A baby is the number one priority in a mothers life. She is after all, responsible for taking care of every aspect of the child's life. With that being said she has a lot of responsibility. She has to feed the baby and cloth the baby. She has to know what cues to look for in deciding if the baby is tired, hungry, or sick. She has to know a lot and in turn do a lot. Among the things she is responsible for is ensuring the baby has a healthy diet. Today I will be discussing which sorts of baby foods are the best. I will also be discussing store bought vs. homemade baby food products.
Which Foods Are the Best?
There are many different choices of baby food on the market. Some come as standalone foods while others are a mixture of two or three items, but which foods are the best for your developing baby. Here is a list of the top five choices.
1. Squash- squash is rich in vitamins C and A. They are naturally sweet and enjoyable to a baby.
2. Leafy Veggies- Dark veggies are usually rich in Iron and folate. Items categorized as dark leafy veggies are items like kale, spinach, chard, and even collard greens. You can steam the veggies yourself into a puree, that will surely be a tasty treat for your youngin.
3. Blueberries- These fruits have a lot to offer your baby health wise. Blueberries will help aid in the development of your childs brain, eyes, and urinary tract.
4. Prunes- Prunes contain a healthy dose of fiber. Fiber is good for regulation of a child's bowels. This is especially needed in times where the child is experiencing constipation. The baby can eat the prunes whole, mixed with other foods, or in a puree.
5. Mandarin Oranges- Oranges are a good source of Vitamin C and are easy to prepare.
Now that you know which foods are better for your baby its time to discuss store bought or handmade
Negatives and Positives on Store Bought Baby Foods
One benefit of store bought foods is convenience. it easy easy to grab off the shelf and go. You can feed it to your child within minutes of purchase. You do not have to go through the motions of preparing it your self which can take a long time to do. Store bought brands also off the nutritional benefits that your child needs in order to properly develop. Store bought brands offer about the same nutritional benefits as breastmilk and formula. The downside to buying store brand baby food, is that these foods typically
contain added sugars which may harm the child, as it relates to their oral care.
Negatives and Positives Of Homemade Baby Foods
I would say the one negative thing about handmade baby food products is that it is time consuming. If you are a busy parent, chances are that you do not have the time to fix a homemade meal for your child let alone yourself. Another downside is that it may be more costly as you will need to by jar to hold the food, and ingredients to make the food. While the negatives are mild the benefits are far more plentiful. These sorts of products are more nutrient rich which is good for your child. They help to boost your child's energy levels, and do not contain the added sugar.