The child grows, and his needs grow with him, incl. and in nutrition. Moreover, nutritionists often call the second year of a baby's life a turning point. Indeed, it is during this period that he begins to move to the so-called "adult" table. And this means that it is necessary to treat the diet and menu of a child at this age with special attention.
It is imperative to follow the rules that the pediatrician or nutritionist calls. Otherwise, the wrong diet and the transition to more adult food can bring more trouble than good.
What to look for when drawing up a menu
Despite the fact that the child has already grown noticeably, and it seems that he is able to eat a whole bull, do not forget that his digestive system is still immature. Therefore, you should not be too happy and impose a portion on the baby on a par with dad. The stomach cannot yet contract correctly when it is completely full and push food further down the gastrointestinal tract. And this means that the child from overeating will begin to vomit banal.
Even if you think that the child is vomiting from overeating, carefully observe him for a while. From overeating, this phenomenon will be one-time. If more often, call your doctor.
Naturally, a one-year-old child already has an almost complete set of teeth. However, you should not entertain yourself with the illusion that he will now be able to eat anything. In fact, the chewing teeth, which to a greater extent provide the chewing process, grow back by about 1.5 years. So do not start feeding your baby solid and heavy food as soon as he is one year old.
Remember that unchewed food, if it enters the stomach, is a direct route to gastritis. Therefore, it is worth grinding food.
It is necessary to accustom the child to the transition to the adult table gradually. This is due to the fact that the child still has sufficiently developed reflexes, and he may, out of habit, react with vomiting urges to attempts to feed him with a crust of bread.
Naturally, it is not recommended to immediately transfer the child from his usual unsalted food to one that contains both salt and spices, and can be canned. The stomach can simply not stand such bullying. To get started, just put the child with you at the same table, but with your own dishes. Let him just get used to eating with everyone.
Nutrition for a child in the 2nd year of life should be 5 meals a day. It is during this period that he has taste preferences, so it is necessary to compose his diet taking into account the needs.
What to feed
The best feeding option for a child is the traditional regime: porridge or omelet for breakfast, salad for lunch, soup, second, for dinner a side dish and something meat or fish.
Making delicious porridge is not as difficult as it seems. It is enough to add a little honey to it for sweetness or fructose (it is better and healthier than sugar), fruits and berries, as well as a small piece of butter. The child will be delighted with such a yummy. For mom, this will be a reassurance, because the child will receive a healthy dish, which is also tasty.
Alternatively, you can offer your child an omelet. There is nothing better than a traditional Sadik's omelet. It is healthy, tasty and satisfying.
For lunch, be sure to cook soups. But this does not mean at all that it is necessary to give the child a tasteless substance. It may well be borscht, cabbage soup and other options, which both nourish and give strength and energy. A wide variety of products and, of course, meat broth will help to make the soup tastier. Naturally, it does not have to be strong, you can also dilute it.
Pasta is a great option for making a soup or as a side dish for a second course. You can cook them as you please - and just boil, and bake, and add cheese, and pour the sauce of tomatoes and herbs. All this will be healthy and tasty food for your child.
Do not overlook ordinary cottage cheese. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to eat it only raw. A huge number of various nutritious and healthy dishes can be prepared from cottage cheese - cottage cheese, cheese cakes, puddings, etc.
It is better to choose dietary meat for the baby. It is better absorbed, less fatty and at the same time has all the necessary nutrients. And it is being prepared much faster.
In a word, your imagination in drawing up a menu for a child after a year is not limited by anything. It is enough just to competently combine products with each other to get a nutritious and tasty diet.
