A baby\u2019s diet is one of the most important factors for their healthy growth. During the first years of life, the eating habits they develop can influence their relationship with food in the future. But what are the best foods for each stage? How can we ensure nutritious and tasty meals so that the baby accepts new flavors well?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, you will learn about the foods your baby will love, divided by growth stages, ensuring balanced and tasty nutrition at each stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the stage of introducing solid foods, when the baby begins to try new foods in addition to breast milk or formula. The best foods for this stage are those with a soft texture, easy to digest and mild flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recommended options:<\/strong> \ud83d\udccc Tip:<\/strong> Introduce one food at a time and wait a few days before offering a new one, to observe possible allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that your baby has gotten used to the first foods, it's time to expand the menu and start offering new combinations and textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended options:<\/strong> \ud83d\udccc Tip:<\/strong> At this stage, you can start offering small portions of lightly mashed or chopped food, encouraging your baby to chew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The baby is now more familiar with food and can start eating on his own. This is the ideal stage to stimulate motor coordination and taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended options:<\/strong> \ud83d\udccc Tip:<\/strong> Allow your baby to pick up food with his or her hands. This encourages independence and improves food acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From the age of 1, babies can eat almost anything the family eats, as long as it is healthy and well-prepared. It is essential to maintain a balanced diet, avoiding ultra-processed foods, excess sugar and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommended options:<\/strong>
\u2705 Fruits:<\/strong> Banana, apple, pear, papaya and avocado. Always mashed or pureed.
\u2705 Vegetables:<\/strong> Carrot, sweet potato, chayote, pumpkin and yam, all well cooked and mashed.
\u2705 Cereals:<\/strong> Well-cooked oatmeal or rice porridge, without sugar or cow's milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrom 7 to 9 months: more variety and different textures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Fruits:<\/strong> Mango, melon and lime orange (in small quantities).
\u2705 Vegetables:<\/strong> Broccoli, cauliflower and beetroot, always well cooked and mashed or in small pieces.
\u2705 Proteins:<\/strong> Hard-boiled egg yolk, shredded chicken, and soft fish like tilapia or salmon.
\u2705 Grains:<\/strong> Lentils, beans and quinoa, well cooked and mashed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nFrom 10 to 12 months: developing autonomy in feeding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Fruits:<\/strong> Halved and seedless grapes, chopped kiwi and strawberries.
\u2705 Vegetables:<\/strong> Spinach, tomatoes and peppers, cooked or raw, cut into small pieces.
\u2705 Proteins:<\/strong> Egg whites, ground or small piece of meat, tofu and shredded chicken.
\u2705 Dairy:<\/strong> Unsweetened natural yogurt and white cheese in small pieces.
\u2705 Carbohydrates:<\/strong> Unsweetened wholemeal bread, well-cooked pasta and baked potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nAfter 1 year: more complete and diverse meals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u2705 Assorted fruits:<\/strong> Encourage the consumption of different fruits to stimulate the palate.
\u2705 Vegetables:<\/strong> Try grilled or steamed vegetables.
\u2705 Proteins:<\/strong> Introduce meat, eggs, fish and even small portions of legumes.
\u2705 Cereals and tubers:<\/strong> Bet on brown rice, potatoes, cassava and corn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n