At 11 months, babies already eat 6 meals a day, which include 2 fresh fruit porridge for morning and afternoon snacks, which complement breast milk or infant formula, and two “salty” porridge for lunch and dinner. , made with cereals or tubers, proteins, fresh vegetables and legumes. For the remaining meals of the day, breast […]
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At 8 months, babies should have 4 meals a day, including 2 fresh fruit porridges for morning and afternoon snacks, and 2 main porridges for lunch and dinner. However, it is important to remember that breast milk, or infant formula, are still the baby’s main meals and should be offered throughout the day and at […]
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Soy milk should only be offered as food to the baby if the pediatrician recommends it, as happens in cases where the baby cannot be breastfed, or when he develops an allergy to cow’s milk or even in some cases of lactose intolerance. Soy milk in the form of infant formula is produced from soy […]
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Sudden death syndrome is when an apparently healthy baby dies unexpectedly and inexplicably in his sleep, before the age of one. Although it is not known for sure what leads to the baby’s unexplained death, there are factors that may increase the risk of this happening, so it is important to adopt measures that protect […]
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Due to the fact that the immune system is still developing, the child has a greater chance of developing diseases, especially those caused by viruses, as transmission is easier, as in the case of chicken pox, measles and flu, for example. However, most common childhood diseases can be prevented through vaccination, with some vaccines being […]
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Swimming for babies is recommended for babies from 6 months of age, because at 6 months the baby has already had most of the vaccines, is more developed and ready for physical activity and also because before this age ear inflammation is more severe. frequent. However, parents should go to their pediatrician to assess whether […]
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Sunscreen should be used on babies from 6 months of age, as it is very important to protect fragile skin from aggressive sun rays, which can cause serious problems, such as burns or skin cancer. Babies who are most at risk for sun damage are those with blond or red hair, light eyes, and fair […]
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From 9 months onwards, babies eat 6 meals a day, including 2 fresh fruit porridge for morning and afternoon snacks, and 2 main porridges, prepared with vegetables, cereals, legumes and proteins, for lunch and dinner. However, it is important to remember that breastfeeding or infant formula are still the baby’s main meals and, therefore, should […]
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A deep fontanelle in a baby can be a sign of dehydration or malnutrition and, therefore, if it is found that the baby has a deep fontanelle, it is recommended to take him/her immediately to the emergency room or consult a pediatrician to receive appropriate treatment, which can include just some care at home, such […]
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At 10 months, babies eat 6 meals a day, with 2 fresh fruit porridge for morning and afternoon snacks, which complement breast milk or infant formula. At lunch and dinner, porridge made with cereals, legumes, proteins and vegetables is offered, and for the remaining 2 meals of the day, only breast milk or infant formula […]
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