What should babies eat after weaning? What should I do if my baby refuses to eat after weaning?

What should babies eat after weaning? What are the correct ways to wean? What complementary foods can be added to babies? When should babies eat complementary foods? If new mothers don't know, come and have a look~

What to eat after weaning

1. Dairy products

Dairy products are regarded as the best substitute for breast milk after the baby is weaned. Many mothers are looking for a high-quality milk powder that can ensure the safe and healthy growth of the baby and give the mother peace of mind. Among them, Heinz, which is widely praised by mothers, is the first choice. Its milk powder is developed globally and produced in Europe. The milk powder is healthy and safe, and the quality is more guaranteed. The milk powder also contains easily absorbed formulas such as microencapsulated iron and calcium, which is beneficial to promote the healthy growth of the baby.

2. Baby rice cereal

After the baby is weaned, mothers can choose rice flour that is developed according to the baby's growth and development characteristics and is rich in vitamins and trace elements. When choosing rice flour, you should also pay attention to the quality and safety of rice flour. Not only is the quality of rice flour made from green rice more guaranteed, but it is also recommended to trace the origin to ensure that it is green rice produced from a green base. The "double green standard" is safer. However, there are not many baby rice flours on the market that can achieve the "double green standard", so mothers can give priority to brand rice flours that meet the "double green standard".

3. Meat and vegetable puree

If mothers want to provide comprehensive nutrition for their babies and exercise their chewing ability, they can make meat and vegetable purees for them. Meat, fish, vegetables, etc. can all be used as raw materials. However, mothers are sometimes busy and may not have time to be very meticulous in making complementary foods. In this case, they can choose table purees sold on the market, such as Heinz table purees. They are made by carefully selecting materials from around the world, paying attention to scientific matching, and have a fine and uniform texture. They do not add flavors, salt, or preservatives. Not only is the quality more guaranteed, but it can also save mothers a lot of time in preparing complementary foods.

4. Nutritious soup

After the baby is weaned, the mother can often make vegetable broth and fish soup for the baby, and give them to the baby in rotation. This will help the baby balance nutrition and improve resistance.

5. Thin and soft noodles

For babies after weaning, mothers should provide them with a variety of complementary foods to cultivate good eating habits, and at the same time, they should exercise their chewing and swallowing abilities. So you might as well choose some soft infant noodles for your baby. Heinz Baby Noodles on the market are very good. They are made from 100% specially made low-gluten wheat flour, which is very soft and smooth, easy to cook, and more conducive to baby chewing and digestion. There are also independent nutritional companion packs that scientifically match various nutrients and add them to the cooked noodles, which can not only meet the baby's needs for various nutritional elements, but also prevent the loss of nutrients after the noodles are cooked.

The correct way to wean

Weaning is not just a matter for mother and baby. Father also plays a key role in this process. The following suggestions are for your reference:

(1) Gradual progress and natural transition

The time and method of weaning depend on many factors. Every mother and baby has different feelings about weaning, and the method they choose also varies from person to person. Quick weaning: If you have made sufficient preparations, and you and your baby can adapt, the time for weaning is ripe, and you can quickly wean your baby off breast milk. Especially with objective factors, if the mother must go on a business trip for a period of time, it is likely that she will be completely weaned in a few days. If the mother no longer sucks milk after work, the daytime milk will soon be weaned. Gradual weaning: If the baby is very dependent on breast milk, rapid weaning may make the baby uncomfortable. If you attach great importance to breastfeeding and are with your baby every day, you may feel lost if you suddenly wean. Therefore, you can adopt a gradual weaning method. From 6 breastfeeding times a day, reduce to 5 times a day, and then gradually reduce until the mother and baby are adapted, until the breast milk is completely weaned.

(2) Eat less breast milk and more milk

When weaning begins, you can give your baby some formula milk or fresh whole milk every day. It should be noted that you should try to encourage your baby to drink more milk, but as long as he wants to drink breast milk, the mother should not refuse him.

(3) Stop feeding before bedtime and at night

Most babies have the habit of feeding in the middle of the night and before going to bed at night. Babies are very active during the day, so it is relatively easy not to feed them. The most difficult thing to stop is probably feeding before going to bed and in the middle of the night. You can first stop feeding at night, and then stop feeding before going to bed. At this time, the active cooperation of the father or family members is needed. When the baby is sleeping, the father or family members can coax the baby to sleep, and the mother can stay away for a while. The baby will definitely cry and make a fuss at the beginning when he can't see his mother, but he will have no more thoughts and will go to bed after a little coaxing. Weaning will be a struggle for a few days at the beginning, until the baby's fuss becomes less severe each time, until one day, the baby doesn't make much noise before going to bed and lies down to sleep obediently, and doesn't wake up in the middle of the night. Well, congratulations, you have won the first battle of weaning.

(4) Reduce dependence on mother; the role of father cannot be ignored

Before weaning, you should consciously reduce the time that the mother spends with the baby and increase the time that the father spends with the baby, giving the baby a psychological adaptation process. In the first period of weaning, the baby will be more attached to the mother. At this time, the father can play with the baby more. The baby may be dissatisfied at first, but later he will get used to it. Let the baby know that the father will still take care of him, and the mother will definitely come back. Trust in the father will make the baby less dependent on the mother.

(5) Cultivate good behavioral habits in children

Before and after weaning, mothers tend to indulge their babies because of psychological guilt. They will hold their babies whenever they want and give them whatever they want, regardless of whether their requests are reasonable or not. But you should know that the more you indulge your baby, the worse the baby's temper will be. Before and after weaning, mothers should hold their babies more and give them more caresses. However, they should not easily give in to their unreasonable requests. They should not develop bad habits because of weaning. At this time, the father's rationality is needed to balance the mother's emotions. When the baby cries and makes a fuss, the father can come forward to coordinate, and the baby is more likely to obey.

What complementary foods are nutritious for babies?

The first is from April to July.

Babies of this age are mainly fed with breast milk or formula, and eating complementary foods is mainly to cultivate the baby's senses. Therefore, at this stage, if the baby doesn't like to eat, don't force it. So what complementary foods should be fed? Considering the baby's digestion problem, it is mainly liquid paste foods. For example, rice flour. Now many milk powder stores have special rice flour for babies. Parents can go to the store to consult relevant personnel. Secondly, egg yolk powder and mashed potatoes are also good.

The second phase is from July to September.

At this stage, babies are already curious about all kinds of food and know what they want to eat. Pay special attention to this stage and don't let children reach out and grab things randomly. They don't know what to eat at all and often put anything they get into their mouths. Because things like buttons and coins should be kept out of the baby's sight as much as possible. At this stage, you can let the child eat some vegetable porridge or soft noodles appropriately, but try not to put too much oil or water in it, so that the baby can't digest it.

The third stage is from October to December.

At this stage, the baby can basically walk. Accordingly, the food should be more nutritious and more substantial. Most porridges that adults eat can also be eaten by babies, but it is important not to make them too greasy. In addition, the food must be cooked thoroughly to help the baby digest it. In fact, mashed potatoes and various nutritious porridges are good choices.

The fourth stage, one to three years old.

At this stage, the baby's diet has begun to gradually transition to adulthood, so the variety and amount of food should be continuously increased. Basically, babies can eat the food that adults eat, but be careful not to eat too greasy or spicy food. Note: From the birth of the baby to entering kindergarten, the nutritional diet is particularly important during this period. Parents must seize the opportunity to lay a good nutritional foundation for the baby.

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