be anything:
- fruit juices;
- vegetable juices;
- compotes;
- fruit drinks;
- tea from chamomile and fennel decoctions.
The packages usually indicate what age a particular product is suitable for, but you need to be guided by your knowledge of the baby. For example, juices from red berries can be tried, but given in small quantities in order to avoid allergies.
Don't forget about milk and dairy products. These could be curds or milk drinks. Pure cow's milk must be boiled. You can add a little sugar for taste.
Meat products should no longer be served in a mushy form. To obtain small pieces, you can twist it in a meat grinder twice.
Menu for a 9 month old baby
At 9 months, the mother can begin to reduce the frequency of breastfeeding or formula feeding. B diet More adult foods are introduced so that the little one can eat well during the day and sleep soundly at night.
Approximate daily diet:
- An early breakfast should start with breast milk or formula, depending on the situation.
- Lunch. Offered porridge + fruit puree. If the child is a little hungry, you can offer half a chicken or quail yolk.
- Dinner. Be sure to offer soup. Let it be at least a couple of spoons, but this will be enough for a start. Then treat them to fish or meat. You can drink it with juice or compote.
- Afternoon snack. Fermented milk products are used - cottage cheese, curd mass or milk with cookies.
- Dinner. We finish the diet with breast milk or formula.
Of course, strictly following the diet recommended by your pediatrician may not be entirely appropriate. Because you know your child much better than an outsider. And no one has canceled the occurrence of allergies. Therefore, new products are introduced gradually, with a couple of spoons.
How much should a baby eat at 9 months?
Approved by the Union of Pediatricians and the Ministry of Health weight norm table boys and girls.
For males, the lower limit starts at 6.4 kg. The maximum value is 12.3 kg.
For girls, the lowest figure is 5.8 kg. The maximum should not exceed 12 kg.
It is very useful to keep a diary of your baby's weight gain and growth. This way you can track which month your baby gained more and, if anything, adjust the diet.
It is impossible to unequivocally answer the question about the amount of food eaten. Each child determines his own norm. Therefore, if at lunch the baby ate just a little, then in the afternoon he will definitely get the missing calories.
It's another matter when the baby refuses to eat at all. This may signal the onset of the disease. In this case, you should consult a doctor.
Very often, children eat little during the period of teeth growth, since swollen gums are very painful when pressed. Don't worry, everything will pass.
