When should I give my child yogurt?
Pediatric experts often recommend introducing yogurt to infants between the ages of seven and eight months. This is best done after the child starts eating other foods such as cereals, fruits and vegetables. You must ensure that the yogurt is prepared from pasteurized, full-fat milk, as the fats contained in it are important for the proper development of infants.
How do I offer yogurt to my baby?
When introducing yogurt for the first time to your infant, start by giving him a teaspoon of yogurt and continue to gradually increase the amount over a period of four days. During this period, your child should be carefully monitored for any signs of allergy such as rash, eczema, swelling, itching, or runny nose.
If you notice any of these symptoms, you should stop introducing yoghurt immediately and consult your pediatrician for appropriate measures.
If you do not notice any allergic reactions after that, you can then incorporate yogurt into your child's daily diet in various ways, such as preparing new and nutritious recipes.
It is also important not to introduce any other new foods during the period when yogurt is first introduced, to avoid confusion about the causes if signs of an allergy appear.
How do I encourage my child to eat yogurt?
Many children love to taste yogurt in its original form, while others tend not to prefer this product. In such situations, it becomes important to think of creative ways to introduce yogurt into meals in tempting ways and with attractive flavours.
Mothers can show their enthusiasm for eating yoghurt in various styles in front of their children, inspiring little ones to experiment and enjoy this product. Explore “Super Mama” recipes rich in yogurt, and be sure to share these dishes with your child and all family members to enhance healthy and fun tasting experiences.
Warnings when providing yogurt recipes to infants
When offering different foods to your child, it is necessary to offer each type of food separately for several days before starting to mix it with others. This helps determine if the child is allergic to any of these ingredients.
When adding ingredients to your child's yogurt, make sure they are cut into small enough pieces that are easy to swallow and digest, to avoid the risk of choking.
Always check with your child's doctor before introducing any new ingredient to his diet, especially foods that may follow yogurt on the menu, to ensure you find the perfect time to try it with your little one.
Infant allergic reactions to yogurt
To make sure your child is not allergic to yogurt, you can offer him a small amount at first and monitor his reactions carefully. Signs of an allergy that may appear in your child include:
- Feeling very cold.
- Experiencing breathing problems that may lead to symptoms similar to asthma.
- Swelling in the mouth or throat area.
- Feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit.
- Diarrhea.
If you notice any of these signs noticeably and severely, you should seek medical help immediately to ensure your child's safety.
Food allergy varies from one child to another and has no specific scale
One of the common mistakes that parents make is to refrain from giving their children certain foods such as eggs, bananas, chocolate, and strawberries, for fear that their children will be allergic to them. Experts point out that these practices are not based on confirmed scientific evidence, and that food allergies occur when the immune system attacks a specific type of food in an inexplicable way.
Experts stress the importance of parents monitoring their children's reactions when eating new foods, especially in the initial phase of introduction. It is usually recommended to introduce foods gradually, item by item, to avoid mixing foods at once, which helps in identifying the food that may be causing the allergy.
If it is confirmed that the child has an allergy to a certain food, you must immediately stop offering him this food. Using topical anti-allergy creams and giving the child anti-allergy medications are important steps to treat affected areas of skin.
Experts note that food allergies are not often a chronic disease, and that children may outgrow these allergies after a few years, as the immune system stops automatically attacking the type of food causing the allergy.
When does a child start eating outside milk?
In many areas, especially remote and rural areas, cow or buffalo milk is commonly used for infants from the first months. Experts point out that breast milk has unique properties that are not available in any other type of milk, including milk intended for babies. Although buffalo milk may resemble human milk in some components, the relative composition of these components remains markedly different.
In addition, breast milk adapts to the child's gradual growth and changing physical needs over time, a characteristic that other types of milk do not possess. This flexibility in the composition of breast milk makes it the ideal choice for the child's health and development.
