How to add complementary foods to babies who are prone to food allergies? Adding complementary foods to babies with allergies requires attention to detail. Let's learn the strategy for adding complementary foods to babies with allergies together.
1. Babies with allergies can only start adding complementary foods after reaching 6 months of age at birth.
2. Parents should actively investigate foods that may cause allergies in their babies and keep a record of their diet. When adding, follow the principle of adding only one type of complementary food at a time, and observe whether the baby has frequent diarrhea or rash. If there is no problem with consuming complementary foods continuously for a week, another type of complementary food can be added and observed continuously for another week. If there is an allergic reaction, it can be clearer which food needs to be included in the baby's allergy blacklist.
3. Adding complementary foods to babies with allergies requires using fresh seasonal ingredients. Never give these babies immature fruits or fresh food; It is even recommended not to provide fried and sweet foods to such babies as much as possible.
4. It is recommended that babies with allergies use "steaming" and "boiling" as the best cooking methods for their complementary foods.
5. Before babies with allergies reach the age of 10 months, vegetables and fruits need to be steamed before they can be made into baby food.
6. Fully understand the foods that your baby is currently allergic to. For balanced nutrition, gradually adding it can be considered again as the baby grows older. Some babies may no longer be sensitive to foods they were previously allergic to after a certain stage.
7. If it is confirmed that the baby is allergic to a certain food, but is afraid that the baby's development may lack the nutrients contained in this food, it is recommended to try using other foods containing the same nutrients instead and adding complementary foods to the baby.
