Guide for preparing first baby MPASI

A six month old baby is ready to receive solid food. During this transition, it may be difficult to set menus and meal schedules. You have to pay attention to a number of things. First of all, remember that at this age, breast milk or milk powder remains the main source of nutrition for your baby. Solid food is just a supplement.

Often, the first solid food is cereal, rice or oatmeal. Some babies may not like cereal. It doesn't hurt if your baby skips the cereal stage and consumes porridge right away. However, babies must eat cereal first. Because cereal can help babies throughout the transition period, from milk to solid food.
 
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Here are some tips for giving cereal to the first MPASI for your baby.

• Do not put cereal in a bottle. Mix with formula or water and give with a spoon.
• If you are breastfeeding, do not mix milk with cereal for several attempts. Do it until your baby shows that he is able to eat well.
• Your milk can be mixed with cereal and water.
• Make the cereal rather runny. If your baby can consume it, thicken it gradually.
• Start by offering a few spoons. When your baby can pick it up, add a few spoons.

When you serve food, the baby has never eaten, try for at least three days in a row, before trying another menu. This step is needed to identify foods that can trigger allergies in infants.

One study found that infants who did not eat a lot of fruit or vegetables in a period of 6 to 12 months might have difficulty eating fruit and vegetables in the future.
 
Abstinence from MPASI

When preparing your baby's diet plan, avoid these foods and drinks.

1. Honey, which can cause botulism in babies. Wait up to 12 months to give honey to children
2. Cow's milk because a six month old baby can't eat it. But when he can better eat solid food, babies can try yogurt or cheese.
3. Food is difficult. You can provide porridge or hard foods such as soft and tender carrots. Don't give a hard one because it can make a baby
4. Excessive type of fish. Some types of fish contain mercury, such as tuna. Canned fish, salmon, and canned fish are generally safe for babies.

Besides medical reasons, you should avoid bottled juice for babies. Even though the label says 100% juice, there's still a lot of sugar. Excessive sugar consumption in the early stages of a baby's growth can cause problems later in life. Consumption of foods that are too sweet will increase obesity at the age of six years.

You also need to avoid several types of food, namely eggs, beans and strawberries. To prevent allergies, you should not give these three ingredients. Don't forget to consult your doctor to find out the food intake that suits your baby's needs.

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